90 points and '100 Best Buys of 2012,' Wine & Spirits: "A light, bright, strawberry-scented syrah, this has a fresh, open feel to its red fruit flavor. Bob Lindquist makes some of the most consistently fine syrah in California, and this latest release is classical in its simple lines. Buy a case to enjoy this spring and summer once the cover comes off the grill. (Apr 2012)"

88 points Rhone Report: "Smelling and tasting like a quality Côtes du Rhône, the 2010 Qupé Syrah shows loads of Syrah fruit, pepper, licorice, and smoked earth to go with a medium-bodied, bright, crisp palate. Very juicy and lively, with plenty of acidity, yet enough fruit to make it all work, this delicious Syrah should be enjoyed over the coming 4-6 years or so. (Dec 2011)"

Producer notes: "This is a wine that displays more of the spicy, racy and mineral aspects of syrah with a strong savory component and less of that jammy fruit. There is a freshness on the palate that carries through the fi nish. This is certainly the most 'Northern Rhone-ish' of any of our Central Coast bott lings. If you're expecting a fruit bomb, you won't fi nd it here!"