

Verdad Wine Cellars
Lindquist Family Wines
Sawyer Lindquist
Biodynamic, Organic & Certified Sustainable
Wines of Balance & Character
Our Wines
Albariño, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, Rosé , Viognier, Mourvèdre , Marsanne, GSM, Graciano, Carignan
Verdad Wine Cellars
Louisa Sawyer Lindquist has been producing small production, artisanal wines of great quality since 2000. She makes Spanish grape varietal wines from cool coastal vineyard sites and single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, and has a special passion for making biodynamic wines. The wines have great structure, balance and pure flavors.
Lindquist Family Wines
Lindquist Family Wines are made by master winemaker Bob Lindquist. Bob specializes in crafting balanced, elegant Rhone grape varietal wines and Chardonnay from the best cool climate vineyard sites on the Central Coast. The production is small and focused and produces wines with great finesse.
Sawyer Lindquist Wines
Louisa Sawyer and Bob Lindquist work together to make the Sawyer Lindquist wines. Most of the wines produced under this label are sold exclusively through our tasting room and wine club.
The current offerings include a Pinot Gris, Tempranillo-Syrah blend and Pinot Noir.Browse Our Site
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Verdad Award Winning Albarino
Verdad Wine Cellars was the first in California to produce a varietal Alabrino for commercial release in 2000. Winemaker Louisa Sawyer Lindquist, named ‘The First Lady of Albariño’ from The Somm Journal,makes pure delicious biodynamic Albariño. Currently pouring the 2019 vintage at the tasting room.
The Patio Vibe
Wine & Ambience
Bob Lindquist
Winemaker
San Luis County
The Perfect Match
Variety of Wine Sizes
We carry a wide variety of wines in 750 ml, magnums (1.5 liters), along with limited amounts of three and five liter bottles.
Verdad & Lindquist Family Wine
Tasting Room
Tasting Room LOCATION
211 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 270-4900
Tasting Room Hours
BUSINESS HOURS
Sunday & Monday 12 to 5
Tuesday - CLOSED
Wednesday - Thursday 12 to 5
Friday & Saturday 12 to 7
Happy Hour Friday's ONLY 4 to 7
(Glass & Bottle purchases only)
Saturday 12 to 7
We are conveniently located in the charming village of Arroyo Grande.
Our tasting flight is $25 and includes 5 wines.
Cheese plates available everyday $15 (serves two).
Custom Cheese are Charcuterie platters (4 to 6 people) available for pre-order 24 hours in advance and must be pre-paid. (805)270-4900.
Reservations are only required for parties of 5 or more. (805)270-4900
We provide curbside pick-up and local complimentary delivery from Santa Maria to San Luis Obispo.
Vineyards
Bien Nacido Vineyard
First planted in 1973, the famed Bien Nacido Vineyard is located in the very best spot in the Santa Maria Valley AVA. The combination of site, climate, soil, and quality farming have elevated Bien Nacido to the highest ranks among the worlds best! It is also where the winery is located.
Ibarra Young
Located in the heart of the Los Olivos District AVA, this little gem of a vineyard was originally planted in 1971. The vineyard is named for Charlotte Young, the owner of the property, and Miguel Ibarra, the vineyard worker who planted the vines by hand and tended them until he retired in 2013. It has been farmed organically since 1999.
CLV Winery
The winery, Clendenen Lindquist Vintners’ (CLV), was established at the Bien Nacido Vineyard in 1989. It is a partnership between longtime winemaking friends, Jim Clendenen (Au Bon Climat) and Bob Lindquist. A number of winemakers, including Louisa Sawyer Lindquist, make their wines here, using the best traditional equipment and barrels along with the outstanding CLV staff.
Reeve’s Vineyard
Reeve’s Vineyard is locatedon the western edge of Edna Valley. It’s a small four-acre vineyard that is
SIPS Certified Sustainable, and farmed using organic practices. It has gently
sloping hills and produces delicious cool climate Grenache, Syrah and
Chardonnay. Bob & Louisa have working with this vineyard since 2020 and
have taken over the farming themselves in 2025 with help from Erin Amoral of
Pacific Coast Farming. Wines sourced from this vineyard are the Verdad Reeve’s
Grenache Rosé, Lindquist Family Grenache, GSM (Grenache & Syrah) and
Viognier-Chardonnay (Chardonnay) blend.Martian Ranch Vineyard
Martian Vineyard is located in the Alisos Canyon AVA in Santa Barbara County. It has its own unique microclimate, typically 10 degrees cooler than the Santa Ynez Valley and 10 degrees warmer than Santa Maria, with warm days and very cold nights allowing the fruit from our vineyard to achieve incredible concentration and balance. The soil, called "moon dust" is well aerated and mainly comprised of shale-y clay loam. The vineyard is Demeter Certified Biodynamic.
Jack Knife Vineyard
Jack Knife Vineyard is in the Estrella district within thePaso Robles AVA. This vineyard site has the Cabernet Sauvignon planted at about
1,100 feet on Alluvial soils with sandy and clay loams. It’s notable for the
warm days and cool nights with a diurnal temperature shift between forty and
fifty degrees which helps ripen the grapes while preserving aromas and acidity.
This vineyard is certified organic.Whale Rock Vineyard
Whale Rock Vineyard, located in the Templeton Gap districtwithin the Paso Robles AVA. Templeton is a cool Region II, with direct ocean
influences. The soils are shaly, gravelly loam with sandstone, limestone,
siltstone and marine and whale fossils. Due to climate and nature of the soils,
the grapes have high acidity and great structure. The vineyard is certified
organic and also uses biodynamic farming practices.Two Wolves Vineyard
Two Wolves Vineyard is located in the far eastern edge ofthe Santa Ynez Valley on the border of Happy Canyon in Santa Barbara County. The vineyard has sweeping views of the San Rafael Mountains with rolling terrain
and Chamise shaly loam soils. There is a diurnal temperature variation and an
ocean influence. It is a warmer vineyard site that is ideal for Bordeaux grape
varietals. This vineyard is certified organic.
Christy & Wise VineyardChristy & Wise is on the border of the Sta. Rita Hill's AVA in Santa Barbara County. It’s a very cool vineyard site with direct ocean
influence. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean results in fog-laden mornings
followed by mid-morning sunshine. Almost like clockwork, ocean breezes pick up
in the early afternoon, moderating daily temperatures. This maritime influence
combined with sedimentary soils with limestone - as very low yields - provide
an ideal place to grow world class Chardonnay. The vineyard is Demeter Certified Biodynamic.Duvarita Vineyard
Located within a cool site west of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA near Lompoc and the La Purisima Mission. Planted in 2000, the vineyard now totals over 28 acres with 16 acres of Pinot Noir (2A, 4, 113, 115, 667, 777 clones), 7 acres of Chardonnay (Calera, Mt. Eden, 76, 95, 548 clones), 4 acres of Syrah (Estrella, 470, 877 clones), and less than 1 acre of Viognier. The site consists of two south facing slopes with a small flat step in the middle. The elevation starts at 180 feet and tops out at 370 feet above sea level.
The vines are planted close together and low to the ground to protect them from the ocean breezes and provide heat from the soil. The sandy soils provide light reflection and are well drained.
Tasting/Tech Notes
Here you will find details about our wines. For downloadable tech notes click the button below for the wine of your choice.
Harvest 2025
Martian Vineyard Clairette
Martian Vineyard
Bien Nacido Hillside
Roussanne
Presqu'ile Sauvignon Blanc
Presqu'ile Sauvignon Blanc In The Press
Cabernet Sauvignon
Whale Rock Vineyard
Upcoming Events
Verdad & Lindquist Family Wines Tasting Room
Terroir Master Class
Come explore the terroir of Martian Ranch & Vineyard with special guest
Nan Helgeland, the passionate owner of this special vineyard in the Alisos Canyon AVA near Los Alamos.
Nan’s commitment to biodynamic farming, wildlife and beautifully crafted wine are reflected in the care of her vineyard, her
thriving gardens, animals and the wildlife that surrounds the vineyard.
Martian Ranch & Vineyard is one of the finest examples of biodynamic
vineyards in Santa Barbara County and in California.Nan, along with her dedicated staff, meticulously farm the vineyard and grows 10 different grape varieties. To walk through
Martian Ranch & Vineyard is to explore viticulture at its finest. Every
vine is healthy and well cared for. The fruit is impeccable and the wines are
singular in their purity and expression.At our Martian Ranch & Vineyard Retrospective wine night, we will taste through 10 different wines made by Louisa & Bob
Lindquist, sourced from Martian & Vineyard and hear about the site’s
special terroir, the differences in vintages and our wine making techniques.
These are all small production, hand crafted winesVerdad & Lindquist Martian Ranch & Vineyard Wines:
Grenache Rosé
Albariño 2023
Albariño 2024- New Release
2024 EYC Wine (Private Label)- A blend of Clairette Blanche and Albariño
Mourvèdre 2019
Mourvèdre 2021
Mourvedre 2022
Mourvedre 2023- New Release
Tempranillo 2022
Tempranillo 2023 - New Release
Tempranillo - Syrah Blend 2023 - New Release
We hope you can join us for this unforgettable evening as we take a look back at the story, spirit
and these standout wines sourced from this belovedDemeter certified biodynamic vineyard.
Details:
Location: Verdad & Lindquist Family Tasting Room
211 East Branch Street Arroyo Grande
Time: 5:30 to 7
$50/pp
Wine Club Members $45/pp
Includes tasting with cheese & charcuterie
Seating is limited - Get your Tickets TODAY!
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Questions? - (805)270-4900
We will be open for Halloween. There will be street closure for trick or treating from 5 to 6. More details soon!
GSM Blending Seminar At the Winery, Spring 2026
Contact Us
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211 East Branch St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420FALL HOURS
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 12 to 5
Fridays 12 to 7
Happy Hour Friday Nights 4 to 7
Saturday 12 to 6
CLOSED - TUESDAY(805) 270-4900Louisa Sawyer Lindquist & Bob Lindquist
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