Sine Qua Non
Résisté California White Blend
California, USA
2013 | White Blend
Sin Qua Non; Résisté
(45% Roussanne, 26% Chardonnay, 14% Petite Manseng, 10% Viognier & 5% Marsanne)
California; CA, US
2022 NYE redux in Jan 2023
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2013 | White Blend
Sin Qua Non; Résisté
(45% Roussanne, 26% Chardonnay, 14% Petite Manseng, 10% Viognier & 5% Marsanne)
California; CA, US
2022 NYE redux in Jan 2023
(Thanks XBB.1.5)
It like he put the kitchen sink in this particular bottling.
It like he put the kitchen sink in this particular bottling.
Jun 13th, 2021
Quotes from the table: “The colour of unhealthy dark urine”; “this is radioactive in my mouth, but in a good way”; “WTF is this, it’s like no white I’ve ever tasted...pass that back here right now”
And that about sums it up. Magical SQN white.
Quotes from the table: “The colour of unhealthy dark urine”; “this is radioactive in my mouth, but in a good way”; “WTF is this, it’s like no white I’ve ever tasted...pass that back here right now”
And that about sums it up. Magical SQN white.
As if Part 1 of Saturday night wasn’t incredible enough, Part 2 of the final and main event for the Fall WNH was all Sine Qua Non wines. The most spectacular lineup of wines I’ve ever seen, and an overall wonderful ending to an amazing trip with fantastic people.
The second SQN White we enjoyed (after having the ‘15 “ Entre chien et Loup” the night prior) was this beautiful wine. This is more Roussanne dominant than the prior bottle, which explains the more waxy, cool mint, nutty aromas and notes on the palate. Honeyed fruit with a toffee like finish. What a white wine! Thanks @David L .
As if Part 1 of Saturday night wasn’t incredible enough, Part 2 of the final and main event for the Fall WNH was all Sine Qua Non wines. The most spectacular lineup of wines I’ve ever seen, and an overall wonderful ending to an amazing trip with fantastic people.
The second SQN White we enjoyed (after having the ‘15 “ Entre chien et Loup” the night prior) was this beautiful wine. This is more Roussanne dominant than the prior bottle, which explains the more waxy, cool mint, nutty aromas and notes on the palate. Honeyed fruit with a toffee like finish. What a white wine! Thanks @David L .
Two hour decanting. Just an amazing bottle of wine.
Two hour decanting. Just an amazing bottle of wine.
Dec 18th, 2017
Gorgeous gold color, buttered toast, brioche, honeysuckle, orange blossom, lemon oil with some floral notes. Beautiful texture probably from the Roussanne component. Yet another masterful blending job by THE MAN. Full-bodied with nice crispness. Superb honeyed richness. 3 hour decant. Actually recommend holding these for a while. I'll be sitting on my remaining 11 (or at least 6 of them). They'll get nothing but better. If you can't wait, decant for a minimum of 3 hours.
Gorgeous gold color, buttered toast, brioche, honeysuckle, orange blossom, lemon oil with some floral notes. Beautiful texture probably from the Roussanne component. Yet another masterful blending job by THE MAN. Full-bodied with nice crispness. Superb honeyed richness. 3 hour decant. Actually recommend holding these for a while. I'll be sitting on my remaining 11 (or at least 6 of them). They'll get nothing but better. If you can't wait, decant for a minimum of 3 hours.
2 people found it helpfulNov 26th, 2015This one changed a lot in the glass over an hour. Got a lot better with time.
This one changed a lot in the glass over an hour. Got a lot better with time.
1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2017
Exotic and aromatic nose displaying white-stoned fruits and fresh brioche. Palette is lithe and textured for a white wine. Beyond medium sweet, finished with hard toffee notes. Good acidity brings up the rear. This is a serious white, with medium-term cellaring capabilities.
Exotic and aromatic nose displaying white-stoned fruits and fresh brioche. Palette is lithe and textured for a white wine. Beyond medium sweet, finished with hard toffee notes. Good acidity brings up the rear. This is a serious white, with medium-term cellaring capabilities.
1 person found it helpfulOct 17th, 2016
Very nice at the onset, much better 2 hours later. Incredibly well integrated.
Very nice at the onset, much better 2 hours later. Incredibly well integrated.
1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 201613' Sine Qua Non Resiste. A Rhone & white burgundy blend. Full- Bodied ! I think if you asked 3 people, you would get three different opinions on the nose. Without a doubt floral/citrusy notes on the nose. Keeps EVOLVING in the glass, even after almost 2 hours of decanting.
I'm in love with the balance of this wine. Just enough acidity/oak in it. The palate is full of pineapple, peach, orange peel, donut holes, honey, etc. This and the Ovid white(Rhone/ Burgundy)are worth looking into. The difference is the SQN could age another 10+ years. I'll wait a few years to open the rest of them.
13' Sine Qua Non Resiste. A Rhone & white burgundy blend. Full- Bodied ! I think if you asked 3 people, you would get three different opinions on the nose. Without a doubt floral/citrusy notes on the nose. Keeps EVOLVING in the glass, even after almost 2 hours of decanting.
I'm in love with the balance of this wine. Just enough acidity/oak in it. The palate is full of pineapple, peach, orange peel, donut holes, honey, etc. This and the Ovid white(Rhone/ Burgundy)are worth looking into. The difference is the SQN could age another 10+ years. I'll wait a few years to open the rest of them.