Brilliant fruit and intensity. structured with long finish — 10 years ago
Qupe Syrahs are always terrific. This one didn't disappoint but have had better from Qupe. — 11 years ago
Spice and dark fruit. Restrained. Elegant. Great food pairing. Olive oil woodsy. — 11 years ago
Minus 15 degrees. Qupe Chardonnay 2006 — 12 years ago
The most delicious bottle I've had yet. I loved every moment of this wine from the richness to the citrus notes. Absolutely perfect for my pallet. — 12 years ago
Marsanne at its best in the new world — 12 years ago
Out of mag — 13 years ago
Pretty awesome with grilled pork loin with Dijon and tarragon reduction. — 9 years ago
Good. Easy to drink. — 10 years ago
Classic Northern Rhone style. Bright black fruit, violet, a hint of smoked meat and black pepper/olive. Mid weight, fresh acidity and well structured. Definitely a cut above standard Cali Syrah. Classic wine from a classic producer — 11 years ago
there's a wild and wooly oaken monster trying to emerge but the lacy and flowery viognier coaxes it back in the bottle — 11 years ago
While visiting the Qupé tasting room in Los Olivos, they poured the medium-ruby '11 Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard Pinot Noir. A funky earthy nose intermixed with floral and savory herb notes. Subtle and elegant palate of cranberry and cherry flavors. Hints of neutral oak on the aftertaste. — 12 years ago
A bit of wine with a management dinner... — 12 years ago
Caramlized ruhbarb, strawberry pie on the nose. Great fruit. Perfectly balanced. — 10 years ago
Brick red, leathery, rounded — 10 years ago
This really stood, nicely following CDP and Cornas. Lots of depth, meat, spice with smooth tannins. Magnum. At Villa Creek. — 11 years ago
Smooth as silk, blackberry for sure. — 11 years ago
Nice structure, plenty of dark fruit, touch of funk. Holding up well — 12 years ago
Trip back to Bandol. Powerful but needs 5 more years to develop. Stock and try later. — 13 years ago
Out of mag — 13 years ago
Ray Vanderhoff
Rhone Style White Blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Marianne. Big fruit, White flowers and wet gravel on both the nose and pallet. Bracing acidity. Really good wine. — 9 years ago