The vineyards at the Stolpman estate enjoy the warm days and cool nights of Ballard Canyon , which lies 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County , on California’s Central Coast . The combination of climate, southern exposure, and limestone soils makes for a unique terroir suited to growing Syrah, Sangiovese, and Roussanne.
The first vines were planted at Stolpman in 1992 by Coastal Vineyard Care Associates, who continue to farm and develop the 220-acre estate. They are constantly improving the vineyards according to the latest information available about viticultural techniques, technology, vine material and their specific terroir.