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Producer priceRecommended retail price 2023 / 750ml $52.00≈ €46.27 · £39.09 www.stolpmanvineyards.com ↗

2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Orientation East-Facing
Harvest Dates October 10, 16 and 17, 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open-top concrete tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details 350 cases produced. Fruit came from the east-facing, high-density Block B ridgeline planted at 3,000 vines per acre. The fruit was 100% destemmed; fermentation ran for 12–14 days with gentle circulations and three total punch-downs. Élevage lasted 18 months in neutral 500 L Ermitage Vache Forest puncheons.
Certifications California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF); Demeter
Tasting Notes Lifted red fruit, darker purple fruit, sweet and savory grilled meat, toasty oak, rosemary, sage and rich ripeness
Food Pairing Korean short ribs

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Orientation East-Facing
Harvest Dates September 8 and 9, 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Open-top concrete tanks
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details 610 cases produced. Fruit came from east-facing, high-density ridgeline Block B. Vinification used 30% whole clusters, three total punch-downs and daily circulations. Élevage lasted 18 months in neutral 500 L French Vache Forest Ermitage puncheon.
Certifications California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF); Demeter
Tasting Notes Red, purple and black fruit, wood, peppercorn, exotic spices, vibrant acidity and a voluptuous body

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Orientation East-Facing
Harvest Dates October 10, 2021
Fermentation Vessels Open-top concrete
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details 620 cases produced. Fruit was selected from the east-facing, high-density ridgeline Block B. Vinification used 50% whole clusters; open-top concrete fermentation took 15–20 days. Élevage lasted 18 months in neutral 500 L French Vache Forest Ermitage puncheons.
Tasting Notes Candied cherry, vanilla, caramel, toast, ripe red fruit, richness and supple texture

2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.1%
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Soil Chalky limestone
Harvest Dates September 17 and 21, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Concrete
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details 540 cases produced from selected high-density ridgeline micro-blocks B4, B6 and B7. Fruit was 100% destemmed; native fermentation in concrete ran for 15–21 days. The wine was aged for 19 months in 100% neutral French Ermitage Vache Forest 500 L puncheon.
Tasting Notes Deep, brooding and tarry, with toast, anise, fresh herbs, chalk, charred dark fruit and creamy richness

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