"This is one of the finest Syrahs I’ve made…classic cool climate structure with aromas of black pepper, cardamom, dried raspberries and spicy oak.  On the pallet, there is abundant fruit that is perfectly balanced with fresh acidity and tannins.  This is a wine for the cellar…you won’t be unhappy enjoying it now, but if you can be patient, and wait at least 5-10 years, you’re patience will be rewarded".- Bob Lindquist

*94 points Wine Enthusiast

Bien Nacido consistently gives us some of our best Chardonnay grapes. This wine is completely dry, elegant and balanced. The aromas show pears, apples and hints of butter cream from the oak and malo. In the mouth it is medium bodied with racy, citrus like acidity and a clean, long finish.

*92 points Wine Enthusiast

*93 points Wine & Spirits

This wine is 90% Syrah, 4% Grenache, 4% Mourvedre and 2% Graciano, blended from vineyards in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.  The primary vineyards are: Sawyer Lindquist in the Edna Valley; Bien Nacido in the Santa Maria Valley; Ibarra-Young in the Los Olivos District; and Martian Ranch in the newly appointed Alisos Canyon AVA near Los Alamos in the heart of Santa Barbara County.

*92 points 'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast

*90 points Antonio Galloni Vinous

It is an elegant expression of the Chardonnay grape at only 12.5% alcohol, but with a persistent intensity and nerve. 

*93 points Antonio Galloni Vinous

*93 points Wine Enthusiast

*93 points Wine & Spirits 

This is classic cool climate Grenache…wild cherry color, and wild cherry and hard spice aromas. It is an elegant expression of Grenache and should age beautifully for 10-15 years.  The wine is Demeter Certified Biodynamic.

*96 points 'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast

*93 points Antonio Galloni 

The 2019 Lindquist Family GSM shows all the best characteristics of these 3 varietals when grown in cool climate…forward, juicy, wild cherry from the Grenache…spice and depth from the Syrah…and complex earthiness from the Mourvedre.  Each of these components on their own were special, and the 3 together makes a completely different and delicious blend.

*92 points "Ripe dark cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco and incense add to its brooding personality." -  Antonio Galloni Vinous

When young it exhibits aromas of wet stone, under ripe peaches with a hint of honey.  As it ages, it takes on more of a honey nut character, with mineral and lanolin undertones.  

*92 points 'Editors' Choice' Wine Enthusiast

*90 points JEB Dunnuck

This is an elegant, cool climate expression of Mourvedre, with classic earthiness, spice and wild berry aromas.  It is a bold wine on the palette, with moderate tannins and refreshing acidity. 

This wine shows classic Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay characteristics…pears and apples, along with hints of citrus and minerals, this all nicely cloaked with sweet French oak.  The flavors are straightforward and very approachable.  Drink this over the next two to three years.

This wine shows classic black pepper and spice, with fresh, balanced acidity and clean moderate tannins.  It is bottled under Stelvin for easy access and immediate enjoyment!

The 2020 GSM is very much Grenache driven with that juicy, red fruit core.  This supplemented nicely with the spiciness and earthiness from the Syrah and Mourvedre.

The 2020 Lindquist Family Marsanne is dry and fresh and went through complete malo for complexity and richness.

"Floral notes, melon, white flowers and mint are all beautifully lifted". *92 Antonio Galloni Vinous

This is a classic cool climate style of Viognier.  Aromatics of honeysuckle, peach and apricot, with the fresh acidity and minerality. Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard, Edna Valley.

100% Biodynamic

This beautiful blend works great as an aperitif, and is versatile with a wide variety of foods that a dry, aromatic wine can compliment…Thai food, grilled fish, chicken Tikka Masala and mild cheeses.  It’s not meant to put in the cellar, rather it is meant to be put in the refrigerator and consumed within a year or two!

*92 Antonio Galloni