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Bright greenish-golden–a hue not predicting massive concentration or age, but also not inferring a super-light white. Ashy, leaf-detritus nose with shy melon, apricot and neutral-oak masking under-pinnings of malo creaminess and Chardonnay piña-colada. Pure and clean, not relying on *oak & butter* oblivion–as many versions at this price-point do–a well-balanced bouquet with smoky, musty nuances…

You know, it’s funny how we can *forget* about a wine. A brand. We get all wrapped up in the hot new kids, their methods and showcase vineyards, possibly flashy labels and glowing social media content–and I’m not taking anything away from them, I’m guilty of this myself, in fact: I’m TALKING about myself. And especially with Syrah. All the North Coast and Santa Barbara darlings with their high…

Forget @UsSoccer #WorldCup loss with #FourthofJuly #Wine from #Qupe #Syrah Central Coast #California 2011 @qupewines

US Soccer may have lost, albeit heroically, to Belgium (a country about the size of Maryland) in the Fifa World Cup 2014 knockout stages.

Rubbing it in.

But crying is un-American. We have the explosive bombast of July 4th to distract ourselves with this Friday.  Better yet, we can watch France lose to Germany.  So dab those (non-existent) tears with the flag.  Fire up that meat-annihilating…

We'll see you there!

Bob will be pouring at COCHON 555 in Los Angeles! This is an epic pork event with amazing food and fantastic wine! February 23 at the Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica.