Stolpman Vineyards

Ballard Canyon Grenache

9.136 ratings
9.19 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Travis Enholm

Fresh fruit flavor, some nuance, missing some X factor

Fresh fruit flavor, some nuance, missing some X factor

3 people found it helpfulSep 26th, 2015
Eric Grasser

Dark plum, floral violet, blueberry. You can smell the whole cluster approach. Light in the palette with an Asian spice finish. Leans into elegance

Dark plum, floral violet, blueberry. You can smell the whole cluster approach. Light in the palette with an Asian spice finish. Leans into elegance

2 people found it helpfulDec 19th, 2015
Ben Franco

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.9

My second CA Grenache in the last 5 days I am ready to say this grape may belong in the new world of CA period!

My second CA Grenache in the last 5 days I am ready to say this grape may belong in the new world of CA period!

Mar 9th, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Grenache.

Grenache.

Nov 30th, 2014
Zak Kilson

Go find this, and drink it.

Go find this, and drink it.

Nov 11th, 2014
Christanna Honer

Light and upbeat! Sweet flowers on nose along with usual bright cherry and candied orange peel.

Light and upbeat! Sweet flowers on nose along with usual bright cherry and candied orange peel.

Aug 22nd, 2014
Chuy Galvan

Sommelier & Educator Titan Wines

9.5

We need to add Ballard Canyon AVA.

We need to add Ballard Canyon AVA.

Jul 13th, 2014
Christanna Honer

Bright candied red fruit. Lots of pep.

Bright candied red fruit. Lots of pep.

Jun 25th, 2014
Henry Fuseler

12/2025. After 12 years it drank very well. Nice flavor and a smooth finish.

12/2025. After 12 years it drank very well. Nice flavor and a smooth finish.

Dec 16th, 2024
Jason Keefer

Quintessential central coast Grenache! Well done!

Quintessential central coast Grenache! Well done!

Apr 22nd, 2018