- Practicing Organic
- 50% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre,15% Sangiovese
- 70% Estate fruit from Stolpman Vineyards, 30% from Ruben Solarzano’s vineyards in Santa Barbara County
- 20% whole-cluster
- Native yeast fermentation in concrete fermenting tanks for an average of 22 days
- Aged 9 months in 500L neutral French vache forest Ermitage puncheons
- 12,900 cases produced
- 14% abv
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Ballard Canyon
Variety:
Blend - Red
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - USDA/NOPÿ
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-STP-20-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-08-15
"The 2023 La Cuadrilla is a fabulous entry-level offering. Bright, punchy and full of character, the 2023 delivers superb quality and striking purity of fruit. It's also a fabulous value. This blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Sangiovese is lights-out."
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2024-10-10
"A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Sangiovese whose proceeds are divided among Stolpman's vineyard workers, the 2023 La Cuadrilla is one of the better values in all California wine. It opens with a beautifully floral, energetic nose supplemented with focused, leathery accents. The palate is plush and succulent, concluding with a quenching, juicy and simply delicious finish framed by fine-grained tannins."
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2024-11-13
"A fresh-tasting, juicy blend from the Stolpman property that's full-bodied, ripe and easy to drink. So affordable. Mild tannins and lots of freshness make it almost gulpable. Contains syrah, grenache, mourvedre and sangiovese. Drink now."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2023-12-29
"The 2022 La Cuadrilla is a blend of Syrah and Grenache with a smaller portion of Mourvèdre. It offers slowly unfurling scents of wild berries, tar, turned earth and wildflowers. The medium-bodied palate is bright and silky, with spicy, earthy fruit and a long, perfumed finish. 10,500 cases were made, and profits go to the vineyard workers at Stolpman."
2022
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-07-01
"The 2022 La Cuadrilla is a fabulous entry-level wine. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, spice, tobacco and cedar give this light-bodied wine lovely aromatic presence. All the elements are very nicely balanced. The 25% stems are present, but not overpowering. -Antonio Galloni"
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2022-12-08