2017 Stolpman "Para Maria" Santa Barbara County Red Blend
SKU #1383227
91 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Medium to deep ruby-purple, the 2017 Para Maria de las Tecolotes has an inviting nose of crushed blueberries, red cherries, wild blackberries and red berry preserves with violet, charcuterie, spice and potpourri nuances. The medium-bodied palate is energetic and offers perfumed, tricolored fruits, with a frame of gently chewy tannins and juicy freshness, finishing long with lots of perfume. This will be a crowd-pleaser with its easy, Côtes-du-Rhone style. 4,400 cases produced. (EB)
(9/2019)
91 points
Vinous
The 2017 Para Maria de los Tecolotes, a blend of Syrah and Petit Verdot, is pliant and energetic, with terrific balance and tons of sheer appeal. Dark red fruit, spice and wild flowers all develop in this forward, inviting wine from Stolpman. (AG)
(9/2019)
Jeb Dunnuck
Already bottled, the 2017 Para Maria Red Wine checks in as a blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Petit Verdot that spent 9 months in neutral barrels. Its vibrant purple color is followed by juicy berry fruits, hints of bay leaf, and some pepper. Charming, medium-bodied, and delicious.
(10/2018)
K&L Notes
Over 20 years ago, founding partner Thomas Stolpman discovered what he believed to be one of the greatest viticultural sites on earth. The result is a 220-acre property of which 153 acres are currently planted to grapes on three major limestone ridgelines. In 2009 Peter Stolpman took over the day-to-day management of the vineyards. Along with his wife Jessica, they run this highly respected estate in the heart of Santa Barbara county. The Para Maria bottling represents their 50-50 partnership with vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano. This is their way of rewarding the amazing work performed by Ruben and his team.