Stolpman Vineyards, Love You Bunches Rose, Central Coast 2023

The Pun “Love You Bunches” stems from Stolpman Vineyards utilization of carbonic fermentation, which simply means to ferment in a sealed tank filled with Carbon Dioxide rather than Oxygen.  They do not de-stem or crush the fruit, rather each bunch gets plenty of love!  They “lovingly and gently” hand pick each cluster, stay extremely vigilant as they transport the fruit in small stacking fruit baskets, then delicately pour each bunch into shallow carbonic tanks where still, grapes aren’t crushed from the weight above.

By preventing oxidation & forcing yeast to penetrate though the grapes’ pores and ferment whole – a light-bodied, bright wine is created. The simple, whimsical label is the perfect fit for this fun, happy wine.  The label shows off vineyard manager and Grape Whisperer, Ruben Solorzano’s beautiful penmanship.

Pink tinged with both fiery bright red and fuzzy, happy peachiness.  

Aroma: Bright red fruit jumps out of the glass with a leap of invigorating energy.  This wine is alive!

Taste: Crunchy strawberries and firm melon lead the charge of this exceedingly refreshing, bone-dry rose.  The palate is focused and high-toned yet fills and coats the mouth with concentration and a long perfumed finish.