Founded in 1990 by Tom and Marilyn Stolpman on the limestone-rich hills of Ballard Canyon AVA in Santa Barbara County, Stolpman Vineyards is a family-owned estate dedicated to sustainable, site-focused viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking. The estate dry-farms vines on porous limestone soils, uses native yeasts, and emphasizes a vineyard-first philosophy to craft wines that reflect terroir, climate, and micro-lot character.

Since 2017, head winemaker Kyle Knapp has guided the cellar, working closely with veteran vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano to manage harvests block-by-block and employ gentle extraction techniques that preserve freshness and expression. Stolpman produces Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Roussanne, and other Rhône-style varietals, as well as experimental wines, all demonstrating balance, elegance, and a strong sense of place. Committed to both land and community, the estate honors its vineyard crew while crafting wines that exemplify the depth, authenticity, and distinction of Ballard Canyon.