In-Store Tasting, Lindquist Family Wines and Verdad Wine Cellars, Thursday, September 10, 2026, 7:00PM - 8:15PM

We are thrilled to welcome husband-and-wife team Bob Lindquist of Lindquist Family Wines and Louisa Sawyer Lindquist of Verdad Wine Cellars. In 1982, Bob founded Qupé, the legendary winery known for pioneering cool-climate Syrah and Rhône-style white varieties such as Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier. He is revered as one of the Central Coast’s original Rhône Rangers, with many “firsts” to his name. He established Lindquist Family Wines in 2018 where he focuses on classic Old World winemaking techniques to produce elegant, balanced, and age-worthy Syrah, Grenache, Marsanne, and a unique Viognier/Chardonnay blend. In 2000, Bob encouraged his wife Louisa to pursue her dream of making wines with Spanish varieties – she was so successful that Tasting Panel Magazine called her the “First Lady of Albariño.” Join us and meet both winemakers while sampling 8 delicious wines for only $25!

Wines to be poured:

2025 Verdad Grenache Rosé, Martian Ranch Vineyard ($32) | 2024 Verdad Albariño, Martian Ranch Vineyard ($35) | 2020 Verdad Tempranillo, Martian Ranch ($40) | 2023 Two Wolves Cabernet Sauvignon ($60) | 2022 Lindquist Family Central Coast Syrah ($30) | 2024 Lindquist Family Wines Viognier – Chardonnay Central Coast ($35) | 2023 Lindquist Family Grenache ($48) | 2021 Lindquist Family "Z" Block Syrah, The Original Hillside ($65)

Cheese & charcuterie will be served.

All wines poured will be available for purchase at a 10% discount after the event.

Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours before start time for a refund or transfer to another class or event. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older and pay for admission to the event. This includes designated drivers and caregivers.

About Bob Lindquist

An original Rhône Ranger, Bob Lindquist has been making wine on the Central Coast since 1982. His focus has been on Rhone varieties and Chardonnay from some of the best cool climate vineyards in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. His wines are known for elegance, balance and longevity in the cellar, with a strong nod to the traditional winemaking techniques of the Old World.

About Bob Lindquist’s Wines

Producing balanced, cool climate wines since 1982 & known for his Chardonnay and pioneering Rhône varieties | 1982: Bob made the first Syrah in Santa Barbara County | 1987: The first Marsanne made in California | 1987: The first cool climate Bien Nacido Syrah | 1988: The first Red Rhône blend in Santa Barbara | 1989: The first Viognier in Santa Barbara | Bob has also been making a traditionally styled Chardonnay since 1982 and a unique Viognier/Chardonnay blend since 1991

About Louisa Sawyer Lindquist

Louisa Sawyer Lindquist started Verdad Wine Cellars in 2000, with a vision of making Spanish grape varietal wines grown on the Central Coast of California. In addition to Albariño, Grenache Rosé, Tempranillo, Garnacha and Graciano, Louisa makes a Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles. Louisa started learning about winemaking working in vineyards on the East end of Long Island before moving to California in 1992.

About Verdad Wine Cellars

Verdad Wine Cellars produces critically acclaimed delicious, balanced wines from great Central Coast vineyards. They specialize in wines made from Spanish grape varieties such as Albariño,

Tempranillo and Garnacha as well as Cabernet Sauvignon. Over half of their wines are made with Demeter Certified Biodynamic and Organic grapes.

Please note that there are no tickets for Wine House classes or events. Your name will be on the Attendee List at the entrance.