Red
Stolpman Hilltops Syrah (Ballard Canyon)
Ballard Canyon · Central Coast · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Syrah
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Ballard Canyon · Central Coast
- Appellation
- Ballard Canyon
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
cordeiro assado · carne bovina · caça · carnes grelhadas
Rated vintages
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201594 pts
This red comes from one of the appellation's most important vineyards. Immense amounts of black peppercorn and raw beef show on the nose of this awesome bottling, which also offers soy-crusted meats that are gamy but not harsh. Rosemary oil, pine needle and peppercorns decorate…
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201492 pts
Deep notes of elderberry and pepper meet with roasted lamb on the somewhat reductive nose of this bottling. The structure is a bit rigid at this early date, giving a lengthy frame to flavors of deep purple fruit, brown baking spices and a touch of vanilla.
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201393 pts
Bright and zesty notes of boysenberry, cola, uncracked peppercorns and lilac show on the nose of this bottling by winemaker Sashi Moorman and grower Ruben Solorzano. Purple flowers, from lavender and violets to dark red rose petals, flavors the palate alongside tangy boysenberry…