Wines

Founded in 1994 by Manfred and Elaine Krankl, Sine Qua Non is perhaps the most famous of all the California cult wineries and is renowned for producing exceptionally limited quantities of wines made from the classic varieties of the Rhône Valley. The 2006 Raven Series Syrah is a blend of 93% Syrah, 5% Grenache and 2% Viognier sourced mostly from the estate 11 Confessions Vineyard with lesser parts from the Bien Nacido and White Hawk vineyards.

A magnum of the 2006 Sine Qua Non Raven Series Syrah epitomizes the winery's dedication to quality and uniqueness. Aged in a mix of new and seasoned oak barrels, this wine showcases depth, complexity, and the distinctive character of California Syrah. The 2006 Raven Series Syrah offers notes of blackberry, violets, bacon fat, and black pepper, with a lush texture and a long, satisfying finish. It is a testament to the quality and artistry of Sine Qua Non.

The Syrah collection from Sine Qua Non showcases the winery's adept handling of this Rhone varietal, presenting wines of depth and complexity.

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.