Name: Stolpman Syrah "The Great Places - Ruben Solorzano" 2023 750ml
Brand: Stolpman
SKU: 990666
Price: 128.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 96 (4 reviews)

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Varietal Syrah

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

Country United States

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.

Region California

California as a wine producing region has grown in size and importance considerably over the past couple of centuries, and today is the proud producer of more than ninety percent of the United States' wines. Indeed, if California was a country, it would be the fourth largest producer of wine in the world, with a vast range of vineyards covering almost half a million acres. The secret to California's success as a wine region has a lot to do with the high quality of its soils, and the fact that it has an extensive Pacific coastline which perfectly tempers the blazing sunshine it experiences all year round. The winds coming off the ocean cool the vines, and the natural valleys and mountainsides which make up most of the state's wine regions make for ideal areas in which to cultivate a variety of high quality grapes.

Appellation Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is home to many of California's most sought after wines, with a powerful reputation for superbly crafted, old world style big, flavorful and complex red wines. The white wine industry in the region is growing, too, with many wineries within Santa Barbara successfully experimenting with several classic white wine grape varietals. As in much of California, Santa Barbara benefits from the blazing west coast sunshine, coupled with cooling Pacific Ocean breezes and fogs, which help to temper the grapes and slow the ripening process, thus ensuring more flavor and aroma in the resulting wines. Although Santa Barbara is a relatively young wine region, it is home to many wineries who are extremely dedicated when it comes to demonstrating just how good their terroir is, and how characterful their region's wines can be.

JS 98pts

James Suckling

With grace and power in equal measure, this standout syrah rides velvety waves of tapenade, tar, crushed violets, concentrated plums and black figs. Ash and scorched earth are hugged by medium-grained tannins, while juniper and botanical notes infuse spiced fruit and meat. Best after 2029.

WA 97pts

Wine Advocate

A considerable jump up from last year's already impressive 2022 vintage, the 2023 Syrah The Great Places Ruben Solorzano showcases a block of Serine clones originating from Gentaz-Dervieux plantings in Côte-Rôtie's Côte-Blonde. The vines were first planted at Stolpman in 2007, foreshadowing what would become The Great Places series. Within the quartet, this bottling offers the most spice-driven and floral bouquet, as well as the most assertive tannin structure. While generally a dark-fruited wine, this cuvée leans slightly toward the red fruit side of the spectrum, complemented by an increasingly complex bouquet of blood sauce, cardamom, black pepper and rising tones of camphor. The palate exudes a touch more finesse and weightlessness compared to the rest of the range, within the scope of a decidedly powerful, burly wine overall. It culminates with an incredibly multifaceted finish, melding myriad warming spice tones and meaty flourishes with vibrant saturation, immense depth and a chewy chassis of structural tannins.

VM 96pts

Vinous Media

The 2023 Syrah Great Places Ruben Solorzano is intense and commanding, the most structured of the Great Places range. Deep red fruit drives the core, wrapped in chalky tannins that pulse with energy. Licorice, black olive, white pepper and tobacco leaf lend a savory counterpoint, giving the wine a distinctly brooding character. At this stage, the Ruben is firm and inward, yet there are already flashes of richness and detail that suggest plenty of positive evolution ahead.

JD 93pts

Jeb Dunnuck

Beautiful aromatics of ripe cassis and blue fruits intermixed with classy wood, pepper, and graphite emerge from the 2023 Syrah Great Places Ruben Solorzano, a 100% Syrah that was fermented with 67% whole clusters and aged 26 months in neutral French oak puncheons. This medium to full-bodied effort has a concentrated mouthfeel, building yet ripe tannins, and outstanding length. The carbonic maceration signature is clear, and while there’s plenty to love here, it remains to be seen if this style evolves into a charming, drinkable wine. I'm optimistic but not 100% sold. Drink 2027-2037.

Winery Notes

• Certified Organic & Biodynamic. • 100% Syrah. • One acre east facing, pre-clonal, 6,000 vine/acre, head pruned Ruben Solorzano block. • Stolpman Estate Vineyards (Ballard Canyon AVA). • 100% de-stemmed, barely crushed. • Native yeast fermentation in concrete fermenting tanks. • 3 punch downs total, daily circulations. • Aged in 500L French Oak Ermitage Mt. La Vache Puncheon for 22 months – Barrles previously only used for white wine.