Stolpman Vineyards 2024 BLRDCYN Syrah

Winery Notes:

In 2024, Pete Stolpman took the opportunity to purchase Syrah from 4 of his neighbors' vineyards, all farmed by his Partner, Grape Whisperer Ruben Solorzano. This Spring, the entire Stolpman team sat down to taste the results. One site showed pure magic, head and shoulders above the 3 others. The wine shows dark and dense, with a delicate sweetness creating a throughline from the thick mid palate and enveloping the fine tannin on the finish. Booming continuum of fresh perfume > muddled berry > menthol > mocha. Smooth and luscious while somehow still light on its feet and delicate. Refined and silky coming to an effortless tap dance on the finish with fine graphite tannin and a spark of brightness. A focused pure prettiness rather than feral savory syrah notes. Whimsical red fruit carries the day with just kisses of lavender below. Tantalizingly attractive now in its youth, so much so, I’m almost afraid to see the freshness fade! Because the $50 retail price is well below the average bottle cost produced from this estate, we agreed not to disclose the vineyard name.

94 points Vinous
93 points Jeb Dunnuck