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Red
2012 Stolpman Syrah Originals
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Ballard Canyon
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Community Tasting Notes 26
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Andrea Y wrote:
March 5, 2024 - Delightful. Smoky, deep great with chocolate.
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Condrieu82 Likes this wine: 92 points
January 9, 2024 - The nose shows bright fruits - cherries, stewed strawberries, mulberries. Elegant. Nice acidity, fresh and round with again bright plums, blackberries, strawberries. Semi-integrated tannins, with medium+ ending that shows some vanilla notes and even incense. Straigthforward but very well made - faultless Syrah. On the fresher side but still with good structure. I wouldn’t wait much longer to drink as this is in a great spot now. Doesn’t have any particular wow factor but it delivers - especially given the price.
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-I am upping the score on day 2. This was more fragrant, more complex after a good 22 hours. Much better and much more enjoyable. -
csnyder612 Likes this wine: 87 points
January 15, 2022 - Very fruit forward and bold. Full body.
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brasstab Likes this wine: 93 points
December 29, 2021 - Grilled meat and seared bacon in the nose. Everything world class Syrah is supposed to be. Rich, smoky and savory, with stunning pepper on the finish.
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BHRH Likes this wine: 90 points
September 12, 2020 - Decanted for 1.5 hrs. Initially had a serious Benadryl/cherry cough syrup smell and taste. This blew off after another half hour or so to reveal a very fruity blueberry tinged aroma with some leather and pencil shavings on the palate. Some smoke and spices on the slightly sweet finish leave a positive impact. would have scored much higher without the initial distraction ( and we're Stolpman devotees!)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Stolpman
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Originals
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Ballard Canyon
- UPC Code 890095000166
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 122 (28%)
- Consumed 313 (72%)
Food Pairing
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- CountryUSA
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- SubRegionCentral Coast
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