{"title":"Sine Qua Non -  Wine Selection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-2019-eleven-confessions-syrah-california","title":"Sine Qua Non 2019 Eleven Confessions Syrah, California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e100 points - limited\u003c\/span\u003e                                               \u003cbr\u003eLimited new wine from cult producer Sine Qua Non.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eprevious vintage\u003c\/em\u003e 100 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Sine Qua NOn Syrah Eleven Confessions Vineyard is slow to unfold but stunning once it opens, featuring layered aromas of cassis, coffee beans, garrigue and cracked pepper before segueing to soaring floral perfume. A blend of 82% Syrah, 10.6% Grenache, 5.3% Petite Sirah and 2.1% Viognier, it's made entirely of estate fruit. It was fermented with 28% whole clusters and matured about 38 months in 50% new French oak. It has an opaque ruby-purple in color, and the palate is full-bodied, powerful and seamless, boasting powdery tannins and integrated acidity. It has a concentrated core of floral fruit and a tremendously long finish. It was bottled on December 15, 2021, and tasted May 24, 2022. 978 cases and 276 magnums will be released in the fall of 2022.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Sine Qua Non Syrah Eleven Confessions Vineyard is\u003cstrong\u003e pure gold\u003c\/strong\u003e and Syrah doesn't get any better, no matter what region you're talking about. Incredible notes of ripe cherries, currants, ground black and white pepper, cured meats, and saddle leather all soar from the glass, and it's full-bodied, deep, and concentrated on the palate. Opening up with time in the glass, it certainly offers pleasure today yet warrants 2-4 years of bottle age and will have two decades of overall longevity. Hats off to the Krankl family for another utterly magical wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...I’ve been visiting with Sine Qua Non for a decade now, and I never cease to be amazed at the quality consistently coming from this address. In addition, Krankl somehow manages to deliver brilliance with just about any variety out there, and whether it’s Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Touriga Nacional, Roussanne, or even Petit Manseng, you can expect a truly riveting wine, as well as a wine with singular characteristics. Unfortunately, it’s all too common, particularly for those who don’t drink the wines often, to assume all California cult wines are over-ripe or heavy. The reality, however, couldn’t be more different, and great wines deliver intensity and depth while staying light on their feet and elegant. And these latest releases from Sine Qua Non are great wines.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There are few greater success stories in wine than that of Sine Qua Non’s Manfred Krankl. Austrian-born and showing up penniless in Los Angeles in 1980, he went on to create one of the greatest wine estates in the world today by sheer talent and work ethic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40391600046162,"sku":"7100514828370","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/products\/653011_dccba9aa-228b-4f1d-a04a-ab74d53f9a15.jpg?v=1771365193"},{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-2023-distenta-v-grenache-california","title":"Sine Qua Non 2023 \"Distenta V\" Grenache , California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e99 points - limited\u003c\/span\u003e                     \u003cbr\u003eLimited new wine from cult producer Sine Qua Non.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eprevious vintage \u003c\/em\u003e99 Points VINOUS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Because my visit was scheduled for July 6, just two weeks after bottling on June 22, I tasted the Sine Qua Non Grenache Distenta as a precise blend from barrel. It comes mostly from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard (71%) and The Third Twin (23%) with the balance from the Cumulus Vineyard. It is a blend of 79% Grenache, 8.4% Syrah, 7.4% Mourvèdre, 3.2% Petite Sirah, 1.6% Petit Manseng and 0.4% Muscat. The Distenta III was vinified using about 35% whole Grenache clusters, and it matured in 42% new French oak of various sizes for around 23 months. It has a medium to deep ruby color and is incredibly fragrant at this stage. Wild berry jam aromas are accented by tones of wildflower, tar, tangerine and coffee beans. The full-bodied palate is concentrated yet lively, bursting with crunchy, floral fruit and surprisingly energetic acidity. It has detailed, grainy tannins and a long, lifted finish that wears its alcohol well. 1,459 cases and 600 magnums are projected, to be released in the spring of 2024.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There are few greater success stories in wine than that of Sine Qua Non’s Manfred Krankl. Austrian-born and showing up penniless in Los Angeles in 1980, he went on to create one of the greatest wine estates in the world today by sheer talent and work ethic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40696495505490,"sku":"7224011194450","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/SQN_D3_Grenache.jpg?v=1771365205"},{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-2023-distenta-iii-syrah-california","title":"Sine Qua Non 2023 \"Distenta V\" Syrah, California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e100 points - limited\u003c\/span\u003e                                               \u003cbr\u003eLimited new wine from cult producer Sine Qua Non.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eprevious vintage\u003c\/em\u003e 98-100 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I tasted the Syrah Distenta Syrah as a precise blend from barrel on July 6—it's due to be bottled in August. It comes from three estate vineyards: The Third Twin (51%), Cumulus (26%) and 23% Eleven Confessions (23%). The Syrah is blended with 11.3% Grenache, 3.3% Mourvèdre, 2.1% Petite Sirah, 0.9% Petit Manseng and 0.7% Muscat and was vinified using 21% whole clusters. It matured around 23 months in 53% new French oak, 43% one- to three-year-old barrels and 4% concrete. Opaque ruby-purple in the glass, the Distenta III's aromatic complexity requires plenty of patience, as a singular truffle, earth and coffee bean character gives way to electric streaks of crème de violette, blueberry liqueur and peppermint patty. The palate is medium to full-bodied and exceptionally light on its feet. It glides silkily through the mouth with fireworks of freshness, and its floral fruit is tempered by graphite tones. Around 1,880 cases and 600 magnums are projected to be released in January of 2024.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Scheduled to be bottled in August, the Syrah Distenta looks to be another insanely good Syrah from Krankl. Checking in as 82% Syrah, 11% Grenache, and the rest Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, and a smattering of white varieties, its deep purple hue is followed by classic, cool climate Syrah notes of smoked black fruits, iron, black olives, and meaty, peppery nuances. With incredibly purity, full-bodied richness, and perfectly integrated tannins and acidity, it will have 15-20 years of prime drinking. It's an absolutely magical Syrah in the making.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There are few greater success stories in wine than that of Sine Qua Non’s Manfred Krankl. Austrian-born and showing up penniless in Los Angeles in 1980, he went on to create one of the greatest wine estates in the world today by sheer talent and work ethic.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brix26","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40696503861330,"sku":"7224011751506","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/SQN_D3_Syrah.jpg?v=1771365205"},{"product_id":"sine-qua-non-2023-distenta-iii-white-california","title":"Sine Qua Non 2023 \"Distenta V\" White Wine, California","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e100 points - limited                                      \u003c\/span\u003e            \u003cbr\u003eLimited new white release from cult producer Sine Qua Non. SQN \"Distenta III\" White now available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eprevious vintage\u003c\/em\u003e 100 Points Jeb Dunnuck: \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Starting with the white, the Sine Qua Non Distenta White is pure perfection, and \u003cstrong\u003ethere's not a finer white coming out of California today.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coming from a final blend of 41% Roussanne, 26% Chardonnay, 14% Petit Manseng, 12% Viognier, and the rest Gelber Muskateller, it spent 23 months in 64% new French oak. It offers a heavenly bouquet of caramelized oranges, toasted bread, honeyed citrus, and almond paste. This carries to a full-bodied, deep, concentrated white with incredible intensity and depth, yet it’s never heavy or overbearing and is flawlessly balanced. These have a great track record of aging brilliantly, but you can’t go wrong drinking them in their youth, either. I know Krankl’s reds get all the attention, but he continues to produce brilliant, brilliant dry whites. There were 824 cases produced.\u003cstrong\u003e...\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...\u003cstrong\u003eI’ve been visiting with Sine Qua Non for a decade now, and I never cease to be amazed at the quality consistently coming from this address\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition, Krankl somehow manages to deliver brilliance with just about any variety out there, and whether it’s Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Touriga Nacional, Roussanne, or even Petit Manseng, you can expect a truly riveting wine, as well as a wine with singular characteristics. Unfortunately, it’s all too common, particularly for those who don’t drink the wines often, to assume all California cult wines are over-ripe or heavy. The reality, however, couldn’t be more different, and great wines deliver intensity and depth while staying light on their feet and elegant. And these latest releases from Sine Qua Non are great wines.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points Robert Parker:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Sine Qua Non White Wine Distenta 1 is a stunning—and unique—blend of 41% Roussanne, 26% Chardonnay, 14% Petit Manseng, 12% Viognier and 7% Gelber Muskateller. Fruit comes mostly from estate vineyards, with 46% from Eleven Confessions, 32% from Cumulus and 7% from The Third Twin. Just 15% Chardonnay from the Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley is included-—2019 is the last vintage that any non-estate fruit will be included in the blend. It was fermented in barrel and matured on its lees for about 23 months in 64% new French oak barrels, puncheons and demi-muids and was racked just once prior to bottling. Manfred Krankl especially likes the 150+-year-old wood that the Austrian cooper Stockinger uses to craft its staves. The 2019 white offers high intensity aromatics, with layers of peach, kiwi, candle smoke, petrol and green herbs. The full-bodied palate is concentrated, savory and layered, with loads of alluring, spicy accents. What really sets this wine apart is its broad, satiny texture as it glides through the mouth into a tremendously long finish. Krankl notes that the lees-stirring regimen for this wine helps to build texture, and the buildup of lees on the inside of the barrels better integrates its new oak character. \"Petite Manseng berries are very small and the skins are very thick,\" he adds, \"so that also contributes to the texture.\" It was bottled on August 18, 2021, and tasted May 24, 2022. 824 cases and 150 magnums will be released in November of 2022.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sine Qua Non","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40756817789010,"sku":"7243677565010","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/3826\/files\/SQN_2021_Distenta_white.jpg?v=1771365740"}],"url":"https:\/\/brix26.shop\/collections\/sine-qua-non.oembed","provider":"Brix26","version":"1.0","type":"link"}