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Renowned as growers of high-quality grapes in California's Ballard Canyon since 1990, Stolpman Estate has produced a range of highly rated site-specific wines for two decades under the direction of esteemed vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano, called the "Grape Whisperer" by the Wine Enthusiast. Focusing primarily on Syrah and Rhone grape varieties with smaller amounts of Sangiovese and Petit Verdot also grown on the Central Coast estate, Stolpman has produced value-driven wines relatively under the radar for the past two decades, with this limited time pricing of 90+pt Stolpman wines representing an even greater value for savvy wine lovers.
Situated about 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean on three windswept limestone ridges, the 150 acres of Stolpman vineyards enjoy maritime breezes that mitigate the region's intense heat with lower nighttime temperatures, yielding ripeness and texture balanced with refreshing natural acidity. Boasting a wide range of unique exposures and microclimates, second generation director Peter Stolpman and vineyard manager Solorzano farm the limestone-based vineyards without irrigation, yielding vibrant, complex and concentrated wines. Each boasting 92pt ratings, the entry level 2018 Para Maria is a "wonderfully fresh" blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Petit Verdot according to the Wine Advocate while the 2019 La Cuadrilla ("The Crew"), a blend of 85% Syrah and small amounts of Sangiovese and Grenache is "impeccably made and a terrific value" according to critic Jeb Dunnuck. The 94pt 2019 Estate Grown Syrah is "bright, rich and juicy," according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous, summing it up in a word, "superb." For the exceptional 94pt 2020 Uni (which sushi lovers will recognize as Sea Urchin), Stolpman's head winemaker Kyle Knapp blended 70% honey-nuanced ripe Roussanne with 30% early harvested Chardonnay adding a crisp salinity to the white blend and stirring the lees in barrel for added texture. Produced in a 50-50 partnership with vineyard manager Solorzano along with the Para Maria, the impressively structured 96pt 2018 Earth & Sun is a vineyard-driven co-fermented blend of 80% Mourvèdre with 10% Syrah and Grenache that "impresses out of the gates" according to the Wine Enthusiast, naming it an Editor's Choice.
As a leader in the Ballard Canyon AVA, Stolpman employs their vineyard workers full time year-round and shares the proceeds of the Cuadrilla cuvee with their vineyard "crew," a practice founder Tom Stolpman believed would be essential to their long-term success. Above all the proof is in the glass – these impeccably crafted 90+pt Stolpman wines offer exceptional quality and enjoyment, now at the best prices on the market. | 
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