Lindquist Family 2019 Chardonnay Bien Nacido 750ml

Hazelnut, butter-poached lemon, squeezed mandarin and light macadamia nut aromas make for a wondrous nose on this bottling by Bob Lindquist. Yellow pear skins, grapefruit peels and a touch of guava show on the palate, which is pithy in texture.

Score: 91 points -- Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast, 2021

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Bob Lindquist is a Santa Barbara veteran who has been making compelling wines for decades. These days, Lindquist has his own labels, but the wines are quite similar in style to those that brought him so much acclaim at Qupé, specifically white and red Rhônes.