2023 Stolpman, Estate Vineyard Ballard Canyon AVA Syrah, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California

Stolpman’s Flagship Estate Grown Syrah
Over the past 25 years, Stolpman has pushed the Syrah envelope, own-rooting vines directly into its Limestone soils at high-density.  Un-grafted, the vines behave maturely within 3-4 years and do not require irrigation.  These own-rooted vines ripen small, concentrated clusters harvested for both ripeness and liveliness, and they deliver a singular expression of Ballard Canyon Syrah.  In pursuit of seamless purity, the winemaking team takes an extremely gentle touch as no force is needed to extract color and richness.