Norman

9.8

There might be point inflation due to the service and food at SSAL and despite ChatGPT telling me to bring some more reserved, this was amazing. Rather than put in an ice bucket we left it out and the warmth only made those flavors pop more. It was fantastic. — 3 months ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.9

This is one of the sexiest thing you can ever taste in your glass.
So fresh and young. The alcohol and the concentration are super integrated, making it so drinkable and extremely pleasant. Would love@to try this in 20+ year from now. — 2 years ago

Winton Sweum

9.5

Dense boysenberry in color: nose of blackcurrant, spice and a little licorice; lovely texture of fully ripe fruit that’s bright with just enough supporting tannin. SQN always so solid. — 4 years ago

Joseph Barsky

10

2010 Vintage. Amazing wine. Nothing more to say. — 6 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.9

Sine Qua Non grenache. There is no substitute. — 6 years ago

with Vanessa

Joseph Barsky

9.7

2013 Vintage. 15.7% Alcohol. I guess I didn’t wait long since January 2020... consistent with prior notes and likely better with more age. — 6 years ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.3

Rich and lush — 4 months ago

with Sam

Jan A

9.7

Sine Qua Non extended barrel age tasting — 2 years ago

David B

9.7

Fantastic. Thank you again Joe and Gail! — 4 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.6

2012 Vintage. 15.3% Alcohol. What @Shay A said! Loved it. Wishing all a Happy and Safe Holiday Season! — 5 years ago

Jocelyn Yard

9.9

Liquid perfection and shockingly drinkable straight out of the bottle. Didn’t need to decant — 6 years ago

S.R.Alexander

9.2

Deep deep wine, and a little hot for me — 6 years ago

William Lauder

9.6

Truly Sublime Syrah. — 6 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.5

2015 vintage. Last tasted 10.5.25 (9.5). Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes. Heavy body. Nose some cinnamon graham cracker and überripe dark plum. Flavors added in meaty, savory, earthy, Côte-Rôtie styled escapades. As befitting the ABV, super smooth and absolutely zero rush to crush. 2.25.26. — 7 months ago

JeremyC

8.9

2012 in 11/23....Snagged from KL Auction in Cali days. Stored perfectly. Let down w my 1st SQN experience but poss my own fault for too patient. O2. Better on day 5. Rich, viscosity, peach, stone fruit. Alc seemed tame for 15.2...Ch,Rous,Vio, Pet Manseng...could tell this was once a fascinating and delicious wine though likely a btl i'd need help with. This one more interesting than delicious. Damn! — 3 years ago

David Vielhauer

9.7

Generously shared by a new friend. Drank alongside 2013 Scarecrow. Definitely held its own. First SQN. Freaking love Grenache — 4 years ago

Eric L.

9.4

A very dark, powerful Grenache. Nicely rounded with no hard edges anywhere. Very nice. — 6 years ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.5

Geez. Super extracted. 15.5%. OTT — 6 years ago

Jason Meier

9.8

Some people have said this is past it’s prime but I completely disagree. Still is holding up very well. Complex. Lots of depth still....blackberry, currant, smoke, anise, even tannins. Wish I had another bottle as I think it could age for another 5 years easily. — 6 years ago

Aaron Hamrock

9.4

Interesting blend. — 6 years ago

with Eric and Craig