Stolpman Para Maria Red Blend

Tasting notes & discussion 62

94 points, Wine Enthusiast

Typically $22/bottle from Stolpman Vineyards
Vintage 2019 from Santa Barbara County
Available for AZ; CA; CO; CT; DC; FL; GA; IA; ID; IL; KS; LA; MA; MD; ME; MI; MN; MO; MT; NC; ND; NH; NJ; NM; NV; NY; OH; OR; PA; SC; TN; TX; VA; WA; WI; WY
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About Stolpman Vineyards
“Over 20 years ago, our Founding Partner, Tom Stolpman, discovered what we believe to be one of the greatest viticultural sites on earth. Hidden in the hills of California’s Central Coast, on a rare Limestone outcropping & unobstructed from the Pacific Ocean wind, this unique land is naturally suited to grow Syrah and Roussanne grapes. We are committed to preserving this natural environment for our vines through conscious farming, dry farming, & sustainable employment. In the winery, we prefer native fermentation & minimal manipulation.“

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TASTING NOTES:
“Taut blue and red plums spin seamlessly into high-toned, fiery red brightness. A winning combination of freshness and ripe depth. 2019 marked the second vintage in a row without harvest-time heat spikes. Facial expressions around the team conveyed our shared thoughts and feelings without saying a word - a certain giddiness that we had a shot at replaying 2018 armed with that year of heat-free experience. And, the acids were hanging even higher and fresher than 2018.” (AbV 14.1%, 80% Syrah 20% Petite Verdot)

BARRELS:
9 months in 100% neutral oak.

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