Stolpman Vineyards Estate Syrah 2023

Viticulture

Area: Stolpman Estate Vineyard, Ballard Canyon AVA

Farming: CCOF certified organic and biodynamic certification.

Components: A combination of all own-rooted Syrah blocks within Stolpman’s Ballard Canyon Estate

Vinification

Vinification: 50% whole-cluster
Vatting/Fermentation: Native fermentation in open pop concrete fermenters
Cooperage & Elevage Neutral 500L French Oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache Puncheon for 11 months

Tasting notes

Lively, expansive red berry flavors. Fleshy texture, firm minerality and chalky, fine tannins create perfect balance.

Winery Description

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.