Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Red Blend

9.069 ratings
9.010 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Sangiovese, Grenache, Petite Sirah
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Chocolate & Caramel, Veal, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Davis Anderson

Sales VOS Selections

8.9

Dude. Yes.

Dude. Yes.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2015
Kenny Baldridge

Yum!

Jun 15th, 2016
Pedro Rusk

Wine Educator Kendall Jackson

9.0

It's like Syrah fruit punch perfect with salami on dark rye and vineyards

It's like Syrah fruit punch perfect with salami on dark rye and vineyards

Jun 4th, 2015
Christian Broder

GM/Sommelier The Social Wine Company

8.0

Not sure about this one... Spritz out of the gate and seemed all over the place. 2012.

Not sure about this one... Spritz out of the gate and seemed all over the place. 2012.

Nov 8th, 2014
Bruce Thompson

Big Boy!!

Big Boy!!

May 11th, 2014
Neil Burrow

Really nice for a Syrah blend. Dark fruit handles a steak well but not overly big/vanilla.

Really nice for a Syrah blend. Dark fruit handles a steak well but not overly big/vanilla.

Oct 23rd, 2022
Chris Kurtz

Had with Christmas Beef Tenderloin. Great compliment!

Had with Christmas Beef Tenderloin. Great compliment!

Dec 27th, 2021
Cindy Cammack

A well balanced red blend on a cold night. This could take me through the fall and winter.

A well balanced red blend on a cold night. This could take me through the fall and winter.

Sep 9th, 2020
Martinez

Behind every cheap wine there’s usually a bunch of exploited workers or growers. That ain’t the case with Stolpman’s La Cuadrilla, one of the best values from California. In fact, 100% of the profits from this wine go back to the vineyard’s workers, La Cuadrilla or the crew, who get to operate as farmers rather than mere laborers. They are also responsible for making all the farming decisions, from pruning to harvest. The resulting wine is expressive, wonderfully aromatic and just delicious. A blend of 70% Syrah, 15% Grenache and 15% Sangiovese from Stolpman’s vineyards in the Ballard Canyon AVA, it shows beautiful aromas of red fruit, spicy notes and flavors of juicy red fruit.

Behind every cheap wine there’s usually a bunch of exploited workers or growers. That ain’t the case with Stolpman’s La Cuadrilla, one of the best values from California. In fact, 100% of the profits from this wine go back to the vineyard’s workers, La Cuadrilla or the crew, who get to operate as farmers rather than mere laborers. They are also responsible for making all the farming decisions, from pruning to harvest. The resulting wine is expressive, wonderfully aromatic and just delicious. A blend of 70% Syrah, 15% Grenache and 15% Sangiovese from Stolpman’s vineyards in the Ballard Canyon AVA, it shows beautiful aromas of red fruit, spicy notes and flavors of juicy red fruit.

Jul 13th, 2020
C.C. Fridlin

Really nice for the price.

Really nice for the price.

Apr 19th, 2019