Dry farming and the skill of master vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano allowed Stolpman to excel in 2018, a vintage that for many Santa Barbara growers was more moderate- with a bit more rainfall- than usual. All the spicy, meaty, gamey, black olive qualities we love in Stolpman Syrah are here (in quite an approachable and drinkable package), although we expect this will age like a champ, too.