2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Savagnin
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Harvest Dates 12 Sep 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Stolpman Estate Vineyard, Block 3 Savagnin
Grape Clone Three Savagnin strains propagated from cuttings associated with the Overnoy, Tissot and Macle vineyards, beginning in 2016
Vine Age Planted in 2016
Fermentation Vessels 500 L Ermitage Mt. La Vache French-oak puncheons, 33% new
Pressing Method Drained Free-Run Juice Only
Oak Details 33% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak33%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Only drained free-run juice entered the cuvée. The wine fermented in 33% new French 500 L Ermitage Mt. La Vache puncheons and was aged for 17 months in the same specification of puncheon. Production was 145 cases from the two-acre block.
Certifications CCOF organic certification; Demeter biodynamic certification
Tasting Notes Producer: lemon spray, creamy lemon custard, lime zest, lychee, ruby-red grapefruit, graphite, richness and high-toned acidity. James Suckling, 2026-06-16: rich and round, with baking spice, minerals, chalk, golden apple and lemon zest.
Critics Ratings 95
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Savagnin
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Harvest Dates 6 Oct 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Stolpman Estate Vineyard, Block 3 Savagnin
Grape Clone Three Savagnin strains propagated from cuttings associated with the Overnoy, Tissot and Macle vineyards, beginning in 2016
Fermentation Vessels New, light-toast 500 L French-oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache puncheon
Pressing Method Gentle Press Before Fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Oak Toast Level Light Toast
Production Details The fruit was gently pressed before fermentation. The wine fermented and aged for 15 months in a new, light-toast 500 L French-oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache puncheon. The mono-vintage debut yielded 48 cases from one 500 L puncheon sourced from the two-acre block.
Certifications CCOF organic certification; Demeter biodynamic certification
Tasting Notes Producer: rich and coating, balanced acidity, orange blossom, white flower petals and a fine white-gravel character. Vinous, 2025-08-28: mineral inflections, nutty and slightly oxidized orchard fruit, leesy salinity, mountain herbs, creamy texture and drive.
Critics Ratings 95