Stolpman Vineyards
Leading Syrah Producer of Ballard Canyon AVA
Over 20 years ago, Thomas Stolpman, discovered what many might describe as 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. Stolpman is committed to preserving this natural environment for thier vines through natural farming, dry farming, & sustainable employment. In the winery, they prefer native fermentation & minimal manipulation.
Dedicated to sensible farming & winemaking, they believe that they can create natural, vibrant, site-specific wines, with a focus unique to Ballard Canyon AVA, California. Their 220-acre property, of which 153 acres are currently planted to grapes, lies on three major limestone ridgelines in Santa Barbara County. By implementing revolutionary viticultural techniques, they push the dry-farmed limestone vines to unprecedented levels of quality.
| Address | 2001 Ballard Canyon Rd, Solvang, CA 93463, USA |
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| Country | America |
| Region | California Wine |
| Appellation | Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara County |
From this Winery
A super summer sipper. Early picking for this purposeful Rose brings bright, refreshing acidity to the palate.
La Cuadrilla or "The Crew" is a wine that is made in partnership with the vineyard crew at Stolpman.
An amazing Santa Barbara Syrah done in a carbonic fermentation style to highlight the beautiful pure fruit aromas while retaining great acid and tannin structure.
Carbonically fermented Syrah followed by six months of barrel aging. Drink well chilled.
Carbonically fermented Grenache, Gamay and Trousseau. Chill it and crush it!
Find out what happens when you ferment Sangiovese in a Beaujolais Nouveau style. First wine in Stolpman's new 'So Fresh' lineup.
The Sea Urchin of Stephanie Mutz, a Santa Barbara Sea Urchin diver, was the inspiration behind this wine. Stolpman's team aimed to craft a wine with richness and acidity to pair perfectly with her wonderful hand-harvested California Uni.
This wine exists only because the owner, Tom, loves Italian wine. This is one of the very few California wines that can express Chianti's soft strawberry fruit, tomato acidity, and salt minerals.
Originals Syrah comes from the oldest vineyard blocks at Stolpman sitting atop limestone ridges. It's dry farmed and organically raised. The first Syrah ever planted in the Ballard Canyon AVA.
”The Chenin is amazing – I was really impressed. Floored actually. It far exceeded my expectations and I wouldn’t be surprised if it turns out to be one of the finest white wines California has seen." Brian McClintic MW of "The Somm"
Super-Cali Syrah, a unique co-ferment of 50% Syrah and 50% Sangiovese.
Tom Stolpman's top of line, high-density, own rooted Syrah dedicated to his beautiful wife, Marilyn, and her family, the Angeli Clan.