Sine Qua Non

And An Eight Track California Rosé

9.045 ratings
8.715 pro ratings
California, USA
Rosé Blend
Potato, Sweet Potato, Yuca, Taro, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Turkey, Pork, Herbs, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Nuts & Seeds, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Duck, Salami & Prosciutto, Baking Spices, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Quinoa, Sweet Potato, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Roman Sukley

“And An Eight Track” 2013 Sine Qua Non Rose’. 15.4% alcohol. Perfect wine when it’s 90 degrees in Chicago in late September. In the words of Mr. Krankl, “Youthful Happiness.” If you’ve never tasted an SQN Rose’, prepare yourself. First, clear your mind of all preconceived notions of what a Rose’ is, or you expect it to be. Next, prepare your senses for a wild ride. Sort of like driving a Porsche Cup Car through The Kink at Road America. You might not appreciate it at the time (mainly because your life will be flashing before your eyes), but after it’s over, you can’t wait to try and convey the experience to anyone who will listen. Finally, appreciate the fact that you’ve experienced the liquid equivalent of a Chagall painting. Have I mentioned that I’m a Manfred Krankl fan?

“And An Eight Track” 2013 Sine Qua Non Rose’. 15.4% alcohol. Perfect wine when it’s 90 degrees in Chicago in late September. In the words of Mr. Krankl, “Youthful Happiness.” If you’ve never tasted an SQN Rose’, prepare yourself. First, clear your mind of all preconceived notions of what a Rose’ is, or you expect it to be. Next, prepare your senses for a wild ride. Sort of like driving a Porsche Cup Car through The Kink at Road America. You might not appreciate it at the time (mainly because your life will be flashing before your eyes), but after it’s over, you can’t wait to try and convey the experience to anyone who will listen. Finally, appreciate the fact that you’ve experienced the liquid equivalent of a Chagall painting. Have I mentioned that I’m a Manfred Krankl fan?

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2017
Roman Sukley

2013 SQN "...And An Eight Track" Rose'. I look at these as Manfred's in your face, over the top, hedonistic homage to life wines. Throw all of your preconceived notions of what a Rose' should be right out the window. These wines celebrate life. No review today. Happy Memorial Day. Don't think. Enjoy. Recently, I've had a little back and forth with a non-SQN believer who shall remain nameless. You know the type. "I just don't get SQN" (And man, do I ever hate that phrase. Surprisingly, don't think I've ever heard "I just don't get DRC"). Anyway, I let it upset me more than it should have. To each his own. Drink what you love, but for my money, give me Mr Krankl anytime!

2013 SQN "...And An Eight Track" Rose'. I look at these as Manfred's in your face, over the top, hedonistic homage to life wines. Throw all of your preconceived notions of what a Rose' should be right out the window. These wines celebrate life. No review today. Happy Memorial Day. Don't think. Enjoy. Recently, I've had a little back and forth with a non-SQN believer who shall remain nameless. You know the type. "I just don't get SQN" (And man, do I ever hate that phrase. Surprisingly, don't think I've ever heard "I just don't get DRC"). Anyway, I let it upset me more than it should have. To each his own. Drink what you love, but for my money, give me Mr Krankl anytime!

1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2017
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

6.9

Tasted like cotton candy and bad moonshine.

Tasted like cotton candy and bad moonshine.

Nov 27th, 2016
Greg Gregory

Fraise des Bois with grain alcohol! :)

Fraise des Bois with grain alcohol! :)

Jul 25th, 2016
Andrew S

Beat rose ever

Beat rose ever

May 18th, 2016
Chris Opdyke

Full throttle rose

Full throttle rose

Mar 31st, 2016
Jeramy Brown

Thank God this was a gift, I could not afford this on a normal day. Interesting and different, but that's what it should be from Non.

Thank God this was a gift, I could not afford this on a normal day. Interesting and different, but that's what it should be from Non.

Mar 25th, 2016
WineMascot

2013, impressive for the age. The color was almost deep enough to think it was a straight grenache, not a rose. Simply put every time I try them I expect an out of balanced high octane wine, yet they never seem to disappoint.

2013, impressive for the age. The color was almost deep enough to think it was a straight grenache, not a rose. Simply put every time I try them I expect an out of balanced high octane wine, yet they never seem to disappoint.

Feb 22nd, 2016
Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.8

Candied cherries. Candy apples. Pure concentration. Could stand straight up for a few more years!

Candied cherries. Candy apples. Pure concentration. Could stand straight up for a few more years!

Jan 9th, 2016
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

8.3

Not for me....

Not for me....

Mar 17th, 2015