2017 Stolpman "Estate" Ballard Canyon Syrah
SKU #1442911
94 points
Decanter
In 2017, the Estate Syrah from Stolpman Vineyards is lively on the nose, deep and concentrated on the palate, and immediately accessible. 50% whole cluster fermentation, aged in 500L neutral barrels, and contains 2% Viognier. Aromas of wet violets, roasted blackberries and lavender. The palate is juicy and fresh with notes of boysenberry and blackberries. The finish brings one back for more, and the wine is remarkably tucked into place even at this early stage. (ML)
(8/2019)
94 points
Wine Enthusiast
The Stolpmans play up the cool-climate aspects of Ballard Canyon in this bottling, offering crumbled violets, black-pepper and under-ripe boysenberry aromas on the nose. The palate sizzles with acidity, delivering fresh berry, pepper spice, thyme and fennel pollen flavors. (MK)
(9/2019)
93 points
Vinous
The 2017 Syrah Estate Grown is absolutely gorgeous. Fresh, floral and wonderfully perfumed, the Estate expresses all the best vintage had to offer. Sweet floral, spice and dried herbs are beautifully laced into a core of dark Syrah. Not only is the Estate a terrific example of the year, it also captures the interplay of rich fruit and more savory notes that is so typical of the best Ballard Canyon Syrahs. The 2017 is simply compelling. That's all there is to it. (AG)
(9/2019)
92 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Containing 2% Viognier, the medium to deep ruby-purple colored 2017 Syrah Estate has a nose of violet, garrigue, red and black cherries, warm blackberries, olive, underbrush, bacon fat and dark chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, it has a pleasantly chewy frame and great freshness, finishing long. (EB)
(10/2019)