They really do exist...SQN

Received a phone call from an (805) area code which I figured was Spammy. Glad I answered! Mrs. Elaine Krankl asked if I would like to receive an offering in a few weeks for their upcoming release. To quote Marv Albert, I said YES!!! Refreshing to see after almost a decade they still had my name in the queue and for a winery of their clout to actually make a phone call to sell some wine a la pre-internets.

that’s pretty cool.

Anyone know when the last eleven confessions’ release gets delivered? Ordered back in feb.

Septemberish last year

This is probably a dumb question for a number of reasons, but is there a particular SQN red that those who have had many would recommend as a first one to try?

I know the names change each year so it’s hard for the uninitiated to figure out where to start. Obviously it needs to be one that is at least somewhat available.

try to find a regular syrah or grenache (not the eleven confessions) with perhaps 2-3 years on it.

From your post it appears I will be waiting about 2-3 more years hopefully

I had a Male recently, and it was very good.

Find an Atlantis Syrah.

This is typical in my experience with SQN. Elaine called me when I made the SQN list a few years back and again earlier this year to let me know that I had a Next of Kyn offer in my inbox. I expect that the number of calls that she has to make each offering cycle is relatively small and that they do this to make sure that anyone being added gets a shot at the wine before they mark them as disinterested. I agree that it is a great customer service move on their part.

Cheers,
fred

Great customer service on their part. Hopefully I’ll get that call soon…

i believe i recall this recc from another similar thread and again i completely agree
non-eba, but 100 points, and never brought big $ on the secondary market

I think Elaine and Team call more than you assume, I have gotten multiple calls to remind me of a due date and to check my spam or ask if I wish to continue for 1 allocation cycle, and I have bought for over 15 years now.

They are truly good people who focus on customer.

If you are ever in Seattle bring a 1 bottle shipper, let me know when and I’ll open a couple reds and send you off with a bottle. They are such good people that got me on list thru a pseudo offline lottery that it’s always fun to pay it back and forward.

People are shocked that I open them and in the volume I do, but sharing is the core of wine, never crossed my mind to open less.

FWIW my first SQN experience featured 8 of them at a ‘masterclass’ tasting and my best experiences were with the ones with a little age on them (7-11 years old at the time). #1 fave to my then much less experienced taste was the 2008 The Line Grenache, which is still widely available at $300. #2 was the 2005 Atlantis Syrah, rather pricier at $500ish. Interestingly neither of my top 2 were EBAs though we had 4 at the tasting; the two 2004 Ode to E EBAs (Syrah and Grenache) were #3 and 4

Now I just saw YOUR post Gabe. Did you get an offer?
No such call to me. I guess that means bad news, but my goodness. I think I would pass out if I got such a call from Elaine. Good for you.

Thanks Kris. I agree that sharing wine is part of what makes it fun, but even still that’s very generous of you. Will send a note if I find myself in Seattle.

I did get an offer. Still in disbelief. I actually asked Elaine if this was a real call and she giggled a bit.

Poker Face was my first - a “wow” syrah. Not sure I remember the accompanying grenache. Loved the T-shirt. I bought two and they’re both lost.

I bought 2 (t-shirts) and still have one never worn (with string still attached). Was thinking about framing it…the other becomes part of my work out regime ; )

Cheers,
JP

The 2004 Grenache was “Into The Dark” and it came in a cool, squat bottle