When the brilliant Tuscan enologist, Alberto Antonini, told Tom Stolpman he wouldn't be able to make Chianti Classico-like Sangiovese on this small experimental hillside planting in breezy Ballard Canyon, Stolpman gulped. But when Antonini added that Stolpman had what he believed to be California's only shot at Brunello, the tightness in Stolpman's throat disappeared.
In 2006, winemaker Sashi Moorman realized Antonini's vision, putting out one of the more striking red wines made in Santa Barbara in quite some time. Wildly aromatic (does anything match Sangiovese for pure red fruit fireworks?) with a wonderful, darkly concentrated red berry core; it's the ripe Brunello-like tannin structure that really carries the day. This one is New World ripe and rich, but Old World long and complex.
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| Tasting Notes 2006 Stolpman Vineyards Sangiovese Estate Grown Santa Ynez Valley "Medium red. Dried cherry, redcurrant and rose aromas are complemented by musky herbs and anise. Sappy red and dark berry flavors are framed by silky tannins and pick up a note of bitter cherry skin with air. Turns brighter on the finish, with the redcurrant and floral notes repeating. Very successful for a New World sangiovese." 91 points--Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar "Bright ruby color. Explosive nose of ripe red fruits and dried flowers; lots of new wood sweet spice. Dark kernel of crushed red fruit flavors, dark, wild cherries, earth. Rich and voluminous on the palate with surprisingly ripe tannins freshening up all the richness. Drink now-2015." --WineAccess Travel Log |
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