Stirm Cabernet Pfeffer
- Organic
Stirm Cabernet Pfeffer
- Organic
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Cabernet Pfeffer, a rare grape with about 17 acres planted worldwide. Red currant, wild strawberry and rosemary over structured tannins. Pour it with grilled lamb or mushrooms.
At a Glance
- Origin: Pajaro Valley, California
- Varietal & Type: Cabernet Pfeffer
- Vintage: 2022
- ABV: 13%
- Vineyard Soil: Calcite limestone, sandy loam (Wirz Vineyard)
- Classification: Natural
- Profile: Red currant, wild strawberry, rosemary, structured tannins
- Food Pairing: Grilled lamb, rosemary dishes, mushrooms, aged cheeses
- Serving Temp: 60-65°F (Slightly below room temp)
Stirm Wine Co. is pioneering the future of old-school California viticulture and traditional winemaking in the Pajaro Valley. Founded by Ryan Stirm, the winery is dedicated to reviving Riesling's former glory in California while preserving historic grape varieties like Cabernet Pfeffer.
Ryan Stirm grew up in Contra Costa County, developing interests in gardening and food through jobs at a culinary school. He studied Wine and Viticulture at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo with minors in soil science and sustainable agriculture. His first internship at Saucelito Canyon taught him to work with ancient dry-farmed vines. He trained under Justin Willett at Tyler Winery, worked in Margaret River and Austria's Wachau, and at Thomas Fogarty before founding Stirm Wine Co.
Farming & Cellar: The philosophy holds that authentic wine is a direct reflection of the specific patch of earth it comes from. They work with dry-farmed, organic vineyards on the Central Coast, spending most time in the vineyards and monitoring natural fermentations. Cabernet Pfeffer, originally from Bordeaux and only grown in San Benito County (about 17 acres worldwide), is one of their most treasured varieties, with some vines over 120 years old.
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