Stolpman - Combe Vin Gris Rose 2022

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Pete Stolpman and Rajat Parr’s Esoteric Partnership “Combe” translates to a small sheltered valley within a Burgundian vineyard.

When Rajat Parr began making Chardonnay alongside Stolpman in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto back in 2010, he immediately campaigned to plant Trousseau on Stolpman’s Ballard Canyon limestone soils.  Vignerons in Jura seek out limestone for their Trousseau plantings, and Rajat theorized that Trousseau, a varietal that often has difficulty achieving ripeness, would flourish in the sunny, arid Ballard Canyon wind tunnel.  

In 2017 they made their first Vin Gris of Trousseau from pink clusters that never achieved full verasion.  Trousseau now accounts for 3.5 acres at Stolpman, and the Combe line has also expanded to include Chenin Blanc… The latest varietal to be planted for Combe, Savagnin, will make its debut in 2023.

Tasting Note
“The 2022 Vin Gris smells like Spring-time in the vineyard with lupins and wild flowers abounding.    Fiery, energetic red fruit glimmering within ruby red grapefruit, orange oil, and golden pineapple kissed with the softness of creamy coconut milk.  The slightly hazy appearance belies a mouth-fillling texture that is then cut by razor sharp linear acidity.  The Vin Gris then finishes fresh and clean.”   winery

 

Price: $26.99

In Mixed Case: $22.94

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Producer	Stolpman
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Ballard Canyon
Varietal	Trousseau
Vintage	2022
Sku	15952
Size	750ml