Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | $65.00≈ €57.84 · £48.86 | www.stolpmanvineyards.com ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Mourvèdre
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Soil Limestone chalk formed from former freshwater seabed
Orientation Southeastern Exposure
Harvest Dates October 18, 2024
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete fermenting tanks
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The fruit was 100% destemmed and fermented in concrete. Élevage lasted 10 months in 100% neutral 500 L French-oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache puncheon. The selected fruit came from the top crown of an own-rooted, pre-clonal block planted at 6,000 vines per acre; 335 cases were produced.
Certifications CCOF; Demeter
Tasting Notes Red petals, red berries, blackberry, berries and cocoa, nutmeg, baking spices and sizzling meat; a silky, cushioned texture contrasted by spice and energetic, savory character.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Mourvèdre
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Soil Limestone chalk formed from former freshwater seabed
Orientation Southeastern Exposure
Harvest Dates November 3–4, 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete fermenting tanks
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The fruit was 100% destemmed and fermented in concrete. Élevage lasted 15 months in neutral 500 L French-oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache puncheon. Fruit came from the top of an own-rooted, pre-clonal block planted at 6,000 vines per acre; 240 cases were produced.
Certifications CCOF; Demeter
Tasting Notes Crimson and violet color; fresh and candied red fruit, cherry-like polish, raspberry syrup, roast meat, tzatziki and soft, supple texture.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Mourvèdre
Classification Ballard Canyon AVA
Region California
Harvest Dates October 19, 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Concrete tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Vinification used 20% whole clusters. Native fermentation lasted 14 days in concrete tanks, followed by 10 months in neutral 500 L French Ermitage oak puncheons. Fruit came from an own-rooted, head-pruned Enz Vineyard-strain block planted at 6,000 vines per acre; 290 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Deep red fruit, tar, rosemary, minerality and brooding savory notes; less thick than the producer's Syrah wines and intended to evolve as its elements integrate.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Mourvèdre
Classification Ballard Canyon
Region California
Soil Limestone outcropping formed from ancient shell deposits
Harvest Dates October 19, 2021
Fermentation Vessels Open-top concrete
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The fruit was 100% destemmed. Native fermentation lasted two weeks in open-top concrete, with no sulfur additions through primary fermentation; this does not establish a sulfite-free finished wine. Élevage lasted 10 months in neutral 500 L French Ermitage oak puncheons. The own-rooted, head-pruned Enz Vineyard-strain block was planted at 6,000 vines per acre; 405 cases were produced.
Tasting Notes Red roses, crunchy cherry and cherry candy, with spice, bright acidity, fine tannin and a smooth but concentrated texture.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.1%
Grape Varieties 100% Mourvèdre
Drinking Window Producer suggested the ideal drinking window would begin in 2022
Region California
Soil Limestone outcropping formed from ancient shell deposits
Harvest Dates October 6 and October 10, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Open-top concrete
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The fruit was 100% destemmed. Native fermentation lasted 15 days in open-top concrete, with no sulfur additions through primary fermentation; this does not establish a sulfite-free finished wine. Élevage lasted 10 months in neutral 500 L French Ermitage oak puncheons. The own-rooted, head-pruned Enz-strain block was planted at 6,000 vines per acre. Production was 380 cases, and the release date was September 2021.
Tasting Notes Refined red fruit and spice, tightly wound and contemplative rather than simply fruit-forward.
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