2023 La Cuadrilla Stolpman Vineyards Santa Barbara County

"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, Mourvedre and Sangiovese is lights-out. Drinking Window: 2024-2031" – Antonio Galloni Review Date: July 2024

“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. Drink Date: 2024-2028” – Matthew Luczy Review Date: October 2024

“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.” – Jim Gordon Review Date: October 2024

Editors’ Choice “This vineyard crew-led blend is always a charmer. The blend of 50% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 15% Sangiovese offers dark cherry, berry and cigar box aromas on the nose. The palate lands with ripe fruit and toasty flavors, floating atop young, sticky tannins and a zippy acidity. – Matt Kettmann Review Date: December 2024

“Juicy, forward, and pleasure-bent, the 2023 La Cuadrilla offers ripe Bing cherry and blue fruits, as well as some pepper, herbs, and floral notes. Based on 50% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, and 15% Sangiovese, fermented with 33% whole clusters and aged 10 months in neutral French oak puncheons, it's medium-bodied with ripe tannins. This easygoing red is ready to go and perfect for drinking over the coming 3-5 years. Drink 2025-2030.” – Jeb Dunnuck Review Date: September 2025