2021 Stolpman ‘La Cuadrilla’ Ballard Canyon Santa Barbara County Red Blend

VIN92 The 2021 La Cuadrilla is another stellar wine in this range from Stolpman. It’s also a ridiculous value. Bright and punchy, with gorgeous red-fleshed fruit, this Syrah/Grenache/Sangiovese blend delivers the goods. Floral and spice notes round the supple finish. The 2021 is a total charmer.
Estate Notes: 2021 Cuadrilla opens up with dark ripe plum highlighted with bright fresh red berries. Deep and supple with fine chalky tannins already married with a smooth, polished texture. An alluring otherness of wet stones, mint, and mocha prevail from the nose through the mouth captivating the senses beyond just the magnificently pleasurable profile.
Blend: 75% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 10% Sangiovese. Practicing Organic • 75% Syrah/10% Sangiovese/15% Grenache • A vineyard-wide blend of all Syrah, Sangiovese, and Grenache blocks at Stolpman Vineyard (Ballard Canyon)• Fermented in open top concrete tanks for 21 days • 33% whole cluster• Aged 6 months in 100% neutral French Ermitage 500L oak Puncheons • 14% ABV