Stolpman Vineyards

El Padrino De La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Syrah Blend

8.820 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
California, USA
Syrah, Grenache, Sangiovese
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
Gerald Montoya

Had in a 1.5 liter bottle. Silky red and black fruits with fine, yet persistent tannin. Hints of olives and stones framed with plush fruit. May not live twenty years, but I'm definitely curious to see it in 5-10

Had in a 1.5 liter bottle. Silky red and black fruits with fine, yet persistent tannin. Hints of olives and stones framed with plush fruit. May not live twenty years, but I'm definitely curious to see it in 5-10

Apr 29th, 2021
Severn Goodwin

Nose has jammy ripe raspberry & blackberry, spicy oak/cedar and warm plum.

Palate has ripe blackberry, plum, black cherry and dry soil.

Opened 3 days earlier, it was a tannic and jammy beast, not my style. Honestly the youngest bottle we've opened, so I wasn't terribly surprised by the showing. This wine has really settled with very extended air, quite pleased tonight.

2018 blend is 70% Syrah, 15% Grenache & 15% Sangiovese. We've been enjoying this wine randomly since about the 2009 vintage, embracing the culture behind the label. Look it up if you're not familiar.

Nose has jammy ripe raspberry & blackberry, spicy oak/cedar and warm plum.

Palate has ripe blackberry, plum, black cherry and dry soil.

Opened 3 days earlier, it was a tannic and jammy beast, not my style. Honestly the youngest bottle we've opened, so I wasn't terribly surprised by the showing. This wine has really settled with very extended air, quite pleased tonight.

2018 blend is 70% Syrah, 15% Grenache & 15% Sangiovese. We've been enjoying this wine randomly since about the 2009 vintage, embracing the culture behind the label. Look it up if you're not familiar.

2 people found it helpfulJul 10th, 2021
Amanda Barrett

Bold, balanced, tasty? (I don’t have the right words)

Bold, balanced, tasty? (I don’t have the right words)

1 person found it helpfulJun 3rd, 2020
Doug Powers

Lovely candied note in this blend, wonderful quaffer, well done!

Lovely candied note in this blend, wonderful quaffer, well done!

Jan 30th, 2023
Jim Laing

Good red blend

Good red blend

Jan 24th, 2021
Patrick Hu

Well made and totally quaffable.

Well made and totally quaffable.

Jan 16th, 2021
DelectableWino

Great blend. Perfect for pizza

Great blend. Perfect for pizza

Oct 18th, 2020
K Brooks

Maybe a chilling made the difference or maybe Pat’s spaghetti, but enjoyed the wine more than with the lamb on Monday ($22)

Maybe a chilling made the difference or maybe Pat’s spaghetti, but enjoyed the wine more than with the lamb on Monday ($22)

Oct 8th, 2020
K Brooks

Enjoyed with rack of lamb. ($22), but preferred 2017

Enjoyed with rack of lamb. ($22), but preferred 2017

Sep 30th, 2020
Chris Loyd

Held up to spicy food. Syrahness held back by blend in a god way

Held up to spicy food. Syrahness held back by blend in a god way

Sep 19th, 2020