title: Santa Barbara Winery 2009 Stolpman Vineyard Sangiovese (Santa Ynez Valley)
description: One of the better examples of Sangiovese out there, in a difficult field. You have to credit the fine vineyard iocated in the emerging Ballard Canyon section of the valley. The acidity is brisk, as it tends to be in this variety, and the finish is thoroughly dry, with flavors of cherries and tobacco. Try as a lighter alternative to Zinfandel.
variety: Sangiovese
designation: Stolpman Vineyard