Sine Qua Non
The Hussy Roussanne
California, USA
Truly sublime 20 years on. Amazing wine, special label.....
Truly sublime 20 years on. Amazing wine, special label.....
2000 Sine Qua Non “The Hussy” 100% Roussanne from the Stolpman and Alban vineyards. 14.9% alcohol. According to the back label, “Hussies are quite rare rare! There are only about 1400 of them.” At least that was true about 18 years ago. I suspect that Hussies are significantly more rare these days. Still my favorite SQN Wood boxed set, complete with strategically placed “Peep Hole” over the Magnum label. A label that somehow made it past the discerning eyes of BATF only one year after the same bureaucrats struck down “The Good Girl” which then subsequently became “The Boot” ((as in “the label got the boot”). Vibrant glistening gold with a nose of mangoes, peaches orange marmalade and white flowers. Still vibrant and decadent with that a honeyed apricot and fig mid palate with some smokey/toasty accents. Typical SQN lengthy finish. Stunning texture. Love that Roussanne glycerin-unctuosity. Just can’t get enough of these one-of-a-kind hedonistic whites from the Master. Happy 4th of July all you SQNers!
2000 Sine Qua Non “The Hussy” 100% Roussanne from the Stolpman and Alban vineyards. 14.9% alcohol. According to the back label, “Hussies are quite rare rare! There are only about 1400 of them.” At least that was true about 18 years ago. I suspect that Hussies are significantly more rare these days. Still my favorite SQN Wood boxed set, complete with strategically placed “Peep Hole” over the Magnum label. A label that somehow made it past the discerning eyes of BATF only one year after the same bureaucrats struck down “The Good Girl” which then subsequently became “The Boot” ((as in “the label got the boot”). Vibrant glistening gold with a nose of mangoes, peaches orange marmalade and white flowers. Still vibrant and decadent with that a honeyed apricot and fig mid palate with some smokey/toasty accents. Typical SQN lengthy finish. Stunning texture. Love that Roussanne glycerin-unctuosity. Just can’t get enough of these one-of-a-kind hedonistic whites from the Master. Happy 4th of July all you SQNers!
Jul 4th, 2018My favorite SQN boxed set complete with "Peep Hole." Manfred's terrific sense of humor on full display as well as his almost magical touch with crafting amazing wine experiences. I swear, his whites just continue to memorize me as they age. Love that typical Roussanne glycerin-unctuosity. Honeyed perfume, orange marmalade nose. Buttered tropical fruits with some notes of beeswax. Still vibrant, balanced and Hedonistic. Manfred's wines never cease to bring a smile to my face. Open something that makes you smile tonight. Happy New Year! Especially @Dag Zapatero @Bill Bender @Joe Conti and @Charles Gudas
My favorite SQN boxed set complete with "Peep Hole." Manfred's terrific sense of humor on full display as well as his almost magical touch with crafting amazing wine experiences. I swear, his whites just continue to memorize me as they age. Love that typical Roussanne glycerin-unctuosity. Honeyed perfume, orange marmalade nose. Buttered tropical fruits with some notes of beeswax. Still vibrant, balanced and Hedonistic. Manfred's wines never cease to bring a smile to my face. Open something that makes you smile tonight. Happy New Year! Especially @Dag Zapatero @Bill Bender @Joe Conti and @Charles Gudas
Dec 31st, 2015Opened a couple 2000's tonite. SQN & Alban. The Hussy still compelling. Manfred's whites continue to age well. Nice bouquet of lemon blossom and nectarine. Love that Roussanne texture.
Opened a couple 2000's tonite. SQN & Alban. The Hussy still compelling. Manfred's whites continue to age well. Nice bouquet of lemon blossom and nectarine. Love that Roussanne texture.
Jul 12th, 2014
JAILBREAK BREWERY RESTAURANT OPENING AND MOSTLY MAGNUM AND DOUBLE MAGNUM SINE QUA NON BLOWOUT DINNER - A group of 18 long time Sine Qua Non fans that have become close gathered at Jailbreak to celebrate the opening of their restaurant and to open some fabulous SQN.
JAILBREAK BREWERY RESTAURANT OPENING AND MOSTLY MAGNUM AND DOUBLE MAGNUM SINE QUA NON BLOWOUT DINNER - A group of 18 long time Sine Qua Non fans that have become close gathered at Jailbreak to celebrate the opening of their restaurant and to open some fabulous SQN.
Jul 5th, 2018