| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
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2011 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
6/25/2016 - Dan & Patti wrote: 89 pointsExcellent, complex,drink now |
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2011 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
2/7/2021 - PIntag wrote: 90 pointsRecent auction purchase. |
| White |
2011 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
4/24/2022 - oldcorke Likes this wine: 92 pointsLeesy aromas with rich fruitcake... and whiffs of pear.. and lead pencil (unexpectedly). Fully mature fruit backed with subtley powerful acid... and lemon peel. Deliciously rich & balanced but at it's peak. Recommend drinking now or within a year. |
| White |
2018 Qupé Chardonnay Y Block Bien Nacido VineyardSanta Maria Valley more |
4/18/2020 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 90 pointsSome California samples; 4/18/2020-4/19/2020: Medium yellow. Bright aromatics of see breeze and wild flowers on top of deeper notes of yellow apples and apricot, nougat, shaved ginger and graham cracker. Precise and fresh on the palate, lovely depth of texture and balanced. Yellow apples, lemon crème and apricot, mixed with meringue, salted almond, oyster shell, crushed rocks. Nuanced honeycomb and vanilla accents. A California Chard that makes me go, “Ahh…” in refreshment. What a bargain. Fermented and aged seven months in 15% new French oak. |
| White |
2018 Qupé Chardonnay Y Block Bien Nacido VineyardSanta Maria Valley more |
1/7/2022 - marcstevens45 wrote: 85 pointsPale golden color. Medium intensity on the nose. Slightly hot finish. Not a lot going on. Decent. 84-86 |
| White |
2017 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
4/3/2020 - MrOctoberfest wrote: NRFirst Cali chard in a while. Very heavy on the oak; it feels like licking an old barn door. |
| White |
2017 Qupé Chardonnay Y BlockSanta Maria Valley more |
4/17/2020 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 89 pointsRetail $22.Under screw. Vintage Wine Estates (Clos Pegasse, Cosentino) acquired Qupé a year and a half ago, with founder Bob Lindquist staying on as a consultant for the winery he founded nearly four decades ago in the Santa Maria Valley. Fermented and aged (9 months) in oak (20% new), this certainly has oak prominent in the aroma profile along with lime, Granny Smith, and vanilla. The palate does not come off oaky at all with bright citrus tartness, a fair amount of body on the mid-palate, and an above-average finish. Twenty-two bucks? You betcha. thedrunkencyclist.com |
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2017 Qupé Chardonnay Y BlockSanta Maria Valley more |
9/2/2020 - PNIELSEN Likes this wine: NROur local Costco has been offering this at around $15 which is a screaming deal. The notes from THE DRUNKEN CYCLIST (love that moniker) are right on the money. Worth seeking out for an honest, well-made bottle from a reputable producer. |
| White |
2017 Qupé Chardonnay Y BlockSanta Maria Valley more |
12/11/2020 - wkasimer wrote: 84 pointsThough I think it is well put together, it is not to my taste. There is a good balance of fruit and acid, but for me, the oak prominent and the thread of a final slightly bitter flavor (is it toast on the oak?) will have me turning to Chardonnays with less oak. |
| White |
2017 Qupé Chardonnay Y Block Bien Nacido VineyardSanta Maria Valley more |
2/14/2020 - cuffthis wrote: 85 pointsMedium yellow in color, this wine showed creamy tropical fruit of banana and passion fruit as well as butter. The mouth feel was very rich with full malo. The finish was medium in length with added notes of golden delicious apple. 13.5% abv. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
5/19/2012 - PIntag wrote: 89 pointsSanta Barbara County Tasting Trip - Day 2 (Tercero, Scott Cellars, Qupé/Verdad/Ethan, Sides Restuarant) (Los Olivos, CA): Tasting room in Los Olivos. A little noticeable oak and slight buttery component, but this didn't cross the line for me, also showing some minerality and citrus. Very nice. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
7/2/2012 - MattMauldin wrote: 91 pointsTasted at the Chardonnay Symposium, Santa Maria Valley. Lemon zest, spice, melon and lees. Well balanced with nice palate weight and feel and a full medium finish. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
8/30/2012 - MattMauldin wrote: 89 pointsLeads with toffee and butterscotch aromas enhanced with apple and lemon zest fruit. Crisp and balanced palate, holding tight fruit and spice notes along a grippy structure. Medium finish. Needs time. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
9/2/2012 - vegasoenophile wrote: 90 pointsZesty apple and pear on the nose. Buttery and smooth texture. Lime, pear and mineral with very light butter. Good acid and oak balance. Creamy feel. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
5/27/2013 - pmccullough17 wrote: 93 pointsPMcCullough: great wine! Full body with butterscotch and vanilla tones. Need more. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
8/15/2013 - winelover1808 wrote: 87 pointssolid. nothing spectacular. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
11/8/2013 - monizzy wrote: NRInventory error |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
11/27/2013 - pernety wrote: 82 pointsNice crisp Chardonnay. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
12/26/2013 - Dvogt wrote: 86 pointsNice fruit, but masked by oak; Was hoping some age would soften, but still very dominant. Lots of caramel and butterscotch. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
4/7/2014 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 88 pointsOak. Big oak. This is certainly a "traditional" California Chardonnay, which I actually do not mind. Sure, it is not my preferred style, but this is well made--good balance, a bit of fruit. But if you do not like oak in your chards, this is certainly not one for you. Very Good. thedrunkencyclist.com |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
4/12/2014 - Isdaddy Likes this wine: 91 pointsLemon, pear, mineral, light butter. Crisp and balanced. Definite oak influence but not too much. Wished I had bought more. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
6/1/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine: 88 pointsSipping at Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe. Very good offering by the glass. |
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2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
10/20/2015 - Sijan Likes this wine: 88 pointsRich & oaky w/ a little funk. Good acid. |
| White |
2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
1/15/2018 - mtwehr wrote: 89 pointsA little on the old side - deep gold color; age has changed to rich aromas of butterscotch, bruised yellow apple and pear, hint of nuttiness, toffee; round textured body, creamy but supple, butterscotch flavors. A lively acidity and minerality in the finish - hints of lemon and lime. |
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2009 Qupé Chardonnay Reserve Bien Nacido Block ElevenSanta Maria Valley more |
9/28/2019 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 90 pointsI had forgotten about this wine. As in it has been five years since we opened the previous bottle of this wine. At that time, it was a bit overwhelmingly oaky. Today? Not so much. Sure, it is there on the nose, along with tropical notes (guava?) and a bit of minerality. The palate is rich, unctuous, and voluptuous, but the oak on the nose, while noticeable, is not nearly as prominent as the nose suggests (or as much as I noted back in 2014). A solid effort, and while not a Chassagne in disguise, it's still quite nice. thedrunkencyclist.com |
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