Lindquist Family -- 2018 Syrah -- Central Coast, California and Justin Willett

and Justin Willett

Phillip Staehle

along with a touch more tannins and a little less acid

and made it a sommelier’s darling

Rita Hills Cuvée is a blend of the Bentrock

Lindquist Family -- 2018 Syrah -- Central Coast, California and Justin WillettBob Lindquist was the founder of Qup and is one of the pioneers of Syrah in California. Bob took cuttings from vineyards that trace back to the Chapoutier vineyards in Hermitage (very famous) and planted them, along with his partner Jim Clendenon of Au Bon Climat, to form the Bien Nacido Vineyard, one of the most famous vineyards in California. The first Syrah Qup was released in 1982, and when he sold the Qup brand and its then current releases 36