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 Rhône-inspired wines from some of the greatest vineyards across the Central Coast. ‘E’ Grenache from the stunning 2015 vintage is a barrel-selection blend with fruit sourced from the estate-owned Eleven Confessions vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills. This is an incredibly complex and full-bodied release, with hedonistic notes of black cherry, raspberry, plum, earth, star anise and dark chocolate. The addition of a small quantity of Petite Sirah gives a more intense, broad-shouldered structure which will aid this wine age superbly well for the next 10-15 years.