FROM THE WINERY
2014 Originals Syrah Vineyard: Blocks 1 & 2 – oldest vines on the property Varietal Blend: 100% Syrah Vinification: 50% whole-cluster in open top unsealed concrete tanks Vatting/Fermentation: 28 days Cooperage & Elevage: all neutral puncheon for 14 months Inky dark, Originals Syrah is tightly wound, strong and lively. It will certainly enjoy a long life in the cellar and reward those
with the patience to wait. If opened prior to 2018, please make sure the grill is hot and a ribeye is nearby: this bad boy needs protein.
2014 Estate Syrah Tasting Notes Varietal Blend: 100% Syrah Vinification: Native fermentation, 50% whole-cluster Vatting/Fermentation: Concrete fermenting tank Cooperage & Elevage: 100% neutral French oak for 18 months Juicy yet complex and savory. If you don’t like this wine - I give up. We continue to take pride in the relevance of this wine throughout the world. Throughout Northern Europe, the US, and even to Asia; sommeliers and customers seize on Estate Grown Syrah for its upfront joyful drinkability coupled with the underlying bonus of a more serious layer of iron, meat, and menthol that unfurl and reward those that cellar the wine just a couple years. A strong showing even following the past three great vintages, this wine proudly carries the Estate Grown Syrah torch forward.
2016 Para Maria Rose Vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon from Los Olivos District & Syrah from Stolpman Estate, Block 2 Varietal Blend: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah Vatting/Fermentation: Native fermentation in 100% stainless steel Cooperage & Elevage: 100% Stainless steel Extremely bright and refreshing, the pale salmon Rose comes off bone-dry and zesty. Para Maria shows light and pure, straight-forward and delicious, with just a flare of exotic lychee, star fruit, and jasmine. A lively tangerine peel spray softly feathers the palate though the finish.
About Stolpman Vineyards Over 20 years ago, our Founding Partner, Thomas Stolpman, discovered what we believe to be one of the greatest viticultural sites on earth. Hidden in the hills of California’s
Central Coast, on a rare Limestone outcropping & unobstructed from the Pacific Ocean wind, this unique land is ideally suited to grow Syrah and Roussanne grapes. We are committed to preserving this natural environment for our vines through natural farming, dry farming, & sustainable employment. In the winery, we prefer native fermentation & minimal manipulation. Dedicated to sensible farming & winemaking, we believe that we can create natural, vibrant, site-specific wines, with a focus unique to Ballard Canyon AVA, California.
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