Stolpman Vineyards
Crunchy Roastie Syrah Viognier
Funky and a bit sloppy tasting. Smelt decent.
Funky and a bit sloppy tasting. Smelt decent.
Oct 16th, 2021Day 1: def funky, 8.7. let's see how day 2 unfolds...day 2: much softer, violet berries, up to 8.8
Day 1: def funky, 8.7. let's see how day 2 unfolds...day 2: much softer, violet berries, up to 8.8
Dec 3rd, 2022Another solid version of this most interesting Syrah-Viognier blend. Dark ruby color. Very Beaujolais-like in style. (Has to be carbonic Maceration.) Cooked berries, purple flowers and grape Jolly Rancher candy on the nose. Same fruit on the pallet with a hint of green olives. Lower alcohol (12.5%) and very crisp (crunchy?) acidity. Very little tannin. Fresh tasting. Can certainly be chilled. Unusual and different.
Another solid version of this most interesting Syrah-Viognier blend. Dark ruby color. Very Beaujolais-like in style. (Has to be carbonic Maceration.) Cooked berries, purple flowers and grape Jolly Rancher candy on the nose. Same fruit on the pallet with a hint of green olives. Lower alcohol (12.5%) and very crisp (crunchy?) acidity. Very little tannin. Fresh tasting. Can certainly be chilled. Unusual and different.
Sep 18th, 2022Northern Rhône-Style Syrah/Viognier blend. (But it’s from Santa Barbara) Macerated berries (almost candy-like) on the nose with notes of purple flowers. Pallet also features candied fruit flavors with hints of black olives and roasted meat. Smooth tannins and Light-Medium bodied. Only 12.5% alcohol. In some ways, quite “Beaujolais-like.” (Carbonic Maceration?) Very nice when lightly chilled. Good grilling wine. Fresh tasting.
Northern Rhône-Style Syrah/Viognier blend. (But it’s from Santa Barbara) Macerated berries (almost candy-like) on the nose with notes of purple flowers. Pallet also features candied fruit flavors with hints of black olives and roasted meat. Smooth tannins and Light-Medium bodied. Only 12.5% alcohol. In some ways, quite “Beaujolais-like.” (Carbonic Maceration?) Very nice when lightly chilled. Good grilling wine. Fresh tasting.
Jul 22nd, 2022This is nice. Funky with cherries, plum jam. I don’t get much viognier. It is nice to see this from stolpman whose wines tend to be hedonistic.
This is nice. Funky with cherries, plum jam. I don’t get much viognier. It is nice to see this from stolpman whose wines tend to be hedonistic.
Apr 14th, 2022A good red to enjoy without having any pretensions. Uncorked this bottle with the awareness of the fun and love of it’s creative upbringing. Looking forward to enjoying many more. Excellent pairing with roasted chicken.
A good red to enjoy without having any pretensions. Uncorked this bottle with the awareness of the fun and love of it’s creative upbringing. Looking forward to enjoying many more. Excellent pairing with roasted chicken.
Dec 7th, 2021