Sine Qua Non Five Shooter Grenache 2010

$245

Limited new release from cult winery Sine Qua Non.96 Points Robert Parker: " The 2010 Five Shooter Grenache is rich, deep and seductive. Dark red cherries, plums, roses, licorice and mint wrap around the palate in this beautifully layered wine. The 2010 possesses gorgeous detail and nuance to match the silky, refined tannins. This is an impeccable, long, mineral-infused wine with a great future. The 2010 is 75% Grenache, 16% Syrah. 2.5% Mourvedre. 4.5% Roussanne and 2% Viognier, from Eleven Confessions (58%), Cumulus (38%) and Bien Nacido (4%). Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022."

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Ratings on Delectable

Shay A Delectable Pro

Another 4th Friday for the books, and one of the best of the year! I must be doing something right to have had this wine twice in about 5 months. This was on the table with an ‘09 SQN “Upside Down” Grenache and I think this showed a bit more depth in comparison. Notes are very similar. Peppercorn, spiced rhubarb tart, cedar and an iron note on the finish. The flavors here show lots of spicy red fruit and the black fruit notes are underripe. A smokey characteristic. Fantastic as always, @Keith Fisher

Another 4th Friday for the books, and one of the best of the year! I must be doing something right to have had this wine twice in about 5 months. This was on the table with an ‘09 SQN “Upside Down” Grenache and I think this showed a bit more depth in comparison. Notes are very similar. Peppercorn, spiced rhubarb tart, cedar and an iron note on the finish. The flavors here show lots of spicy red fruit and the black fruit notes are underripe. A smokey characteristic. Fantastic as always, @Keith Fisher

9.6

Shay A Delectable Pro

Another 4th Friday for the books. What a much needed time out of the house and to be with friends after this past week. It’s SQN, so descriptions normally fall short. I am partial to US Syrah vs US Grenache, BUT, I am fascinated by SQN’s play on Grenache. You could smell the black peppercorn here, imitating a top shelf CdP. It faded to a more iron/jerky like note that had a very solid amount of acidity in play. Still a baby. After time in the glass it gave way to some floral/lavender notes as well as a crazy complex finish that added baking spice and dark fruit.

Another 4th Friday for the books. What a much needed time out of the house and to be with friends after this past week. It’s SQN, so descriptions normally fall short. I am partial to US Syrah vs US Grenache, BUT, I am fascinated by SQN’s play on Grenache. You could smell the black peppercorn here, imitating a top shelf CdP. It faded to a more iron/jerky like note that had a very solid amount of acidity in play. Still a baby. After time in the glass it gave way to some floral/lavender notes as well as a crazy complex finish that added baking spice and dark fruit.

9.5

Greg Ballington Delectable Pro

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

Quick sip from Russell Bevan. Stunning.

Quick sip from Russell Bevan. Stunning.

9.5

Eric Hwang Delectable Pro

What can I say. It is what it is. Fabulous!

What can I say. It is what it is. Fabulous!

9.4

Erik McLaughlin Delectable Pro

Vice President Seven Hills Winery

2010 vintage

2010 vintage

9.2

Kyle Schlachter Delectable Pro

Writer Colorado Wine Press

Slutty. Hot, fruit smoothie, liqueur, blueberry pie, massive aromatics, massive wine.

Slutty. Hot, fruit smoothie, liqueur, blueberry pie, massive aromatics, massive wine.

9.0

Ki Punwar Delectable Pro

Owner, California Wine Republic

Great label great SQN

Great label great SQN

9.5

Nathan Adams Delectable Pro

Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi

Well deserved after a long week.

Well deserved after a long week.

9.4

Ryan Tedder Delectable Pro

2010 sqn stinker drinking like a slutty champ. Slurp slurp

2010 sqn stinker drinking like a slutty champ. Slurp slurp

9.5

Tracy Hall Delectable Pro

2010. Very smooth

2010. Very smooth

9.5

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