LearnAboutWine proudly presents Sine Qua Non - “The Dinner” Thursday, May 9th at 6:45 pm

The Sine Qua Non Dinner is an exclusive showcase of wine and culinary mastery, curated by LearnAboutWine, an esteemed authority in wine education and immersive experiences. This event invites wine enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and food aficionados to embark on a journey of sensory delight, where every sip and bite is a revelation..

One of the world’s iconic wineries, Sine Qua Non started with an incredible vision with their first release in 1994 as Manfred Krankl’s brainchild; SQN remains one of the most famed producers not only in the United States, but across the globe. Born in Austria, Manfred Krankl studied at the Hotel School in Gmunden, Austria and eventually moved to Los Angeles, California where he met his wife, Elaine. In 1989 Manfred became the Wine Director at Campanile and slowly began learning about winemaking. He first made wine from the 1990 vintage. He would later partner with wine legend John Alban until releasing his first wine, ‘The Queen of Spades’ in 1994. Manfred and Elaine will be consulted on the dinner but will not be in attendance as harvest has commenced but wine expert Ian Blackburn will be presenting the stories and history of each bottle presented.

WINE LIST 

FIRST COURSE | WHITES

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SECOND COURSE | GRENACHE

Sine Qua Non, Ode To E Grenache, Central Coast, California, USA, 2004 | WA100

Sine Qua Non, Dark Blossom Grenache, Central Coast, California, USA, 2011 | WA97

Sine Qua Non, The Line Grenache, Ventura, California, USA, 2008 | WA98

Sine Qua Non, Eleven Confessions Vineyard, Grenache, Central Coast, California, 2019 | WA99

THIRD COURSE | SYRAH

Sine Qua Non, 'Trouver l'Arene' Syrah, Ventura, California, USA, 2015 | WA100

Sine Qua Non, Male, Syrah, Ventura, California, USA, 2013 | WA98

Sine Qua Non, 'Esto No Es una Salida' 'This Is Not An Exit' Syrah, Ventura, California, USA, 2009 | WS100

FOURTH COURSE | SYRAH AND BLENDS

Sine Qua Non, Eleven Confessions Vineyard, Syrah, Central Coast, California, 2018 | WA100

Sine Qua Non, Cumulus Vineyard 'Next of Kyn', Central Coast, California, USA, 2014 | WA98

Sine Qua Non, In Flagrante Syrah, Central Coast, California, USA, 2000 | WA96

Sine Qua Non, Five Shooter Syrah, Ventura, California, USA, 2015 | WA99

DESSERT 

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Dinner Policy

All tickets are non-refundable. We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost. Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wine at the dinner does not result in any type of credit or refund. We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the dinner does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach the minimum. Fewer bottles / larger pours - you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event. Cancellation due to illness is not allowed, you may however take food to go - or assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason.

Deposit 

1. Make the $100 deposit.

2. We will issue you an agreement for the balance.

3. Deposit is non refundable should the event go forward and you have not returned the agreement. Deposit is 100% refundable if the event does not go forward.

4. Due to credit card companies keeping the 3.5% credit card fees - we have moved our premium events in to a deposit and final payment phase so that we do not suffer large losses if the event cancels for any reason.