Recommend by Nina @ Cork & Bottle. Lots of sweet delicious,grapeousness. Nice white pepper adds a zing. Delightful — 6 years ago
Really enjoyed this wine. We had it with a stuffed pizza. It is from Incognito Wines from Ukiah, CA. Pleasant aroma and a smooth taste. — 8 years ago
A great, over all drinking red. — 4 years ago
Sa, 13.07.2019: D-Unterreichenbach — 5 years ago
Very tasty , slightly sweet and easy drinking — 6 years ago
A contribution from the raconteur @Shawn R and the label is a photo of him from his youthful confused stage. This was banging. I immediately recalled the SQN Incognito when I sat with this for a while. Very dark in the glass for a Grenache, subtle pepper, crimson cherry, kirsch. So sumptuous and voluptuous....and I loooove voluptuous. — 7 years ago
Fruity with a tart finish. Quite nice. — 4 years ago
2016 Sine Qua Non "Dirt Vernacular" California Grenache. The blend is 78% Grenache, 11.5% Mourvedre, 7% Touriga Nacional and 3.5% Petite Sirah, dominated by estate fruit, but some 9% came from the Krankl's blocks at Bien Nacido Vineyard that are farmed to their specifications. 16% alcohol. So for me, it all started with “Incognito.” Greatest Grenache I’d ever tasted. Simply stunning and still one of my favorites. How do you top that one? Well then “The Inaugural” showed up. Phenomenal!Then it’s “Ode To E.” Y’all know I absolutely LOVE that wine! Oh but wait, here comes “Trouver L'Arène.” Exquisite! And just in case you missed them all, now there’s tonight’s selection. And I’m pleased to report that the streak continues. As I’ve mentioned previously several times, Grenache is quite possibly the most difficult and finicky grape. But what really sets SQN apart is the final blend. Simply stated, Manfred is a genius when it comes to blending. If you have one, feel free to pull the cork as this wine is absolutely open for business. About a 3 hour decant at cellar temperature, the nose is, as usual with SQN, mind blowing. Cherries, plums, pepper, teriyaki, kirsch and a bouquet of roses. Full-bodied, ultra-rich, multi-layered palate-staining ripe black fruit smorgasbord. Tremendous depth and purity. What a finish! The parade of excellence marches on! — 6 years ago
Anne Richardson
Wine with a punch! Yum! Deep rich berry aromas and flavors with a touch of pepper! Blackberries and raspberries. — 10 months ago