2017 Sine Qua Non The Hated Hunter Syrah wine California sold by Angry Wine Merchant 2017 Sine Qua Non 2017 Sine Qua Non Sine Qua Non_gorgeous victim_and_hated hunter_California sold by Angry Wine Merchant
2017 Sine Qua Non The Hated Hunter Syrah wine California sold by Angry Wine Merchant
2017 Sine Qua Non
2017 Sine Qua Non
Sine Qua Non_gorgeous victim_and_hated hunter_California sold by Angry Wine Merchant

2017 Sine Qua Non

The Hated Hunter

Syrah

America / California / Central Coast  / Santa Rita Hills

$270
JD 100
RP 98
V 96
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2017 Sine Qua Non The Hated Hunter Syrah – California’s Visionary Cult Wine

The 2017 Sine Qua Non “The Hated Hunter” Syrah exemplifies the artistry of winemaker Manfred Krankl, whose groundbreaking approach has made Sine Qua Non one of the most collectible names in California Cult Wines. Produced in extremely limited quantities and released only to the estate’s mailing list, this Syrah is a striking showcase of balance, depth, and individuality.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of black plum, blueberry compote, and smoked meat intertwine with notes of violets, black pepper, and incense. The palate is dense yet refined, with layers of blackberry, espresso, and tar, supported by supple tannins and a long, savory finish that carries mineral and spice undertones. The 2017 vintage delivers both power and elegance in equal measure.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The Hated Hunter is composed primarily of Syrah, blended with small percentages of Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Viognier, sourced from Sine Qua Non’s estate vineyards in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Fermented in small open-top vats and aged in French oak barrels, a significant proportion of which are new, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve purity and texture.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2017 Sine Qua Non The Hated Hunter is highly collectible, as with all SQN releases. With limited allocations and consistently high critic scores, this Syrah is sought after worldwide by serious collectors. Its unique artistry and scarcity make it a crown jewel in any California collection. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The 2017 vintage in California was marked by a warm growing season with an early harvest, producing concentrated wines with rich aromatics and finely balanced tannins. Sine Qua Non once again delivered a wine of remarkable poise and individuality.

  • 98 points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
  • 97 points – Vinous
  • 96 points – Wine Spectator

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JD 100

Jeb Dunnuck

Named after Manfred’s grandfather, the 2017 Syrah The Hated Hunter is 82.4% Syrah, 7.8% Petite Sirah, 5.2% Mourvèdre, 2% Grenache, and the rest a mix of white varieties that spent just over 23 months in 59% new French oak. A classic 2017, it has an incredible nose of spice red and black fruits, ground pepper, dried flowers, and sandalwood. With full-bodied richness, no hard edges, gorgeous purity of fruit, and a finish that won't quit, it has everything you could want from a bottle of wine. This cuvée comes from a mix of the The Twin, Eleven Confession, Cumulus, and Molly Aida vineyards, and was bottled in August of 2019, with 1821 cases produced. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck, Issue date: August 4 2020. Drinking window: N/A.
RP 98

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating 98+) The 2017 Syrah The Hated Hunter (first tasted last year as a barrel sample and before it had been named) is composed of 82.4% Syrah, 5.2% Mourvèdre, 7.8% Petite Sirah, 2% Grenache, 1.2% Petit Manseng and 1.4% Viognier that was fermented with 26% whole cluster. The vineyard sources are 32% Eleven Confessions, 41% The Third Twin, 25% Cumulus and 2% Molly Aida. It was aged for around 23 months in French oak, 59% new. Deep garnet-black, the nose slowly unfurls to offer a vast array of savory, earthy, meaty notes—peppered salami, black olives, charcoal, wild sage and cast-iron pan—over a core of plum preserves, Morello cherries and boysenberries with wafts of menthol, tobacco leaf, Chinese five spice and aniseed. Full-bodied, the palate reveals surprising elegance, poise and restraint, delivering a mid-palate of exotic spices and a seductively plush texture, finishing with tons of earthy nuances and an invigorating minty lift. 1,821 cases and 600 magnums were made. "The Hated Hunter" features an old black and white photo on the label of Manfred Krankl's grandfather in hunting gear, posing with his rifle and hound. The companion 2017 Grenache to this Syrah is "The Gorgeous Victim," a reference to the black and white photo of a carefully composed deer trophy on that label. If wines can tell stories—and I firmly believe they can—I would love to revisit this evocative pair of wines after a decade of cellaring. What a dark, soul-searching, complex tale that will be. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Issue date: August 2020. Drinking window: 2023 - 2043.
V 96

Vinous

The 2017 Syrah The Hated Hunter is a dense, powerful wine. Super-ripe black cherry, leather, spice and licorice are all amplified by the warmth of the year, which is very much felt. Unctuous, exotic and flamboyant to the core, the 2017 offers tons of immediacy if a bit less of the delineation found in more balanced years. Then again, that is 2017. The blend here is 82.4% Syrah, 7.8% Petite Sirah, 5.2% Mourvèdre, 2.0% Grenache, 1.4% Viognier and 1.2% Petit Manseng. Vineyard sites are The Third Twin Estate, Eleven Confessions, Cumulus and Molly Aïda. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: July 28 2020.Drinking window: 2022 - 2032.

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To protect wine quality, all orders are packed in EPS foam shippers with gel packs when necessary. During warmer months, we recommend selecting Next Day Air service. If Ground shipping is selected during high temperatures, a signed waiver may be required to release us from liability due to heat exposure.

For OWC (Original Wooden Case) orders, bottles are removed and shipped in foam for safety. The wooden case ships separately via Ground unless otherwise requested.

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In periods of extreme weather, we reserve the right to delay shipment until safe conditions return. If you request immediate shipment during such periods, you must confirm in writing and acknowledge that you waive any condition guarantees.

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  • CRITICAL REVIEWS
  • WINEMAKER NOTES
JD 100

Jeb Dunnuck

Named after Manfred’s grandfather, the 2017 Syrah The Hated Hunter is 82.4% Syrah, 7.8% Petite Sirah, 5.2% Mourvèdre, 2% Grenache, and the rest a mix of white varieties that spent just over 23 months in 59% new French oak. A classic 2017, it has an incredible nose of spice red and black fruits, ground pepper, dried flowers, and sandalwood. With full-bodied richness, no hard edges, gorgeous purity of fruit, and a finish that won't quit, it has everything you could want from a bottle of wine. This cuvée comes from a mix of the The Twin, Eleven Confession, Cumulus, and Molly Aida vineyards, and was bottled in August of 2019, with 1821 cases produced. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck, Issue date: August 4 2020. Drinking window: N/A.
RP 98

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

(Rating 98+) The 2017 Syrah The Hated Hunter (first tasted last year as a barrel sample and before it had been named) is composed of 82.4% Syrah, 5.2% Mourvèdre, 7.8% Petite Sirah, 2% Grenache, 1.2% Petit Manseng and 1.4% Viognier that was fermented with 26% whole cluster. The vineyard sources are 32% Eleven Confessions, 41% The Third Twin, 25% Cumulus and 2% Molly Aida. It was aged for around 23 months in French oak, 59% new. Deep garnet-black, the nose slowly unfurls to offer a vast array of savory, earthy, meaty notes—peppered salami, black olives, charcoal, wild sage and cast-iron pan—over a core of plum preserves, Morello cherries and boysenberries with wafts of menthol, tobacco leaf, Chinese five spice and aniseed. Full-bodied, the palate reveals surprising elegance, poise and restraint, delivering a mid-palate of exotic spices and a seductively plush texture, finishing with tons of earthy nuances and an invigorating minty lift. 1,821 cases and 600 magnums were made. "The Hated Hunter" features an old black and white photo on the label of Manfred Krankl's grandfather in hunting gear, posing with his rifle and hound. The companion 2017 Grenache to this Syrah is "The Gorgeous Victim," a reference to the black and white photo of a carefully composed deer trophy on that label. If wines can tell stories—and I firmly believe they can—I would love to revisit this evocative pair of wines after a decade of cellaring. What a dark, soul-searching, complex tale that will be. Reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Issue date: August 2020. Drinking window: 2023 - 2043.
V 96

Vinous

The 2017 Syrah The Hated Hunter is a dense, powerful wine. Super-ripe black cherry, leather, spice and licorice are all amplified by the warmth of the year, which is very much felt. Unctuous, exotic and flamboyant to the core, the 2017 offers tons of immediacy if a bit less of the delineation found in more balanced years. Then again, that is 2017. The blend here is 82.4% Syrah, 7.8% Petite Sirah, 5.2% Mourvèdre, 2.0% Grenache, 1.4% Viognier and 1.2% Petit Manseng. Vineyard sites are The Third Twin Estate, Eleven Confessions, Cumulus and Molly Aïda. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: July 28 2020.Drinking window: 2022 - 2032.

2017 Sine Qua Non The Hated Hunter Syrah – California’s Visionary Cult Wine

The 2017 Sine Qua Non “The Hated Hunter” Syrah exemplifies the artistry of winemaker Manfred Krankl, whose groundbreaking approach has made Sine Qua Non one of the most collectible names in California Cult Wines. Produced in extremely limited quantities and released only to the estate’s mailing list, this Syrah is a striking showcase of balance, depth, and individuality.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of black plum, blueberry compote, and smoked meat intertwine with notes of violets, black pepper, and incense. The palate is dense yet refined, with layers of blackberry, espresso, and tar, supported by supple tannins and a long, savory finish that carries mineral and spice undertones. The 2017 vintage delivers both power and elegance in equal measure.

Winemaking & Vineyard Details

The Hated Hunter is composed primarily of Syrah, blended with small percentages of Grenache, Petite Sirah, and Viognier, sourced from Sine Qua Non’s estate vineyards in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Fermented in small open-top vats and aged in French oak barrels, a significant proportion of which are new, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve purity and texture.

Investment & Collectibility

The 2017 Sine Qua Non The Hated Hunter is highly collectible, as with all SQN releases. With limited allocations and consistently high critic scores, this Syrah is sought after worldwide by serious collectors. Its unique artistry and scarcity make it a crown jewel in any California collection. Perfect for your collection.

Vintage Specifics & Accolades

The 2017 vintage in California was marked by a warm growing season with an early harvest, producing concentrated wines with rich aromatics and finely balanced tannins. Sine Qua Non once again delivered a wine of remarkable poise and individuality.

  • 98 points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
  • 97 points – Vinous
  • 96 points – Wine Spectator

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