2001
SYRAH STOLPMAN
Santa Barbara County
Since 1999, we have had
our spot at Stolpman dialed in. The farming is close to perfect;
every cluster is trimmed and well-exposed to the sun. The crop
has consistently been tiny, and the wines have really shown distinction.
The fruit character is cool and blueberry-like, and the flavors
are slaked with copious tannins and minerality. Rather than being
drying, these tannins are just the opposite--they bring a deliciousness
to the wine. The 2001 has a big, seductive, dark fruitiness that
reminds me of the 1999. It is quite delicious already.
High Resolution Label