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Sine Qua Non And An Eight Track California Rosé 2013
Ratings on Delectable
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?
9.5Roman 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!
9.5
Beau Carufel 
Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company
Tasted like cotton candy and bad moonshine.
Tasted like cotton candy and bad moonshine.
6.9
Greg Gregory
Fraise des Bois with grain alcohol! :)
Fraise des Bois with grain alcohol! :)
8.9
Chris Opdyke
Full throttle rose
Full throttle rose
8.9
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.
8.7
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.
9.0Steven Foster
Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange
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!
9.8
Ki Punwar
Owner, California Wine Republic
Not for me....
Not for me....
8.3
Keith Fisher
Certainly different than The Pontiff. This was lighter and more classically Rosé whereas in a blinder glass I’m not sure I would identify The Pontiff as a Rosé at all. For my taste, this was enjoyable, but not mind-blowing (which is usually the case for me with wines from SQN).
Certainly different than The Pontiff. This was lighter and more classically Rosé whereas in a blinder glass I’m not sure I would identify The Pontiff as a Rosé at all. For my taste, this was enjoyable, but not mind-blowing (which is usually the case for me with wines from SQN).
9.3
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