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Stolpman Vineyards is located on a limestone outcropping in the Central Coast, unobstructed from the Pacific Ocean wind. A thin layer of dense clay topsoil allows for moisture retention, forcing the roots to grow deep into the earth.
“La Cuadrilla” is the crew, which Stolpman employs full-time year-round so they can have a steady job & raise their families locally with security. Vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano runs a vine training program, where the workers become more farmers than just workers. The Cuadrilla program also gives back 10% of all profits to the crew, ensuring they feel responsibility & ownership for their job.
Hand harvested, with a long harvest season of multiple passes for optimal ripeness. Native fermentation in open top concrete tanks for 21 days with 33% of the bunches left whole cluster. Aged in large neutral French Ermitage puncheons for 6 months.
Dark ripe plum, with bright, fresh red berries, and notes of wet stones, mint, & mocha. Deep & supple, with fine, chalky tannins and a smooth, polished texture.
75% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 10% Sangiovese. Organic. Natural.
