Central Coast AVA is an all-encompassing appellation used for wines blended across several counties in the broader central coast viticultural region.
The associated counties (and their AVAs) are Alameda (Livermore Valley); Contra Costa; Monterey (Arroyo Seco, Carmel Valley, Chalone, San Lucas); San Benito (Cienega Valley, Lime Kiln Valley, Mount Harlan, Paicines); San Luis Obispo (Arroyo Grande, Edna Valley, Paso Robles, York Mountain); Santa Clara Valley (most of Santa Cruz Mountains, San Ysidro); and Santa Barbara (Santa Maria Valley, Santa Ynez Valley).
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.
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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.