Wines

Sine Qua Non is the creation of pioneering winemaker, Manfred Krankl, and is a world-famous cult winery revered for producing miniscule quantities of unique, but astonishingly high quality, Rhône Valley-inspired wines. Though more famous for his red and white table wines, the winery is also renowned for exceptionally rare rosé wines. There were only 65 cases of the 1997 Crossed Grenache Rosé produced.

A remarkable wine from Sine Qua Non's Crossed Rose collection, the 1997 vintage stands out for its depth, balance, and complexity. Exhibiting a blend of Rhône varietals, this wine captures the essence of California's terroir with an elegance rarely achieved. The 1997 Crossed Rose offers a symphony of dark fruits, floral undertones, and spicy accents, complemented by a velvety texture and an enduring finish. Critically acclaimed, with several high ratings from notable wine publications.

A collection notable for Rhône variety wines with a cult following, characterized by their rarity, unique labeling, and exceptional quality.

Sine Qua Non is a California winery known for its Rhône style blends, a tendency to avoid repetition, and highly limited production of wine that’s often difficult to obtain. It was founded by Manfred Krankl and his wife Elaine. The winery is located in Ventura County, within the Central Coast region of California.