Winemaker manfred krankl feels strongly that each vintage is a completely unique wine and thus he gives each wine a unique name. Manfred krankls new book, the art of sine qua non wine. Manfred krankl s inspirational 2015 harvest at sine qua non on the mend after a motorcycle accident nearly took his life, the winemakerartist has a new book, and a new vintage the art of sine qua non was packaged in a special box set with the writing on the wall petite sirah. Manfred krankl and his wife elaine who own and produce, sine qua non. Sine qua nons syrahs were among the first american syrahs to create significant interest in the worldwide wine auction market. The rare books i collect, sit on shelves, get dusty, some go up in value, and some. Life beyond parker california wine eyes a new critical. Sine qua non po box 1048 oak view, ca 93022 manfred krankl has collected his entire library of original wine label artwork into this beautifully produced, slipcased, limited edition book. Sine qua non was created after the 1994 harvest of a bien nacido syrah named the queen of spades.
In the art of sqn artist and winemaker manfred krankl has collected his entire library of original wine label artwork into this beautifully produced, slipcased, limited edition book. Approximately 38% whole clustersstems were used during fermentation, and the wine is aged in a combination of small barrels and larger demimuids. Top charities benefit from ackers sizzling sine qua non auction. Tiny volumes of limited edition one time only bottlings, strictly controlled mailing list distribution, prices that rocket on the secondary market after release, wonderfully artistic packaging and huge critical acclaim. Sine qua nons syrahs were among the first american syrahs to create significant interest and trading volume in the worldwide wine auction market. To read more about these labels and sine qua non wines, here is a link to the very interesting article at wine spectator i highly recommend that you will read it. A tradition at sine qua non is that each wine has a distinct name, label and often bottle style. Sine qua nons winery has been described by robert parker as a mad. Krankl had severe head trauma and was helicoptered to ventura county medical center vcmc sunday morning, said steve reid, public information officer with the california highway patrol. Born in austria, manfred started his career in the hospitality industry after graduating from the hotel school in gmunden, austria. The book celebrates the unique labels on sine qua non by winemaker artist manfred krankl. The winery was founded in 1994 by manfred krankl and his wife elaine and it is located in.
Manfred krankl, proprietor and winemaker, sine qua non brings the strength and value a label can add to a bottle of wine to life, and its ability to convey the history, future, character, and philosophy deep behind the paper. Sine qua non five shooter syrah 2010 and five shooter grenache 2010 are two of the latest wine releases from the enigmatic elaine and manfred krankl pussers rum 50th anniversary rum 54. We hope and believe youll like the book as much as we do. May 30, 2008 given its cult following among wine insiders appearances at sommeliers offhours gatherings, for instance abe schoeners effort is set to become the next sine qua non. Manfred krankls new book, the art of sine qua non with images. Oct 18, 2012 sine qua non, meaning a thing that is absolutely necessary, is said to be the archetypal cult wine. Sine qua non is a cult californian winery famous for their take on rhone style wines. I met manfred krankl, the man behind the highly soughtafter sine qua non wines, for the first time over dinner in yountville in late january. On the mend after a motorcycle accident nearly took his life, the winemakerartist has a new book. Arguably the most cultish of cult wines, because each vintage produces an entirely different wine with an entirely new name and crazy neat bottle. After completing school and his apprenticeship, manfred worked in various austrian. This is where manfred and elaine krankl live and where their winery is located. Feb 04, 2014 wine spectator associate editor robert taylor talks to sine qua non ownerwinemakerartist manfred krankl about his passion for art and his struggles to get his occasionallycontroversial label art approved by the alcohol and tobacco, tax and trade bureau. The art of sqn paperback november 25, 2016 by manfred krankl author 5.
Sine qua non the thrill syrah of stamp collecting is a blend of predominantly syrah with 6% grenache and 4% viognier. Sine qua nons winery has been described by robert pa. Manfred krankl owner of sine qua non winery in severe. Manfred krankl and his wife elaine established the winery in 1994. May 15, 2017 the label states that the wine was produced and bottled exclusively for rudy kurniawan and matt lichtenberg by elaine and manfred krankl of sine qua non, ventura, california. Mar 24, 2020 the 2005 the naked truth a blend of 90% grenache and 10% syrah displays a backside portrait of manfred krankls wife, elaine. We wish you a wonderful summer indeed a fantastic year and many great wines to share with your friends and family hopefully some sine qua non too. The winery is located in ventura county within the central coast ava. Sep 06, 2008 manfred krankl s sine qua non is such an exclusive wine that theres a list to get on the list.
This predominantly syrahbased wine was the first in a now worldrenowned and soughtafter list of individually named, bottled and labelled cuvees primarily. Clearly a rather lofty, even unrealistic notion, but one we decided to pursue anyway. It served as the first of many interviews with krankl for the cover story of the june 15 issue of wine spectator. Apparently, you have to wait 710 years to get on the mailing list to be one of those lucky enough to get a few bottles from manfred krankl s total production of around 3,500 cases a year. Sine qua non winery has a following, with bottles sometimes selling for several hundred dollars apiece. The book celebrates the unique labels of sine qua non from selftaught winemakerartist, manfred krankl. Sine qua non dirt vernacular grenache 2016 harvey nichols. For one night only, you are invited to join us for an incredibly rare complete vertical of one of californias most celebrated and enigmatic producers. The rise and fall of the greatest wine forger buzz books by. An inky coloured beauty that has another level of depth and richness. The art of sine qua non manfred krankl hedonism wines. Nov 24, 2016 this is where manfred and elaine krankl live and where their winery is located. Feb 26, 2018 manfred krankl, the proprietorfounderwinemaker of sine qua non sqn, has been a source of great wine finds, and it seemed obvious to choose someone i discovered through manfred.
The dangerous life of manfred krankl, the man behind sine qua non, the most coveted california wine youve never heard ofthere is, he says, a sixyear waiting list to get on the list to buy his syrahs, roussannes and sweet semillonsturns out to be pretty seductive. Im talking about manfred krankl and his wife elaine who own and produce, sine qua non. Still, some think its unwise to make tweaks to accommodate a new palate. Each of his wines and vintages has an original name and a masterful artwork featuring photography, woodcut prints, pencil andor charcoal. Sine qua non also known as sqn is a california winery known for its rhone style blends. Manfred krankls sine qua non is such an exclusive wine that theres a list to get on the list. Albino 2001 sine qua non your personal wine professional. Sine qua non is a california cult winery known for its soughtafter rhone style wine blends, produced in very limited quantites. Our wines were born of pure passion and a wishful dream to make something that is so distinctive and so delicious as to make it indispensable to wine lovers the world over. Whats so special about sine qua non wine chowhound.
Community tasting notes 2005 sine qua non grenache atlantis. After completing school and his apprenticeship, manfred worked in various austrian hotels in different capacities including the positions of cook, waiter, bartender and sommelier. The art of sine qua non manfred krankl free shipping ebay. And also each and every label is essentially the work of art, created by manfred krankl, the winemaker and owner at sine qua non.
Explore the wine range of sine qua non winery berry bros. The 2015 sine qua non will be arriving in february. Each label is hand made by manfred, often with linocut art work of his own creation. Founded in 1994 by manfred krankl and his wife elaine, they began making their own wines in 1994. Sine qua non po box 1048 oak view, ca 93022 nov 25, 2016 the art of sqn paperback november 25, 2016 by manfred krankl author 5. See more ideas about wine, sine qua non and wine collection. Collectors of the california cult winery, sine qua non, stampeded the sales floor on wednesday night in manhattan, as over a half a million dollars of sqn traded at sizzling, significant levels, confirming sine qua nons status as one of the most collectible wines in the world. Krankl is compiling a book, tentatively titled the art of sine qua non, to be published later this year. Manfred krankl, and his wife elaine, then set about producing 100 cases of what is now the winery sine qua nons sqn as it is often known maiden vintage. Last september, manfred was in a devastating motorcycle accident above the ojai valley. From the second quarter of 1999 to early 2008, the value of sine qua non wines at auctions appreciated by 163%.
Preorders are already coming in for this wonderful vintage. Their love story began not unlike mine with my wife. Theirs kicked off talking about books and bukowski and a copy of post office. Part 1 visit with manfred krankl, wine maker at sine qua non sqn on the source from. Its fullbodied, layered and chewy, with a rich chassis of velvety structuring tannins, a deep, super concentrated core of fruit and a long, sapid finish. Founded in 1994 by manfred krankl and his wife elaine. This past year has been a tremendously difficult and trying one for the krankls. Another marvel from manfred and elaine krankl, the 2015 sine qua non buy now takes us to another magnificent sensorial journey. Oct 11, 2012 manfred krankl s sine qua non is pretty much the textbook example of a cult winery. Tawes has done it again imbuing her characters with heart, personality, determination. And so, with the 1994 vintage started, made a whopping four and a half barrels of syrah that we called queen of spades. Manfred krankl is the winemaker and artist behind sine qua non. Poker face sine qua non sine qua non is a small winery which was established back in 1994 by manfred and elaine krankl.
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