Sine Qua Non Grenache Distenta IV 2022

Country: USA
Region and Appellation: California

Celebrated as the crown jewel of California's wine industry, Sine Qua Non—meaning "indispensable" in Latin—embodies the height of rarity and passion. With an annual output of merely 4,000 cases, each vintage is a unique masterpiece, carefully crafted by the innovative winemaker Manfred Krankl. From the custom blends to the hand-drawn labels, no two releases are identical.

Possessing a bottle is a privilege: the current waiting list extends for 9 years, rendering this wine more elusive than the most sought-after luxury items.

The 2022 Grenache Distenta IV is a remarkable representation of three iconic estate vineyards—Eleven Confessions, The Third Twin, and Cumulus Estate. Composed of 78% Grenache and enriched with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Petite Sirah, this wine underwent fermentation with 42.9% whole clusters and was aged for 23 months in French oak, achieving an exceptional balance of strength and finesse. Anticipate an alluring aroma of blackberry preserves, wild blueberries, crushed lavender, and black pepper, evolving into a palate of rich, velvety fruit, graphite minerality, and refined tannins.

This is not just wine—it is a cultural treasure, a liquid trophy for those who seek the extraordinary. For the fortunate individuals who manage to obtain it, the 2022 Grenache Distenta IV will serve as the ultimate testament to winemaking as a form of high art.

Grenache

Dry

750mL