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2023

2023 "Love You Bunches" Rosé by Stolpman

Grenache

$19.99 Special Pricing

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Grenache

Ballerina pink, this is a spirited, lovely showing of carbonically fermented rosé of Grenache from winemaker Eric Stolpman.  It’s like a hug in a glass!

Pete and Jessica Stolpman took over Stolpman Vineyards in 2009, which Pete’s parents Tom and Marilyn founded in 1990 with vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano leading the land.  Ruben is the vigneron today regarded as a “Grape Whisperer” while Kyle Knapp and Matt Nocas lead winemaking.  

There is a clear vibrancy in Stolpman wines that show that the family spirit along with the vibrant, talent and dedicated team equal more than the sum of its parts.  True magic!

Central Coast | California

from the winery:

"Carbonically Fermented Rosé of Grenache


While the main Love You Bunches wine continues to be a 100% carbonic fermentation of Sangiovese, in 2019 we began making Love You Bunches rosé. For the rosé version of Love You Bunches, the fruit is pressed much more quickly for a beautiful pink-hued wine. Grapes rest whole for 12-24 hours as carbonic fermentation begins, absorbing just a touch of pigment and texture.


The pun “Love You Bunches” refers to our extra “loving” treatment of grape bunches during harvest when the clusters are destined for carbonic fermentation. Clusters must be kept intact, un-crushed, for fermentation to begin within each grape. Of course, the simple, whimsical label is the perfect fit for these fun, happy wines. The lettering shows off the singularly unique penmanship of vineyard manager and El Padrino, The Grape Whisperer, and our favorite human on earth, Ruben Solorzano.

Healthy late season rains pushed back bud-break and the growing season by 3-4 weeks.  We escaped the summer without any extreme heat events that would have accelerated ripening.  2023 turned out to be the latest harvest since 2011, and the slow, even sugar accumulation and phenolic ripening delivered a great vintage.


Uber high toned, as if Good Humor Popsicle Co. made a deal with the devil to make their strawberry shortcake fresh with a citrus zing.  Floral breezy, and delicious.  Upfront quenching acidity, showing traces of rhubarb, straight into a super savory, dry finish. A nice hit of minerality underneath a light citrus spray floating on top.  In the glass, the wine appears a perfect pale pink but more sassy and tart than Barbie pink."

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