Winery Story
Sine Qua Non
Beneath the California sun, where art and alchemy entwine, the ever-evolving story of Sine Qua Non unfolds—bold, enigmatic, and built to endure.
Homegrown
The sun comes up in the morning And it shines that light around One day, without no warning Things start jumping up from the ground – Neil Young, “Homegrown” When Manfred Krankl arrived in Los Angeles from his native Austria in 1980, wine was not the obvious path forward. Trained in hospitality, he found work...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
Address: PO Box 1048, Oak View, CA 93022
Open for Tastings: No
Major Grapes: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah
Vineyard Size: Eleven Confessions Vineyard—33 acres; Cumulus Vineyard—12.5 acres; Molly Aida Vineyard—1.5 acres; The Third Twin Vineyard—35 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 1994
Owner: Manfred & Elaine Krankl
Winemaker: Manfred Krankl
Website: https://www.sinequanon.com
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: September 2025