Central Coastal Plain, Israel
Red/black cherry, red/blue flowers, red apple skin, red plum, raspberry, red/black soil, red brick, slight barn, grippy as hell.
Red/black cherry, red/blue flowers, red apple skin, red plum, raspberry, red/black soil, red brick, slight barn, grippy as hell.
Oct 26th, 2023
I had the ‘15 counterpart, the Syrah, about a year ago and was shocked at how accessible it was. This isn’t as open, but it’s not far off. The bottle was poured blind to a group of 5-7 of us. I called this 5yr old SQN Grenache. For my taste, nobody in the new world can do Grenache like Manfred. Seductively aromatic and spice driven, showing cracked black pepper, spicy rhubarb and red fruits with herbs de Provence. Lifted profile due to the use of whole cluster. Great acidity. The dominant notes of red fruits are highlighted by just a touch of blue and black fruits, with dark cocoa, potpourri and cherry jerky. A baby, but a glimpse at a monster in 5-7yrs. Thank you @Keith Fisher .
I had the ‘15 counterpart, the Syrah, about a year ago and was shocked at how accessible it was. This isn’t as open, but it’s not far off. The bottle was poured blind to a group of 5-7 of us. I called this 5yr old SQN Grenache. For my taste, nobody in the new world can do Grenache like Manfred. Seductively aromatic and spice driven, showing cracked black pepper, spicy rhubarb and red fruits with herbs de Provence. Lifted profile due to the use of whole cluster. Great acidity. The dominant notes of red fruits are highlighted by just a touch of blue and black fruits, with dark cocoa, potpourri and cherry jerky. A baby, but a glimpse at a monster in 5-7yrs. Thank you @Keith Fisher .
Oct 14th, 2019
J/h. Decanted 4 hrs. Still too young
J/h. Decanted 4 hrs. Still too young
Jan 14th, 2024
2015 Vintage.15.5% Alcohol. Consistent with prior notes. Warming up for Gail’s BD.
2015 Vintage.15.5% Alcohol. Consistent with prior notes. Warming up for Gail’s BD.
Apr 26th, 20212015 Vintage. 15.5% Alcohol. One of the wines we didn’t get to during our 40th week. Monster of a Grenache. More aging cannot hurt, but so good now.
2015 Vintage. 15.5% Alcohol. One of the wines we didn’t get to during our 40th week. Monster of a Grenache. More aging cannot hurt, but so good now.
Jan 4th, 2020Ending our July 4th SQN fireworks was this wine which needs more time in bottle, but couldn’t resist. Same notes and rating as last Thanksgiving.
Ending our July 4th SQN fireworks was this wine which needs more time in bottle, but couldn’t resist. Same notes and rating as last Thanksgiving.
Jul 8th, 20192015 Vintage. 15.5% Alcohol. Another wow wine from SQN to end our Thanksgiving vacation spree.
2015 Vintage. 15.5% Alcohol. Another wow wine from SQN to end our Thanksgiving vacation spree.
Nov 26th, 2018
