2002 Sine Qua Non More Than a Number Grenache - 96 pts - 750ml

The finest Grenache based wine I have tasted from California is Manfred Krankl's 2000 Incognito, but his 2002 SQN (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah) is nearly as good. The bulk of the grapes come from the Alban Vineyard along with significant quantities from Stolpman and Shadow Canyon vineyards. The wine spent 19 months in wood prior to being bottled with neither fining nor filtration. There are only a measly 110 cases of this nectar. Its dense purple color is accompanied by a spectacular bouquet of licorice, kirsch liqueur, black currants, earth, and notions of smoky toast in the background. A stunning wine of great intensity, multiple flavor dimensions, and a long finish, it will hit its prime in 2-3 years, and should age well for a decade or more. 

Varietal	Grenache
Vintage	2002
Rating	96 RP
Bottle Size	750 ml
Bottle Quantity	1
Country	USA
Region	California
Location	Central Coast
Producer	Sine Qua Non
Color	Red
Wine Type	Table

Robert Parker

96 RP - 2002 Sine Qua Non More Than a Number Grenache - 96 pts! The finest Grenache based wine I have tasted from California is Manfred Krankl's 2000 Incognito, but his 2002 SQN (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah) is nearly as good. The bulk of the grapes come from the Alban Vineyard along with significant quantities from Stolpman and Shadow Canyon vineyards. The wine spent 19 months in wood prior to being bottled with neither fining nor filtration. There are only a measly 110 cases of this nectar. Its dense purple color is accompanied by a spectacular bouquet of licorice, kirsch liqueur, black currants, earth, and notions of smoky toast in the background. A stunning wine of great intensity, multiple flavor dimensions, and a long finish, it will hit its prime in 2-3 years, and should age well for a decade or more.

Wine Spectator

Burghound

Varietal	Grenache
Vintage	2002
Rating	96 RP
Bottle Size	750 ml
Bottle Quantity	1
Country	USA
Region	California
Location	Central Coast
Producer	Sine Qua Non
Color	Red
Wine Type	Table