Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah

9.123 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Peter Sultan

Have had Stolman in restaurants before ( David Chang?) so went with this Northern Rhone style Syrah- me thinks the frigid temps outside despite heat lamps accented the fruit/Nerviness but nonetheless at least I enjoyed it. Think less gamey but some of that gorgeous high toned N Rhone fruit. Really delicious. Outside meal with family, in Chelsea NYC

Have had Stolman in restaurants before ( David Chang?) so went with this Northern Rhone style Syrah- me thinks the frigid temps outside despite heat lamps accented the fruit/Nerviness but nonetheless at least I enjoyed it. Think less gamey but some of that gorgeous high toned N Rhone fruit. Really delicious. Outside meal with family, in Chelsea NYC

Feb 20th, 2021
Severn Goodwin

New England Public Media (WGBY Public Television & NEPR Public Radio), Wine Lovers Dinner w/ Guest Host Amy Traverso; 7 March 2020 at MGM Springfield; Springfield, MA

New England Public Media (WGBY Public Television & NEPR Public Radio), Wine Lovers Dinner w/ Guest Host Amy Traverso; 7 March 2020 at MGM Springfield; Springfield, MA

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2020
Chip Hughes

Raspberry, pancetta, roast game, lavender, herbes de Provence. Massively structured, concentrated and inky. Easily my favorite Estate Syrah since the 2011.

Raspberry, pancetta, roast game, lavender, herbes de Provence. Massively structured, concentrated and inky. Easily my favorite Estate Syrah since the 2011.

1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2019
Warren Andrews

Fantastic Syrah! Complex notes of Tobacco and plum. Acidic first taste giving impression of non-existent carbonation which disappears almost as suddenly. Followed by deep flavors of plump, chocolate and blackberry. Loved it!

Fantastic Syrah! Complex notes of Tobacco and plum. Acidic first taste giving impression of non-existent carbonation which disappears almost as suddenly. Followed by deep flavors of plump, chocolate and blackberry. Loved it!

Mar 7th, 2022
Adam Beasley

Not as complex as some other bottles of this vintage I have had, but enjoyable all the same.

Not as complex as some other bottles of this vintage I have had, but enjoyable all the same.

Nov 7th, 2021
Kendall Johnson

This tasty red reminds me of our family trip to the area and the amazing wines we shared! In particular, this Syrah is very fruit forward with tart blackberry and a bit of pepper. Doesn’t blow me away, but still quite delicious #hopvwineclub #houseofpurevin #detroit

This tasty red reminds me of our family trip to the area and the amazing wines we shared! In particular, this Syrah is very fruit forward with tart blackberry and a bit of pepper. Doesn’t blow me away, but still quite delicious #hopvwineclub #houseofpurevin #detroit

Jun 10th, 2021
Lars Miller

Black pepper nose, with ripe fruit. Lovely wine that screams syrah. Not the most amazing we've had, but certainly enjoyable.

Black pepper nose, with ripe fruit. Lovely wine that screams syrah. Not the most amazing we've had, but certainly enjoyable.

Jul 31st, 2020
CaptainVino!

Fairly typical Central Coast Syrah. Good, not great. Pretty fruit forward.

Fairly typical Central Coast Syrah. Good, not great. Pretty fruit forward.

Jun 20th, 2020
Paul Reynolds

Not very fruit forward, and dry - which I like with Syrahs. I really enjoyed this wine and the way it sat on my pallet. We’re exploring Syrahs and will add this to our rotation.

Not very fruit forward, and dry - which I like with Syrahs. I really enjoyed this wine and the way it sat on my pallet. We’re exploring Syrahs and will add this to our rotation.

Jun 16th, 2020
Hayden Hamilton

Big and easy with a bit of acid/effervescent tingle on the finish

Big and easy with a bit of acid/effervescent tingle on the finish

Mar 8th, 2020