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Sine Qua Non Five Shooter Grenache 2010
Ratings on Delectable
Shay A 
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
9.6Shay A
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
Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog
Quick sip from Russell Bevan. Stunning.
Quick sip from Russell Bevan. Stunning.
9.5
Eric Hwang
What can I say. It is what it is. Fabulous!
What can I say. It is what it is. Fabulous!
9.4Erik McLaughlin
Vice President Seven Hills Winery
2010 vintage
2010 vintage
9.2
Kyle Schlachter
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
Owner, California Wine Republic
Great label great SQN
Great label great SQN
9.5
Nathan Adams
Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi
Well deserved after a long week.
Well deserved after a long week.
9.4Ryan Tedder
2010 sqn stinker drinking like a slutty champ. Slurp slurp
2010 sqn stinker drinking like a slutty champ. Slurp slurp
9.5
Tracy Hall
2010. Very smooth
2010. Very smooth
9.5
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