- CCOF Organic Certified & Demeter Biodynamic Certified
- 100% Syrah
- Stolpman Estate Vineyards (Ballard Canyon AVA)
- A combination of all own-rooted Syrah blocks
- Vines planted from 1990s-2000s
- Native yeast fermentation in open top concrete fermenters
- 50% whole-cluster
- Aged 11 months Neutral 500L French Oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache Puncheon
- 3,200 cases produced
- 14% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Ballard Canyon
Variety:
Syrah
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - USDA/NOPÿ
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-STP-40-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2025-08-01
"The 2023 Syrah Estate Grown is an excellent wine, especially for $36. Fleshy and expressive, it coats the palate with serious concentration. There are no hard edges here, just velvety blue fruit, leather, clove, crushed rocks and a lift of fresh mint. This midweight Syrah really impresses for its vibrancy, palate presence and immediacy."
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2024-11-13
"The Stolpmans' largest-production syrah offers a really vibrant blueberry and blackberry character laced with mineral and chalk notes, for which they credit the limestone soil. Full-bodied with moderate tannins. Good concentration and length. Drink or hold."
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2024-10-10
"Fermented with one-third whole clusters, the 2023 Syrah Estate exudes a lovely balance between high-toned energy and grounded depth. The nose is classically bright, savory and herbal before the palate takes a deep, darker-fruited turn, showcasing a beautiful, velvety texture supported by sturdy tannins. It finishes on a lifted yet weightless note with impressive precision."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
92
Date
2025-09-04
"Fresh plums, blueberries, ground pepper, violets, and some gamey, gunflint notes all define the aromatics of the 2023 Syrah Estate Grown, a 100% Syrah fermented with 50% whole clusters and aged 11 months in neutral French oak puncheons. It's medium to full-bodied, round, plump, and delicious. I'd be thrilled to drink a bottle over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2025-2033."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-12-29
"The 2022 Syrah Estate is scented of blueberries and briar fruit with nuances of tar and forest floor. The full-bodied palate features mineral-tinged fruit, rounded tannins and bright bursts of acidity that highlight violet perfume on the finish. This is very easy to drink! 3,300 cases produced."
2022
Vinous
Score
92-94
Date
2023-09-22
"Tasted from tank prior to botting, the 2022 Syrah Estate Grown is super-promising. It shows the intensity of the year, and yet also remains light on its feet. The 2022 might be one of the best ever here. Best of all, it should be a steal."
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2022-12-08
2021
Vinous
Score
93+
Date
2022-08-01