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2009 Stolpman Syrah Hilltops
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Ynez Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 17
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CWilliam wrote: 93 points
July 5, 2020 - Opened, but did not decant 1 hour before dinner.
Dark red/black color. On nose, sweet black cherry, olives, saline, blueberry. Medium+ body, medium acidity, integrated tannins and very long finish. Flavor profile on palate consistent with nose. This has aged very well. 93+/-
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EvanJB wrote:
March 27, 2020 - Still drinking really well
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CWilliam wrote:
December 30, 2017 - Decanted for 1.5 hours and paired with grilled pork rib chops with black currant sauce.
Black in the glass and lots of sediment in the bottle. On nose, saline, rock, blackberry jam, lavendar and black raspberry. Flavor profile on the palate was bright cherry, blackberry and some secondary red fruits. Full body, medium+ acidity and long finish with medium+ tannins noticeable on the finish.
Paired great with the pork and this bottle has aged very well. Should easily go another 5+ years. 92++ -
bcg14 wrote: 88 points
October 14, 2016 - Solid fruit, but unbalanced higher acid that calms down with time. Slightly corked, which distracts from the overall package.
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Grappa Cellar wrote: 90 points
March 1, 2015 - Tight on opening
Nice fruit
Dark dark and miles to go before I sleep
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By Josh Raynolds
November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159 (link)(Stolpman Vineyards Syrah Hilltops Estate Grown Santa Ynez Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Exploring California's Central Coast (Aug 2011) (link)(Stolpman Syrah Hilltop Santa Ynez Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
3/25/2012 (link) 90 points(Stolpman Syrah Hilltops) Dark ruby color; tart plum, tart currant nose; tart plum, tart currant palate; needs 3-plus years; medium-plus finish 90+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Stolpman
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Hilltops
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Ynez Valley
- UPC Code 890095000074
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 116 (23%)
- Consumed 381 (77%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Ynez Valley
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