Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Red Blend

9.0231 ratings
8.936 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
Tom Casagrande

Meaty, satisfying Syrah blend. Rich nose features beef blood and beef jerky, wet volcanic gravel, ripe elderberry, baking spice. On the palate it’s dark, ripe, and quite fruity. There’s some soft tannin in the clingy finish. Not super complex but a satisfying mouthful.

Meaty, satisfying Syrah blend. Rich nose features beef blood and beef jerky, wet volcanic gravel, ripe elderberry, baking spice. On the palate it’s dark, ripe, and quite fruity. There’s some soft tannin in the clingy finish. Not super complex but a satisfying mouthful.

Nov 7th, 2022
Chip Hughes

Dialed back on the Syrah this vintage. The extra Sangio and Grenache give it lift and freshness. One of my favorites of the past few years...super aromatic!

Dialed back on the Syrah this vintage. The extra Sangio and Grenache give it lift and freshness. One of my favorites of the past few years...super aromatic!

Mar 19th, 2019
Rob Brobst III

Ready to go!!!

Ready to go!!!

Jul 3rd, 2018
Chip Hughes

2016 Ballard Canyon in a snapshot: high-energy, fresh, pure. This year’s Cuadrilla is Syrah-heavy (72%), with Sangio and Grenache for lift. One of the best yet in this series of extraordinary wines! #stolpmanvineyards #ballardcanyon #syrah

2016 Ballard Canyon in a snapshot: high-energy, fresh, pure. This year’s Cuadrilla is Syrah-heavy (72%), with Sangio and Grenache for lift. One of the best yet in this series of extraordinary wines! #stolpmanvineyards #ballardcanyon #syrah

Feb 28th, 2018
Davis Anderson

Sales VOS Selections

8.9

Dude. Yes.

Dude. Yes.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2015
Christanna Honer

Lovely very approachable blend--syrah sangio and petite sirah I believe. Open and full of character

Lovely very approachable blend--syrah sangio and petite sirah I believe. Open and full of character

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2015
Kenny Baldridge

Yum!

Jun 15th, 2016
Adam Foster

Beverage Director Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, Blue Coop Restaurant

8.9

Plush, well made, soft and easy.

Plush, well made, soft and easy.

Oct 13th, 2015
Travis Enholm

Nice and flavorful, easy to drink

Nice and flavorful, easy to drink

Sep 26th, 2015
Will Atkinson

Huge... But I liked it.

Huge... But I liked it.

Sep 3rd, 2015