Sine Qua Non
The Petition White Blend
California, USA
Viscous and vigorous, this Rhône blend with a touch of chard is quite interesting. Starts quite compact and rather oxidative then builds on to more freshness and acidity. Not my style but interesting. I find it quite "guigal" in style. A bit over the top and over delivering for my taste....
Viscous and vigorous, this Rhône blend with a touch of chard is quite interesting. Starts quite compact and rather oxidative then builds on to more freshness and acidity. Not my style but interesting. I find it quite "guigal" in style. A bit over the top and over delivering for my taste....
1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2015
For what it is, it's really well done. 100% brand new wood, non traditional Rhone white that is past full throttle. SQN is always interesting to taste. I'd like to see this in another 5-10 years
For what it is, it's really well done. 100% brand new wood, non traditional Rhone white that is past full throttle. SQN is always interesting to taste. I'd like to see this in another 5-10 years
May 27th, 2016
Honey melon. Very approachable despite very high alc.
Honey melon. Very approachable despite very high alc.
Oct 18th, 2014
Not what I ordinarily drink; over the top; interesting.
Not what I ordinarily drink; over the top; interesting.
Oct 2nd, 2018
Light butter scotch and white peach nose. Mid-weight white. Caramel, apricot and toasty vanilla. Wow! Such a treat for Bang, Bang, Bang 2917
Light butter scotch and white peach nose. Mid-weight white. Caramel, apricot and toasty vanilla. Wow! Such a treat for Bang, Bang, Bang 2917
Dec 23rd, 2017
Lifting. Alcohol perception at the nose but sooo fulfilling. Hard to describe on the palate, rich and austere but thus with a prompt sprit. Incredibly long finish....
Lifting. Alcohol perception at the nose but sooo fulfilling. Hard to describe on the palate, rich and austere but thus with a prompt sprit. Incredibly long finish....
Dec 12th, 2017
2005 Sine Qua Non “The Petition” white blend. 15.8% alcohol. “If All Else Fails.” The perfect day in Chicago. It's a still life water color, of a now late afternoon, as the sun shines through the curtained lace, and shadows wash the room. And we sit and drink our SQN (as Simon & Garfunkel & Sukley might say). Gorgeous yellow gold hues paint the glass. Brioche and buttered popcorn on the nose. Buttered burnt toast and petroleum along with stone fruits and waxy apricot on the palate. A viscous and unctuous masterpiece. Lingering finish. Good Lord I love these SQN whites! What else compares? I can’t think of another white I decant for several hours. 12 years young and evolving. I need to stockpile these wines. People drink em way too young. I sincerely believe his whites will rival Manfred’s reds in longevity. My favorites: The Bride, Twisted & Bent, The Hussy, Rien Ne Va Plus, HooDoo Man, Pearl Clutcher, and whatever comes next. The best of the best.
2005 Sine Qua Non “The Petition” white blend. 15.8% alcohol. “If All Else Fails.” The perfect day in Chicago. It's a still life water color, of a now late afternoon, as the sun shines through the curtained lace, and shadows wash the room. And we sit and drink our SQN (as Simon & Garfunkel & Sukley might say). Gorgeous yellow gold hues paint the glass. Brioche and buttered popcorn on the nose. Buttered burnt toast and petroleum along with stone fruits and waxy apricot on the palate. A viscous and unctuous masterpiece. Lingering finish. Good Lord I love these SQN whites! What else compares? I can’t think of another white I decant for several hours. 12 years young and evolving. I need to stockpile these wines. People drink em way too young. I sincerely believe his whites will rival Manfred’s reds in longevity. My favorites: The Bride, Twisted & Bent, The Hussy, Rien Ne Va Plus, HooDoo Man, Pearl Clutcher, and whatever comes next. The best of the best.
Oct 9th, 2017