Sine Qua Non
The Hated Hunter Syrah
California, USA
2017 vintage. Open (not decanted) for an hour before tasting. Massive body. Blackish color. 15.9% abv. Nose comes across as hot and salty with roasted nuts. Flavors come across as multiple, ripe, dark fruits with the aforementioned chocolate espresso note. Big, kicking spice components grabbing the upper corners of the mouth behind the molars along with the front third of the tongue and giving them all a good howdoyoudo. No shrinking violet and waay too early to be tasting this. Still...fantastic. 7.5.23.
2017 vintage. Open (not decanted) for an hour before tasting. Massive body. Blackish color. 15.9% abv. Nose comes across as hot and salty with roasted nuts. Flavors come across as multiple, ripe, dark fruits with the aforementioned chocolate espresso note. Big, kicking spice components grabbing the upper corners of the mouth behind the molars along with the front third of the tongue and giving them all a good howdoyoudo. No shrinking violet and waay too early to be tasting this. Still...fantastic. 7.5.23.
Jul 6th, 2023
1.5 hour decant(lots of fine/cloudy sediment). A fabulous inky dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: red/black fruit, vanilla, floral, charcoal, and smokey sweet cedar. Taste: smooth, rich, dense wine with brambly blackberry, licorice, iron, pepper, and a chocolate espresso long finish. YUM! though needs more time or a longer decant to really strut its stuff.
1.5 hour decant(lots of fine/cloudy sediment). A fabulous inky dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: red/black fruit, vanilla, floral, charcoal, and smokey sweet cedar. Taste: smooth, rich, dense wine with brambly blackberry, licorice, iron, pepper, and a chocolate espresso long finish. YUM! though needs more time or a longer decant to really strut its stuff.
May 28th, 2023
While I normally love Sine aqua Non wines, this one felt a little disjointed. Maybe it needs more time. Yes, it’s a really well made wine, but just not shining like it should. However, it’s always a treat to try these, but this one failed to meet expectations.
While I normally love Sine aqua Non wines, this one felt a little disjointed. Maybe it needs more time. Yes, it’s a really well made wine, but just not shining like it should. However, it’s always a treat to try these, but this one failed to meet expectations.
Thank you Joe and Gail. Delicious and drinking great
Thank you Joe and Gail. Delicious and drinking great
Dec 25th, 2022Sine Qua Non vs Schrader cage fight tonight.
+4 hour decant (some fine cloudy sediment). A remarkable dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: red and black fruit, stewed meat, sandalwood, pepper, bacon, charcoal. Taste: a smooth, rich, soft, powerful wine with dark cherry, licorice, smoke, leather, pepper and a long dark chocolate espresso finish. YUM! It has everything you want. Its young(probably a better score if I have patience), but so good I might pop another bottle tomorrow. Cheers!
Sine Qua Non vs Schrader cage fight tonight.
+4 hour decant (some fine cloudy sediment). A remarkable dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: red and black fruit, stewed meat, sandalwood, pepper, bacon, charcoal. Taste: a smooth, rich, soft, powerful wine with dark cherry, licorice, smoke, leather, pepper and a long dark chocolate espresso finish. YUM! It has everything you want. Its young(probably a better score if I have patience), but so good I might pop another bottle tomorrow. Cheers!
Just a baby but I anticipate this getting better and better.
Just a baby but I anticipate this getting better and better.
Mar 16th, 2021
Really nice. Really young. Needs some more time in the cellar.
Really nice. Really young. Needs some more time in the cellar.
Apr 21st, 2020
