Central Coast

Very peachy nose. Rich and full at the front of the palate, gentle, and the freshness is more from the lightly grainy texture than from acidity. Pear-grained.
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com(summer 2017)

Another interesting wine that will age, yet might not dish out too much pleasure at the end of the day, the 2012 Marsanne is juicy and tangy, with green apple, melon, crushed stone, mineral and leafy herbs to go with a medium-bodied, juicy palate. I like the purity here and it is beautifully balanced, with the capacity to evolve for 15 years or more. Acid heads will enjoy this even more than me. Drink 2015-2026.
Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate (summer 2013)

Bob Lindquist is one of the pioneers of Rhône varieties in California. He started his winery, located in the Bien Nacido vineyard, in the 1980s. Qupé refers to the native Californian poppy and state flower. Bob has travelled extensively to various wine regions and has perfected his craft over the years. His wines are incredibly refined and will often age beautifully in bottle.

Ruby in colour, paler at the rim, the nose has pepper spice mingled with dark red berry fruit – cherries, raspberries and cranberries. There are layers of complexity, with liquorice and cedar spice combined with a floral lift of violets and dried berry fruits. The palate has a juicy but tightly wound core, full of freshness and energy. The tannins are well integrated with a ripe but firm character to them. Drink now to 2027.