Stolpman Vineyards
La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Syrah Blend
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
New producer introduced to me by my favorite local wine shop in Modesto, CA– Bestie. Excellent GSM / Rhône blend of 30% Syrah, 20% Granache, 15% mourvedre and 15% Sangio. Fruit from Santa Barbara County, made in Lompoc, CA. They even share profits with the vineyard crew!
New producer introduced to me by my favorite local wine shop in Modesto, CA– Bestie. Excellent GSM / Rhône blend of 30% Syrah, 20% Granache, 15% mourvedre and 15% Sangio. Fruit from Santa Barbara County, made in Lompoc, CA. They even share profits with the vineyard crew!
Dec 12th, 2025Really smooth red blend. Would definitely buy again
Really smooth red blend. Would definitely buy again
1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2016
Jonathan had this 10 years ago
Jonathan had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulMay 26th, 2016So well rounded and awesome. Get more!
So well rounded and awesome. Get more!
1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2016
Lovely wine. As my wife said, “oh, this is tasty!” Really sums it up. Great balance of big fruit with herbal/olive like flavors and acidity. so good with food.
Lovely wine. As my wife said, “oh, this is tasty!” Really sums it up. Great balance of big fruit with herbal/olive like flavors and acidity. so good with food.
Aug 12th, 2026
2023 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Fruit. Tannins. Drinkability, balance and structure. Decidedly delicious and something for everyone. OMG...pair this with anything from veggie skewers to land-based proteins to darker-fleshed fish (Mahi, Tuna, Sword) and thicker, oily, succulent white-fleshed fish such as Patagonian Toothfish...err...Chilean Sea Bass and Al(askan) Hal(but). Wouldn't age it for a decade but for crushing in the next 4-5 years...approval from the Kool-Aid Man. "Oh Yeah!" 7.8.26.
2023 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Fruit. Tannins. Drinkability, balance and structure. Decidedly delicious and something for everyone. OMG...pair this with anything from veggie skewers to land-based proteins to darker-fleshed fish (Mahi, Tuna, Sword) and thicker, oily, succulent white-fleshed fish such as Patagonian Toothfish...err...Chilean Sea Bass and Al(askan) Hal(but). Wouldn't age it for a decade but for crushing in the next 4-5 years...approval from the Kool-Aid Man. "Oh Yeah!" 7.8.26.
Jul 16th, 2026





