The 2006 Nebbiolo Stolpman Vineyard emerges from the glass with dark cherries, tobacco, licorice, smoke, leather, and cocoa. It spent 4 years in cask, which may have been a little on the long side considering how forward some of the aromas and flavors are. Today the Stolpman Vineyard comes across as a wine that needs to be enjoyed sooner rather than later. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014. I can’t think of anyone who has done more to promote Italian varieties in California than Steve Clifton with his Palmina label. I admit I was intrigued with these offerings, and came away deeply impressed with most of what I tasted. I am still not 100% convinced all of these grapes have significant potential in California, but most of them do. Some of the wines remain works in progress, including the Lagrein and Sangiovese Undici.Tel. (805) 735-2030; www.palminawines.com
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