Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2023 / 750ml | $39.00≈ €34.70 · £29.32 | www.stolpmanvineyards.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Harvest Dates October 1–23, 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Block 3, planted in 1994, and La Croce Sangiovese
Fermentation Vessels Open-top concrete tanks
Oak Types Neutral Ermitage Vache Forest oak
Production Details The fruit was 100% destemmed, fermented in open-top concrete tanks, and matured in neutral Ermitage Vache Forest puncheons for 20 months; 1,750 cases were produced.
Certifications CCOF; Demeter
Tasting Notes Ripe cherry pie, fresh berry, red candy, sagebrush, garrigue, salinity, pepper, mocha-dusted strawberry and rose petal, with subtle silty tannins.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Harvest Dates November 4–7, 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Block 3 Sangiovese planted in 1994
Fermentation Vessels Open-top concrete tanks
Oak Types Neutral French oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The fruit was 100% destemmed, fermented in open-top concrete tanks, and matured for 19 months in neutral 500 L French-oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache puncheons; 1,850 cases were produced.
Certifications CCOF; Demeter
Tasting Notes High-toned red candy, peppermint, cinnamon stick, cherry, toasted oak and woody, dry fine tannin, with a light-footed finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Harvest Dates September 16–28, 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Predominantly the 1994 Sangiovese planting, with some high-density hilltop La Croce fruit
Grape Clone Predominantly Sangiovese “Rodino” clone, with some Sangiovese Grosso “Brunello” clones
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types Neutral French oak
Production Details The fruit was 100% destemmed and fermented in concrete and stainless steel. Maturation lasted 19 months in neutral 500 L French-oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache puncheons and one 4,000 L French-oak foudre; 1,540 cases were produced.
Certifications CCOF; Demeter
Tasting Notes Perfumed cherry and strawberry, late-spring brush, penetrating intensity and powerful caking tannins, balanced by lifted energy.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Harvest Dates October 21–25, 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 50% 1994 Sangiovese planting and 50% high-density hilltop La Croce block
Grape Clone 50% Sangiovese “Rodino” clone and 50% Sangiovese Grosso “Brunello” clones
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types 100% neutral French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The fruit was 100% destemmed and underwent native fermentation in concrete for an average of 14 days. The wine was racked from skins multiple times, solids were foot-trodden, and the cap received four punch-downs. Free-run wine matured for 21 months in 100% neutral French Ermitage Vache Forest 500 L puncheons; 1,650 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Red fruit, tight tannin, leather, sanguine notes, dried herbs, pine and menthol, with substantial weight and intensity.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Soil Limestone soils
Harvest Dates October 6–13, 2020
Estate Grown Yes
Sites The original 1994 Sangiovese planting and the high-density hilltop La Croce block planted in 2004
Grape Clone Rodino-clone Sangiovese from the 1994 planting, supplemented by La Croce Sangiovese
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types 100% neutral French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The fruit was 100% destemmed and underwent native fermentation in concrete. Old-vine lots were pressed dry after 10–11 days and La Croce lots after 22–24 days. Only free-run wine was retained and matured for 21 months in 100% neutral French Ermitage Vache Forest 500 L puncheons; 1,800 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Red perfume, freshness, richness, bold intensity, pipe smoke, savory finish and refined Sangiovese tannin and acidity.
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