2019 Stolpman 'Pliocene' Mourvedre Ballard Canyon

You can thank climate change for this blockbuster wine from a notoriously slow-ripening varietal. The 2019 brings some high-toned energy and unprecedented acidity to meet the richness and intensity of fruit. Moderate stem-inclusion lends savory structure to the thick, juicy red fruit that just keeps evolving with time and air. This would be a good candidate for aging, promising a delicious evolution over the next decade plus in the cellar.