Cool since 1982...

Qupe was founded in 1982, along Foxen Canyon Road, in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Amazingly enough this was right next door to where Andrew Murray Vineyards was founded less than a decade later. Qupe's founder, Bob Lindquist, is a giant in the world of wine, where he is a pioneer in every sense of the word. Qupe's founding in 1982, paved the way for our own founding in 1990. Bob loved Syrah before anyone else. He quickly grew Qupe into a worldwide phenom of a Rhone focused wine brand that also crafted delicate and delicious Chardonnay. Bob piorneered hillside sites, from cool climate appellations, with sandy, calcareous and rocky soils. Andrew Murray Vineyards grew up in the shadow of this legendary and historic brand.

By way of tenacity and some good fortune, Andrew was able to purchase the Qupe brand and all assets (including an amazing array of library wines) in October of 2024. Andrew and his family and his very capable winegrowing team have brought the brand home, to where it started on Foxen Canyon Road, when it was just a couple of barrels and glint in Bob's eyes. All of us at Andrew Murray Vineyards are extremely excited about the future. We look forward to righting the ship and bringing Qupe back to its former glory by focusing on the brand's core values of sustainabilty, quality, and affordability. The current array of wines are absolutely delcious. We invite you to seek them out in your home markets and stores and restaurant wine lists. The wines are rich and nuanced and thoughtfully crafted. If you are a fan of Andrew Murray Vineyards, then we are confident that you will also enjoy the entire range of Qupe wine.