After working in wineries on the east end of Long Island in New York state, Louisa Sawyer founded Verdad Wine Cellars in 2000 focusing on Tempranillo, Albariño, Grenache Rosé and Graciano in 2011. In 2014 she began working with Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietals and, later, with Sauvignon Blanc. Louisa and Bob produced a Biodynamic Pinot Noir in 2009 under their Sawyer Lindquist Label for twelve consecutive vintages. Louisa traveled to Spain over three years with the Vara Winery team to select high end wines to import in bulk from premium wineries and co-ops all over Northern Spain. These wines were blended and finished by Bob and Louisa in New Mexico.

Accomplishments and Accolades

• Produced the first commercial Albariño in California in 2000 along with Michael Havens.
• Produced the first Temparanillo in Santa Barbara in 2001.
• Planted the first Demeter Certified Biodynamic Vineyard in Edna Valley in 2005.
• Named 'The First Lady of Albariño' by Tasting Panel Magazine
• San Francisco Chronicle Magazine 'Top 100 Wines' in 2011 for Verdad, Albariño
  

“Louisa Sawyer Lindquist’s Verdad label started with a focus on Spanish varieties, but now includes a very fine Cabernet Sauvignon as well. The wines are done in a style that emphasizes energy and freshness, although the Cabernet certainly is not shy.”

Antonio Galloni’s Vinous: From Santa Barbara: A Rare Bright Spot for California in 2020 (Aug 2022).