2003 SYRAH STOLPMAN
Santa Barbara County
What always distinguishes
our Stolpman syrah is its great textural quality. Lovely mouth
coating tannins are its hallmark. In 2003 we blended in 4 % grenache
with this wine, which gave great lift to its aroma. The usual
youthful reticence of Stolpman is replaced by a dynamic aroma
of red fruits and an underlying toasty earthiness. This is one
of the most approachable Stolpman's to date, and has the power
to age gracefully for years.