Concrete Waffles – Not Eggs: Focus on Authentic, Natural wines
The wine world has gone crazy for Concrete! It seems modern winemaking has finally cycled through a complete rotation, and it only took forty years! Wineries went from rooms crammed with shining...
View ArticleStep by Step: How we make Syrah
In 2012 we’re taking a very straight forward approach to Syrah production. Here’s a step-by-step look at the action… In the Vineyard No irrigation, even when it hits 100 degrees. No sugar testing....
View ArticlePeerless Wine: 2012 Estate Syrah
T H E L E A D U P 2012 was a dream vintage in which nature seemingly telegraphed every move. Ruben and Sashi coordinated La Cuadrilla in routine all-night pickings through late October to deliver...
View ArticleGrenache Noir = Grenache Nouveau
Over the past few years, Grenache has quietly gone through a revolution in California and Stolpman Vineyards’ program mirrors the change. Jon Bonne wrote an article back in March of 2011 {READ...
View ArticleThe New Era
If you have any doubt about our dedication to making the absolute best wine possible, I invite you to take a stroll through our cuverie. Row on row of beautiful (in a way only a proud owner can love)...
View ArticleThe New Era: Oak Versus Whole-Cluster
2012 marks the first of three evenly hot, perfect growing seasons. The timing of these vintages coincides both with the launch of new winemaking methods, and with the culmination of long-term projects....
View ArticleBecause of Wine, I Walk the Line
With harvest finished, Grenache barreled, and the first rainfall since March penetrating into our Limestone; November gives us a chance to take stock of our recent journeys and give thanks for the...
View ArticleResearch Trip: Justin Smith of Saxum
If we could only meet one winemaker in Paso Robles, it would have to be Justin Smith. Yes, there is Saxum’s allure: the waiting list and the 100 point score. But there is more to Saxum than the...
View Article2012 The Break Out Vintage
The stars aligned in 2012. After two cold vintages filled with extremes, Mother Nature mellowed and gave us a brilliantly even growing season. Artisans worked all summer fabricating our new concrete...
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