The 1991 Syrah-Bien Nacido Reserve is an explosively rich, super-concentrated, black/purple-colored wine. A huge nose of tobacco, pepper, cassis, and herbs is followed by a wine with surprisingly soft tannins, penetrating richness, and a long, tannic, spicy finish. It is a terrific Syrah for drinking over the next decade.The wines of Bob Lindquist, the owner/winemaker of Qupe, continue to go from strength to strength. His current offerings are the best he has yet produced. This is a winery dedicated to the rich, bold personalities of Rhone Valley varietals. The three red wine cuvees I tasted all possess saturated deep ruby/purple colors. Velvety textured, rich, full-bodied wines, they reveal exceptional winemaking. Tel. (805) 688-2477