Qupé Wine Cellars
Qupé is dedicated to producing handcrafted Rhône varietals and Chardonnay from California’s Central Coast. Traditional winemaking techniques are employed to make wines that are true to type and speak of their vineyard sources. Bob Lindquist founded Qupé in 1982 and joined forces with his mentor and friend, Jim Clendenen, of Au Bon Climat, in 1989, together building a “Modern Stone Age Winery,” Qupé Wine Cellars, on the Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria, California.
The goal is to make wines with impeccable balance that can be enjoyed in their youth, yet because of the good acidity from cool vineyard sites can also benefit from ageing. Bob and wife, Louisa are committed to sourcing grapes from some of the best and most prestigious vineyards in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties thus creating wines that are a precise statement of fruit, light, earth and minerals that build on the palate with quiet elegance. Bob Lindquist and Qupé wines have received numerous awards in the industry. Food & Wine Magazine has awarded the Qupé Syrah Central Coast with “Best Syrah – under $20” for the past 3 years. Bob was honored by Hospice du Rhône as their 2006 Person of the Year for his inspiring contributions to the production and promotion of Syrah in America.