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 — 11 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
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
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 — 11 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
Caramlized ruhbarb, strawberry pie on the nose. Great fruit. Perfectly balanced. — 9 years ago
Good. Easy to drink. — 9 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 — 10 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
Austen Ito
Meaty, smokey with dark fruits. Medium plus acid and finish. Med body. Love the intensity on this one. — 9 years ago