Qupé
Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Like where this is going. Fresh, alive with its acid profile, moderate weight, really moving into its smokey phase. Tobacco, cigar, meat, crushed violet, sweet licorice, crunchy black cherry and berry fruit. Much more expressive than LBT, much more alluring perfume.
Like where this is going. Fresh, alive with its acid profile, moderate weight, really moving into its smokey phase. Tobacco, cigar, meat, crushed violet, sweet licorice, crunchy black cherry and berry fruit. Much more expressive than LBT, much more alluring perfume.
May 16th, 2018
Prefect example of how the combination of wine, place, and people can lend themselves to pure happiness, if only for a few hours and 750mL. Enjoyed this 2010 bottling at the Ahwahnee Lodge dinning room (Yosemite NP) with rack of lamb and roasted autumn vegetables. Showing great concentration, age, and structure. Cheers to more moments like this one!
Prefect example of how the combination of wine, place, and people can lend themselves to pure happiness, if only for a few hours and 750mL. Enjoyed this 2010 bottling at the Ahwahnee Lodge dinning room (Yosemite NP) with rack of lamb and roasted autumn vegetables. Showing great concentration, age, and structure. Cheers to more moments like this one!
Oct 30th, 2017Black olive, white pepper, and cranberry
Black olive, white pepper, and cranberry
May 20th, 2016Bottle wasn't showing the best. Muted red fruits, tobacco, cigar ash.
Bottle wasn't showing the best. Muted red fruits, tobacco, cigar ash.
Mar 10th, 2016Floral and fresh, almost burgundy like, reminded me of Jasmin Cote Rotie in style. Some anise notes and bright red fruits. Tons of life ahead. Pairing is crucial though, it was amazing with simply prepared lamb chops but got lost on the second day with lamb burgers. Just turned me on to Qupé.
Floral and fresh, almost burgundy like, reminded me of Jasmin Cote Rotie in style. Some anise notes and bright red fruits. Tons of life ahead. Pairing is crucial though, it was amazing with simply prepared lamb chops but got lost on the second day with lamb burgers. Just turned me on to Qupé.
Apr 21st, 2019Black pepper on the nose. Solid ripe cherry.
Black pepper on the nose. Solid ripe cherry.
May 10th, 2017
Deep red color, bold nose of roses and red fruit, let breathe for 20 mins at least, smoky, spicy, complex tannins, enjoy this delightful Syrah with sous vide steak!
Deep red color, bold nose of roses and red fruit, let breathe for 20 mins at least, smoky, spicy, complex tannins, enjoy this delightful Syrah with sous vide steak!
Sep 23rd, 2016