Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard County Syrah Sangiovese

9.162 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, 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
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Dru Margolin

Fruit bomb vineyard blend...good value, well made crowd pleaser.

Fruit bomb vineyard blend...good value, well made crowd pleaser.

2 people found it helpfulSep 14th, 2015
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9.0

The 2016 Syrah La Cuadrilla is gracious and lifted in this vintage, with lovely aromatic presence and striking purity in its silky red-toned fruit. This is an especially feminine wine from Stolpman. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)

The 2016 Syrah La Cuadrilla is gracious and lifted in this vintage, with lovely aromatic presence and striking purity in its silky red-toned fruit. This is an especially feminine wine from Stolpman. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)

1 person found it helpfulNov 30th, 2018
Fred Dex

Master Sommelier

9.0

Fun little blend of Grenache & Syrah with a splash of Sangiovese & Petit Sirah. Dark & juicy with firm structure and sappy baking spices @Rx Wine Lab

Fun little blend of Grenache & Syrah with a splash of Sangiovese & Petit Sirah. Dark & juicy with firm structure and sappy baking spices @Rx Wine Lab

1 person found it helpfulMay 15th, 2015
Cyrus Limón

Rich but structured, beautiful fresh fruit aromas and what I think is whole cluster. Fresh finish.

Rich but structured, beautiful fresh fruit aromas and what I think is whole cluster. Fresh finish.

Apr 2nd, 2016
Matt Mitchell

Velvety and smooth, ready to drink now!

Velvety and smooth, ready to drink now!

Nov 30th, 2015
Cory Fierro

2013 vintage. Somewhat briny nose with dried cured meats and tapenade. It's an interesting nose for sure, but the palate brings tart red fruit into the mix, with a peppery balance.

Good wine, would probably be even better with food but alas, it's 1am and all I wanted was wine.

2013 vintage. Somewhat briny nose with dried cured meats and tapenade. It's an interesting nose for sure, but the palate brings tart red fruit into the mix, with a peppery balance.

Good wine, would probably be even better with food but alas, it's 1am and all I wanted was wine.

May 15th, 2015
Karilyn Lesassier-Van Oosten

Nice and smooth and very Danta Barbara

Nice and smooth and very Danta Barbara

Oct 12th, 2023
Amanda Burton

I was saving this. I didn’t need to. It’s pretty good, but it definitely isn’t a special occasion thing

I was saving this. I didn’t need to. It’s pretty good, but it definitely isn’t a special occasion thing

Oct 20th, 2017
Michael Tao

Delicious! Smooth, fruity with real depth. Would recommend highly. Enjoying at Mustard's Grill

Delicious! Smooth, fruity with real depth. Would recommend highly. Enjoying at Mustard's Grill

Dec 28th, 2016
Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen KC

Blackberry.

Nov 26th, 2016