Our Wines

Qupé focuses on cool climate expressions of Rhône varietals along the Central Coast of Santa Barbara Country.

This is a classic cool climate Chardonnay made in a traditional style. Aromas of citrus, pears and nutmeg waft from the glass, with just a hint of vanilla and toasty oak from aging in barrel. Mouth-coating viscosity on the palate balanced by naturally fresh, crisp acidity.

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Average age of the vines : 42 years old.

Situation : Bottom of the hillside. South/east.

Soil/Underground : Chalky-Clay. Rocky.

Cultivation : Ploughed. No weedkillers used. No chemical fertilizers used.

Ageing :18 months in oak barrels. 1/3 new oak.

It's a saturated dark black-red in colour, with tender, pure scents of super-fine plum, blackcurrant and blackberry, and not a splinter of wood too much. After this fresh yet delicate aroma, the palate is deep, refined, structured and resonant.

Vinification: the pressing of the grapes is very soft and the slow fermentation at 15 ° c lasts for about 14 days. The wine ages at controlled temperature followed by a quick passage in cask. Refine for six months in the bottle.

Tasting Notes: Very bright, polished platinum with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose with pear, citrus and floral notes developing into lemon cream, oatmeal and marzipan richness.

Bright and pale yellow wine with very fresh aromas of white flowers, acacia and hawthorn. The palate is fresh and saline but with a slight roundness for a Picpoul.

A gourmet Picpoul.

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“Which came first: Vin de Constance or Sauternes? I suspect the former.” Neal Martin

“Constantia was bought by European courts in the 18th and 19th Centuries in preference to Yquem, Tokay, Madeira…”  Hugh Johnson