Stolpman Vineyards
Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Have had Stolman in restaurants before ( David Chang?) so went with this Northern Rhone style Syrah- me thinks the frigid temps outside despite heat lamps accented the fruit/Nerviness but nonetheless at least I enjoyed it. Think less gamey but some of that gorgeous high toned N Rhone fruit. Really delicious. Outside meal with family, in Chelsea NYC
Have had Stolman in restaurants before ( David Chang?) so went with this Northern Rhone style Syrah- me thinks the frigid temps outside despite heat lamps accented the fruit/Nerviness but nonetheless at least I enjoyed it. Think less gamey but some of that gorgeous high toned N Rhone fruit. Really delicious. Outside meal with family, in Chelsea NYC
Feb 20th, 2021
New England Public Media (WGBY Public Television & NEPR Public Radio), Wine Lovers Dinner w/ Guest Host Amy Traverso; 7 March 2020 at MGM Springfield; Springfield, MA
New England Public Media (WGBY Public Television & NEPR Public Radio), Wine Lovers Dinner w/ Guest Host Amy Traverso; 7 March 2020 at MGM Springfield; Springfield, MA
1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2020
Raspberry, pancetta, roast game, lavender, herbes de Provence. Massively structured, concentrated and inky. Easily my favorite Estate Syrah since the 2011.
Raspberry, pancetta, roast game, lavender, herbes de Provence. Massively structured, concentrated and inky. Easily my favorite Estate Syrah since the 2011.
1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2019
Fantastic Syrah! Complex notes of Tobacco and plum. Acidic first taste giving impression of non-existent carbonation which disappears almost as suddenly. Followed by deep flavors of plump, chocolate and blackberry. Loved it!
Fantastic Syrah! Complex notes of Tobacco and plum. Acidic first taste giving impression of non-existent carbonation which disappears almost as suddenly. Followed by deep flavors of plump, chocolate and blackberry. Loved it!
Mar 7th, 2022
Not as complex as some other bottles of this vintage I have had, but enjoyable all the same.
Not as complex as some other bottles of this vintage I have had, but enjoyable all the same.
Nov 7th, 2021
This tasty red reminds me of our family trip to the area and the amazing wines we shared! In particular, this Syrah is very fruit forward with tart blackberry and a bit of pepper. Doesn’t blow me away, but still quite delicious #hopvwineclub #houseofpurevin #detroit
This tasty red reminds me of our family trip to the area and the amazing wines we shared! In particular, this Syrah is very fruit forward with tart blackberry and a bit of pepper. Doesn’t blow me away, but still quite delicious #hopvwineclub #houseofpurevin #detroit
Jun 10th, 2021
Black pepper nose, with ripe fruit. Lovely wine that screams syrah. Not the most amazing we've had, but certainly enjoyable.
Black pepper nose, with ripe fruit. Lovely wine that screams syrah. Not the most amazing we've had, but certainly enjoyable.
Jul 31st, 2020
Fairly typical Central Coast Syrah. Good, not great. Pretty fruit forward.
Fairly typical Central Coast Syrah. Good, not great. Pretty fruit forward.
Jun 20th, 2020
Not very fruit forward, and dry - which I like with Syrahs. I really enjoyed this wine and the way it sat on my pallet. We’re exploring Syrahs and will add this to our rotation.
Not very fruit forward, and dry - which I like with Syrahs. I really enjoyed this wine and the way it sat on my pallet. We’re exploring Syrahs and will add this to our rotation.
Jun 16th, 2020