Making Wine with Pride, Care, and Fairness | Pete Stolpman
Sep 11, 2026
“I can’t imagine running a vineyard any other way. Everything we make has a soul. Everything has a why.”
Today’s guest is Pete Stolpman, the second-generation leader of Stolpman Vineyards in Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara Count …
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AI GeneratedPete Stoltman discusses the 2023 La Quadrilla red blend and the ethical foundations of Stoltman Vineyards. The winery prioritizes human capital over seasonal labor, utilizing a profit-sharing model to provide generational stability for its permanent crew. By combining a people-first philosophy with a focus on limestone soils in Ballard Canyon, the estate produces high-quality, soulful wines.