Crunchy Roastie by Stolpman Vineyards, 2022 Pinot noir Seductive + dark black plum

Seductive + dark black plum and leather

in the heart of the Vinho Verde region of Portugal

Estate established in 1923

Red Hills Lake County AVA

99% of Europe's vines are grafted with American rootstock to survive - Olivares' ungrafted old vines are elite

Crunchy Roastie by Stolpman Vineyards, 2022 Pinot noir Seductive + dark black plumCola, purple berries. Sweet violets, boysenberry rounded with cream. Bright and friendly. Palate is juicy upfront then settles into a crunchy, feisty glass. Herb and balsamic notes. All the spunk of Syrah but delivered with a gentle touch. "Crunchy Roastie" is Stolpman's ode to Northern Rhne Syrah, developed by the family over time by altering their winemaking techniques to pull back on cellar interventions and leveraging a lightweight approach,