This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. New release sine qua non the gorgeous victim grenache. Find more food and wine events in beverly hills on. 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. Manfred has been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, he is currently stable and improving. Sine qua non often referred to as an american cult winery is not in napa and does not grow cabernet.
It is a blend of 55% syrah and 45% cabernet sauvignon. If that is not enough, manfred krankl is putting the finishing touches on a book, featuring all the artwork he has created for the dozens of unique. Manfred krankl explains how he likes to make full wines, but with no sacrifice of elegance and finesse. The winery is located in ventura county within the central coast ava.
His beginnings were relatively humble, growing up in his native austria and going to hospitality school to learn the basics of the hotel and catering industries. Founded in 1994 by manfred krankl and his wife elaine. Arguably the most cultish of cult wines, because each vintage produces an entirely different wine with an entirely new name and crazy neat bottle. Try manfred on his cell, said the winemakers wife, elaine, when i first called the. Sep 28, 2019 an evening with sine qua non restaurant bottles, sas van gent. Manfred krankls new book, the art of sine qua non wine. 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. Not only is he behind some of the most lusted after wines coming out of california.
Sep 06, 2008 manfred krankl s sine qua non is such an exclusive wine that theres a list to get on the list. From the second quarter of 1999 to early 2008, the value of sine qua non wines at auctions appreciated by 163%. Thanks to a few kind souls who had these wines just languishing in their cellars, a tasting event quickly came together. The art of sine qua non manfred krankl hedonism wines. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The reception for this wine named queen of spades was extraordinary and in 1995 he released the queen of hearts, of which only 24 cases were made. Sine qua non is a cult californian winery famous for their take on rhone style wines. 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. Over the years, sine qua non has given new meaning to the term cult wine. Five musthave wine books buy wine online from peloton imports. Sine qua non owner and winemaker manfred krankl will make a full recovery from the injuries he sustained in a motorcycle crash two weeks ago, his wife elaine has said. Frederick manfred the primitive a novel by feike feikema. Im talking about manfred krankl and his wife elaine who own and produce, sine qua non. Manfred krankl started with a vision and a whole lot of passion and turned it into an incredible success.
Manfred krankl owner of sine qua non winery in severe. Sine qua nons winery has been described by robert pa. Tawes has done it again imbuing her characters with heart, personality, determination. Try manfred on his cell, said the winemakers wife, elaine, when i first called the krankl residence. The first official release from sine qua non, 1994 queen of spades is one of the most collectible and expensive wines made in the history of california. Sine qua non dirt vernacular grenache 2016 harvey nichols. Next of kyn wines are sourced from their cumulus vineyard that is planted around their estate in oakview. This again is a good thing, many people love the sine qua non style even though most people cant afford or find itand a lot more like ojais style and can more easily afford and acquire it. Sine qua non central coast california syrah grenache rhone.
Sine qua nons syrahs were among the first american syrahs to create significant interest in the worldwide wine auction market. Founded in 1994 by manfred and elaine krankl in ventura, on californias central coast, the winery is the epitome of an artisanal sine qua non is also unusual in that the krankls like to give wild, sometimes outlandish names to their wines, and they often change wine names with. This is a singlevineyard syrahdominant blend coming from the eleven confessions estate vineyard in sta. Whats so special about sine qua non wine chowhound. 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. Each of his wines and vintages has an original name and a masterful artwork featuring photography, woodcut prints, pencil andor charcoal.
Sine qua non po box 1048 oak view, ca 93022 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. 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. 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. Presenting qua non in stock and ready to ship today. Remarkably restrained, almost traditional northernrhonelike bouquet, with dried herbs, cherries and cassis, seared bacon. Approximately 38% whole clustersstems were used during fermentation, and the wine is aged in a combination of small barrels and larger demimuids.
The krankl cult manfred krankls sine qua non is such an exclusive wine that theres a list to get on the list. Despite the accident, sine qua non doesnt have any plans on halting production. Rulonmiller books buys and sells rare, fine and unusual books in many fields. Manfred krankl at sine qua non is making some of the most unique and special wines to have ever come from california.
Im not so sure if the sine qua non wines of manfred krankl are truly indispensable when it comes to a night of fun and frivolity amongst wine lovers, but they certainly do seem to generate some excitement. Much as people might not like to admit it, we do judge books by their. The book celebrates the unique labels of sine qua non from selftaught winemakerartist, manfred krankl. Nov 24, 2016 this is where manfred and elaine krankl live and where their winery is located. Every single sine qua non vintage from 1994s queen of spades through todays releases is 100 percent unique. Eternally humble, krankl describes himself as an uneducated winemaker whose strength lies in. And also each and every label is essentially the work of art, created by manfred krankl, the winemaker and owner at sine qua non. The 2014s are more plush and sexy, with a forward style thats already impossible to resist.
First bottle sine qua non syrah eleven confessions. After completing school and his apprenticeship, manfred worked in various austrian hotels in different capacities including the positions of cook, waiter. Cult winemaker manfred krankl, whose central coast label sine qua non is one of the most soughtafter in the united states, was in a serious motorcycle wreck two weeks ago but is. This past year has been a tremendously difficult and trying one for the krankls. It is also the fruit source for sine qua nons sister brand, next of kyn. Sine qua non was created in 1994 by manfred krankl, an austrian immigrant, as a hobby. I dont know much about the wines yet but though i would share the labels with you because they are pretty funky as one has grown accustomed to expect from elaine and manfred krankl. The husbandandwife team makes mostly rhonestyle reds and whites in very limited quantities using such grapes. The book, called the art of sine qua non, includes a history of sqn written by manfred and a foreword by elaine. The company is a west virginia foreign c corporation, which was filed on november 16, 2007. Winemaker manfred krankl feels strongly that each vintage is a completely unique wine and thus he gives each wine a unique name. Jeb dunnock 96 points, considerable power and ripeness, with a deep, layered midpalate and a long, lusty finish. On the palate this classical feel continues and shows evident notes of tobacco, coffee, tar and red fruit.
The krankls began making their own wines in 1994 due to personal interest and with the added benefit. Theirs kicked off talking about books and bukowski and a copy of post office. Krankl considered the hussy the more risque of the two, but it was the good girl that the ttb rejected. Sine qua non winery has a following, with bottles sometimes selling for several hundred dollars apiece. 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. At first, they experimented with white wines and pinot noir, but slowly and gradually gravitated toward rhnestyle blends. Sine qua non is a california cult winery known for its soughtafter rhone style wine blends, produced in very limited quantites. Previously, krankl had made wines with other winemakers including the black and blue wine with havens cellars and several wines with john alban of alban vineyards. Last september, manfred was in a devastating motorcycle accident above the ojai valley.
After completing school and his apprenticeship, manfred worked in various austrian hotels in different capacities including the positions of cook, waiter, bartender and sommelier. Join us on may 20th for sine qua non wine dinner at wallys beverly hills in beverly hills, ca. Though he would be hardpressed to admit it, manfred krankl, the man behind sine qua non wines, has become one of the most celebrated and respected wine makers in the united states. Born in austria, manfred started his career in the hospitality industry after graduating from the hotel school in gmunden, austria. Oct 11, 2012 manfred krankl s sine qua non is pretty much the textbook example of a cult winery. Winemakerartist manfred krankl designs his own labels, when the ttb doesnt get in the way. Sine qua non was created after the 1994 harvest of a bien nacido syrah named the queen of spades. Next of kyn was introduced by the talented manfred and elaine krankl in 2007 as a completely separate operation from his sine qua non wines. Coronavirus coverage learn how shutdowns are affecting the wine and restaurant industries. Founded in 1994 by manfred krankl and his wife elaine, they began making their own wines in 1994. The art of sine qua non manfred krankl free shipping.
Manfred krankl is waiting outside for me when i arrive, ready for us to get in the truck and take a drive through cumulus vineyard. However, the critics mostly parkerprefer krankls style so he is making wines that satisfy people and critics. There are few greater success stories in wine than that of sine qua non s manfred krankl. Sine qua non 2015 eleven confessions m syrah, california. The winery was founded in 1994 by manfred krankl and his wife elaine and it is located in. Sine qua non the thrill syrah of stamp collecting is a blend of predominantly syrah with 6% grenache and 4% viognier. Ideally it would be given 45 years of cellaring and it will see its 20th birthday in fine form. Elaine krankl said that the team will continue committing to the brands quality and artistic standards, adding that the company will be busy harvesting and producing. Sine qua non s first vintage was 1994, as austrianborn winemaker manfred krankl released three barrels of syrah as queen of spades with a label he had designed himself. With labels dating back to sqns debut release in 1994, krankl tells the story of the sine qua non winery and also of the art created for each of his 100 labels produced over the past 18 years. Sine qua non 2014 capo dei putti eleven confessions. Community tasting notes 2005 sine qua non grenache atlantis. Manfred krankls inspirational 2015 harvest at sine qua non.
The best cookbooks of the month the top cookbooks of the month picked by amazon book. Each next of kyn release are sold in box set which contains three 750ml and one magnum. Krankl is compiling a book, tentatively titled the art of sine qua non, to be published. Explore the wine range of sine qua non winery berry bros. Austrian born wine maker manfred krankl s obsession with details and perfection has over just two decades made his venture one of the most successful and unique in modern wine history. This is where manfred and elaine krankl live and where their winery is located. Oct 18, 2012 sine qua non, meaning a thing that is absolutely necessary, is said to be the archetypal cult wine. The address on file for this person is 10409 santa ana road, ventura, ca 93001 in ventura county. Manfred krankl is listed as a president with sine qua non, inc. And so, with the 1994 vintage started, made a whopping four and a half barrels of syrah that we called queen of spades. In his early 20s, manfred decided to fly the nest and headed across the. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. We hope and believe youll like the book as much as we do.
The owner of the gallery is delighted by this remarkable talent for he has in mind an even greater challenge. The art of sine qua non manfred krankl the art of sine qua non manfred krankl. Their love story began not unlike mine with my wife. Manfred krankl and his wife elaine established the winery in 1994.
If that is not enough, manfred krankl is putting the finishing touches on a book, featuring all the artwork he has created for the dozens of unique bottles he has produced at sine qua non since. We have just received this years allocation of new wines from sine qua non a massive three bottles each of the shooter syrah 2010 and five shooter 2010. Quite honestly as a true sqner you really cant be without it. 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. The unmistakable smell of chaparral that permeates much of this valley is especially sharp and fresh the morning i make my way up the road to sine qua non. Gang of pour larry meehans tasting notes sine qua non. On the mend after a motorcycle accident nearly took his life, the winemakerartist has a new book.
Sine qua non has become an international sensation and one of the most collected california wines. Manfred krankls woodcut for the hussy was created as a companion for another white wine he intended to bottle in called the good girl. Robert parkers wine advocate 9598 points, rich and voluptuous in the glass, with immense fruit. Sine qua non founded in 1994 by manfred and elaine krankl in ventura, on californias central coast, the winery is the epitome of an artisanal, cult winery. Eleven confessions in santa rita hills, cumulus in south santa barbara, the third twin in.
Clearly a rather lofty, even unrealistic notion, but one we decided to pursue anyway. Krankl is compiling a book, tentatively titled the art of sine qua non, to be published later this year. Sine qua non the writing on the wall 2012, red wine from. I loved the 20s from manfred krankl, and these are reminiscent of the 2010s as are the 2015s. The rare books i collect, sit on shelves, get dusty, some go up in value, and some. Manfred krankl of sine qua non winery improving after. Manfred krankl is the winemaker and artist behind sine qua non. Community tasting notes 1997 sine qua non impostor mccoy. Sine qua nons winery has been described by robert parker as a mad. The art of sine qua non by winemaker artist manfred krankl very rare. Sine qua non the thrill of stamp collecting syrah fareham. The 2005 the naked truth a blend of 90% grenache and 10% syrah displays a backside portrait of manfred krankls wife, elaine. You can find our winery location, our phone number and comment form all on this page. This is a singlevineyard grenachedominated, barrelselection blend coming from the eleven confessions estate vineyard in sta.
Who is the man lovely jeanne kermaur knew him in pars as jules fabre, a tall. When sine qua non winemaker manfred krankl decided to make his own wines in the mid1990s, he immediately started experimenting with different blends. Part 1 visit with manfred krankl, wine maker at sine qua non sqn on the source from part 1 visit with manfred krankl, wine maker at sine qua non sqn on the source. Sine qua non, by manfred krankl hope logo wine packaging in vino veritas white wine cool girl two by two wine labels bottles brainstorm 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.
Manfred krankl of sine qua non winery improving after motorcycle. Sine qua non also known as sqn is a california winery known for its rhone style blends. Another such polymath is manfred krankl of sine qua non in santa. This wine is one of several project wines made by manfred before the sine qua non winery was founded. Depicting current collective wine and featured labels from some of my favorites in his pictorial book spectrum of the 2010 five shooter, to 2000 good girl and the 1999 marauder. Sine qua nons the 17th hole in my cranium designed by manfred krankl. Proprietor manfred krankl and his wife, elaine, began making wine as a hobby in 1994. Sine qua non was officially founded in 1994, by manfred and elaine krankl, within a few years, sine qua non began making the benchmark wines for rhone wine varietals produced in california.