2019 Stolpman Vineyards ‘La Cuadrilla’ Red Blend Ballard Canyon Santa Barbara County

WA92 The 2019 La Cuadrilla is a blend of 70% Syrah, 15% Grenache and 15% Sangiovese. Medium ruby-purple, it opens with perfumed red and blue berry fruits with nuances of licorice and flowers. The medium to full-bodied palate bursts with juicy fruits in a grainy frame, and it finishes long with loads of floral nuances. 4,800 cases produced.
Estate Notes: A breadth of fruit on the nose spans from bright red to black plum.  The body comes off deep and coating with fine chalky tannins on the finish.  Fresh black plum sings above the rich density.  The wine has the energy to stand up to our favorite Jaliscan Pastor and it is full-bodied enough to compliment any other protein.  2019 possesses fresh liveliness with the weight of a classic red blend – a winning one-two combo.