2016 QUPE SYRAH SAWYER LINQUIST VYD

What is better than a perfectly aged cool-climate Syrah, from a Biodynamic vineyard? IT was a fan favorite and best seller at our Qupe Open House this past weekend. Don't sleep on this wine. Rich, rustic, Syrah with time softened tannins...what a treat!

This wine is 100% Syrah, Demeter Certified Biodynamic Vineyard – Owned by Bob Lindquist at the time. Bob planted the vineyard in 2005, soon after the movie Sideways came out. This wine is 100% Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard from a hillside grown vineyard planted to numerous clones of Syrah. Soils are sand and limestone – ancient sea bed soils. Directly across the street from famed Alban Vineyard and an amazing sweet spot for Syrah.

Night harvested, and fermented in small open top tanks with approximately 25% whole clusters then aged in 100% French Oak (25% new) Burgundy barrels for 18 months. Stored in a temperature controlled warehouse since.

The 2016 Qupé Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard Syrah from Edna Valley is known for its rich, pure Syrah flavors, balanced acidity, and potential for aging. Notes of blackberry, cherry, cracked pepper, and olive tapenade and baking spices, with a smooth, delicious, and crowd-pleasing character.