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...

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Manfred and Elaine Krankl

Winery Information

Region: , , ,

Address: PO Box 1048, Oak View, CA 93022

Open for Tastings: No

Major Grapes: , ,

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

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Published: September 2025