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Sine Qua Non Midnight Oil Syrah Blend 2001
Ratings on Delectable
Alejandro Lopez
Mindblowing aromas of camphor showcasing landscapes of analgesic rub as you drink it. Violets, liquorice and blueberry pie all perfectly integrated on this syrah based blend on steroids. The finishing length blows your head off ᙠo††led /\dЯƎИa⅃ine. Double decanted for three hours and ready to keep it burnin'
Mindblowing aromas of camphor showcasing landscapes of analgesic rub as you drink it. Violets, liquorice and blueberry pie all perfectly integrated on this syrah based blend on steroids. The finishing length blows your head off ᙠo††led /\dЯƎИa⅃ine. Double decanted for three hours and ready to keep it burnin'
10
Doug Kahn 
Had qualities of Syrah but overwhelmed by the alcohol
Had qualities of Syrah but overwhelmed by the alcohol
8.8
Yoon Ha
Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu
Even after 12 years this one is still huge, ripe and young.
Even after 12 years this one is still huge, ripe and young.
8.3
LM Segal
Best way to describe this is that it took over my brain and my heart. I just couldn’t concentrate on or feel anything but what this crazy juice was doing to my palate and down the chute. @Roman Sukley not crazy. This was magical, and I don’t even know how to score this, 10 doesn’t seem to capture the experience...
Best way to describe this is that it took over my brain and my heart. I just couldn’t concentrate on or feel anything but what this crazy juice was doing to my palate and down the chute. @Roman Sukley not crazy. This was magical, and I don’t even know how to score this, 10 doesn’t seem to capture the experience...
Sylvain Rhainds
2001. Quel vin. Jouflu et tellement de matiere. ..sans complexe et assumé....il a ete magnifique hier. SQN lover!
2001. Quel vin. Jouflu et tellement de matiere. ..sans complexe et assumé....il a ete magnifique hier. SQN lover!
9.8
Kieran
Unbelievably fragrant nose. Pure red berries, licks of spice and gravel. This still feels youthful, but the tannins have almost completely fallen away. Great intensity of fruit, ample drive. Pulsating minerality. Despite its power and alcohol, it has a lovely elegance and shows no signs of heat. A real treat to try.
Unbelievably fragrant nose. Pure red berries, licks of spice and gravel. This still feels youthful, but the tannins have almost completely fallen away. Great intensity of fruit, ample drive. Pulsating minerality. Despite its power and alcohol, it has a lovely elegance and shows no signs of heat. A real treat to try.
9.4
John Van Trijp
Drinking like a King Tasting @ Bottles in Sas van Gent
Drinking like a King Tasting @ Bottles in Sas van Gent
9.7
Mac Hofeditz
Killer SQN
Killer SQN
9.4
Jim McCusker
Another beauty from Manfred Krankle at Sine Qua Non, this 2001 has lost a little steam since we last tried it in 2010 (check out Vanessa's notes for how she described it back then). Subdued but nevertheless sweet red and black fruits on the nose, the tannins have softened considerably to where I would say this is probably just past peak. Exhibits seamless balance across the mid-palate through a 30-second finish, the rating really reflects it relative to when we had it in 2010. This is still a great, older example of the genius that is Manfred and Sine Qua Non.
Another beauty from Manfred Krankle at Sine Qua Non, this 2001 has lost a little steam since we last tried it in 2010 (check out Vanessa's notes for how she described it back then). Subdued but nevertheless sweet red and black fruits on the nose, the tannins have softened considerably to where I would say this is probably just past peak. Exhibits seamless balance across the mid-palate through a 30-second finish, the rating really reflects it relative to when we had it in 2010. This is still a great, older example of the genius that is Manfred and Sine Qua Non.
9.4Matt Reagan
Grenache and wood. Sensational.
Grenache and wood. Sensational.
9.6
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