| Rating | 92 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Appellation |
Ballard Canyon Santa Ynez Valley Santa Barbara County Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 12% |
| Price | $24.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-08-18 |
Perfect For
All-Day Sipping, Backyard BBQs, Pleasing A Crowd
Drink If You Like
Grüner Veltliner, Picpoul , Sauvignon Blanc
Stolpman Vineyards Santa Barbara County Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Review
What began as a Napa honeymoon dream in 1974 became reality when Tom and Marilyn Stolpman got the wine bug. They landed in the limestone soils of Ballard Canyon in 1988, an AVA in Santa Barbara that was far less developed than it is today. That pioneering spirit continues today, with the next generation of the Stolpmans running this still family-owned business. This wine is sourced from the Stolpman estate, as well as some low-yielding neighboring vineyards. For the price, you can't really beat this balance. Crisp and precise, this wine offers notes of passion fruit, guava, fresh herbs, lemon oil, and grapefruit.
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