St. Valentine's Day is here, and it's time to show that special someone a little bit (or a LOT) of extra love. And if you're having a romantic dinner this holiday, then why not start that meal with a dry and delicious Rosé that tells them how you feel, with the words right on the label? Well, Stolpman's "Love You Bunches" Rosé does just that, and is sure to get you started on the right foot!
More and more, Hi-Time locals are asking for the wines of the Stolpman family, and for good reason. With wines that mimic the flavors and nuances of those from France, it's amazing that something so good comes from just up the coast, in the not-too-far-away region of Santa Barbara County. The name of this wine is a pun for the gentle "loving" treatment of keeping the grape bunches whole and intact (versus crushing them) to enhance aromatics and freshness in the wine.
The Ballard Canyon AVA is known as one of the best places in California for producing Rhone grape varietals such as Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre. Multiple things come into play that make it this way, from the cooling winds and slightly salty air of the great Pacific Ocean, to the limestone soil hills that were once under water millions of years ago. This is exactly what Tom Stolpman was looking for in 1988; a piece of land that would fulfill his and his wife Marilyn's dream of making amazing wines that would compare with the Rhone Valley itself. Officially purchased in 1990 and releasing their first commercial wine in 1997, Stolpman Vineyards has been doing an amazing job at make Rhone style wines, and they keep getting better!
The Love You Bunches Rosé is mostly Grenache with a touch of Mourvedre; like the wonderful Rosé wines from the Provence region of France. Floral aromatics of white blossom, acacia, and rose petals on the nose turn to hints of citrus spray, lemon-lime, and a burst of high-toned red aromatics. In the mouth this wine is dry and mouth-watering, with a hint of Asian pear and strawberry that showcases the perfect continuum of ripeness over the alluring zing of mango and star fruit.
Whether you want something special for this week, or want a jump on upcoming gatherings with good friends, this wine is sure to be a hit!
More and more, Hi-Time locals are asking for the wines of the Stolpman family, and for good reason. With wines that mimic the flavors and nuances of those from France, it's amazing that something so good comes from just up the coast, in the not-too-far-away region of Santa Barbara County. The name of this wine is a pun for the gentle "loving" treatment of keeping the grape bunches whole and intact (versus crushing them) to enhance aromatics and freshness in the wine.
The Ballard Canyon AVA is known as one of the best places in California for producing Rhone grape varietals such as Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre. Multiple things come into play that make it this way, from the cooling winds and slightly salty air of the great Pacific Ocean, to the limestone soil hills that were once under water millions of years ago. This is exactly what Tom Stolpman was looking for in 1988; a piece of land that would fulfill his and his wife Marilyn's dream of making amazing wines that would compare with the Rhone Valley itself. Officially purchased in 1990 and releasing their first commercial wine in 1997, Stolpman Vineyards has been doing an amazing job at make Rhone style wines, and they keep getting better!
The Love You Bunches Rosé is mostly Grenache with a touch of Mourvedre; like the wonderful Rosé wines from the Provence region of France. Floral aromatics of white blossom, acacia, and rose petals on the nose turn to hints of citrus spray, lemon-lime, and a burst of high-toned red aromatics. In the mouth this wine is dry and mouth-watering, with a hint of Asian pear and strawberry that showcases the perfect continuum of ripeness over the alluring zing of mango and star fruit.
Whether you want something special for this week, or want a jump on upcoming gatherings with good friends, this wine is sure to be a hit!
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