Stolpman Vineyards "Crunchy Roastie" 2023 Portugal

Stolpman Vineyards "Crunchy Roastie" 2023 PortugalPracticing Organic 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier Sourced from Ruben Solarzanos vineyeards in Los Olivos and Foxen Caynon 100% whole cluster, native fermentation for 9 10 days Fermented in sealed stainless steel tanks 65% 500L French Vache Forest Ermitage puncheons for 5 months, 35% stainless steel 2,800 cases produced 13. 5% abv

This wine is fabulous in the vintage

2% Tannat and 2% Carignan

Dark as night

the 2022 Rosso di Montalcino is dark and more intense than most wines in its category

This too is elegant and pure if slightly more deeply pitched with its aromas of both red and dark currant laced with freshly turned earth

and jus de viande

There is excellent underlying tension to the middleweight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the youthfully austere and lingering finish that flashes focused power

15% Grenache

malleable tannins

this well fruited wine is balanced by its grip and acidity

the espresso bean and continued concentration of blackberry throughout fades slowly with gentle and soft tannins

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