qupe wines with gavin channin/pinnacle

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One of the original rhone rangers was Bob Lindquist who along with Jim Clerenden helped get across the idea that there were other wines in the world beside cabernet and chardonnay. The area of south central california near have a different climate needs and because of the topography of Santa Barbara they can coexist and thrive.


Qupe 2008 Marsanne Santa Ynez Valley lighter in color and texture than I expected. fresh was the best way I could describe this wine. with a little roussanne blended in.

2008 Bien Nacido Cuvee a blend of chardonnay and viognier.. golden color, juicy, a little unctious and light green olive that will probably go away with time. not the aromatic that was overpowering.

2008 Bien Nacido Chardonnay Y block. light tropical fruit nose, soft malo, just a really pleasant easy drinking chard

Los Olivos Cuvee 207 juicy, hints of raspberry on palate... pretty finish... a blend of syrah, mourvedre and grenache..

Syrah Central Coast 2007 a touch of earth and lots of black berry fruits on the palate... great example of central coast wine.

Syrah Bien Nacido 2007... dark color, cedar, lush fruit, dark fruits, a touch of iodine at the finish... juicy just a little hot but this wine had me at hello... great wine..just my style