STOLPMAN VINEYARDS 2022 Red Blend 'La Cuadrilla' (Central Coast, California)

"La Cuadrilla" is a wine named after the "cuadra" vineyard block set aside at Stolpman for the vineyard workers to train and learn. Stolman Vineyard Manager Ruben Solrozano developed this plan for engaging workers beyond day labor so they could build a career for themselves in the wine business. 

It is a blend of Syrah, Sangiovese and Grenache, 80% de-stemmed, 10% whole-cluster fermented and aged in 100% neutral French oak. Plum, blueberry and spice leap from the glass, followed by a juicy, flavorful palate with fine tannins and lip-smacking finish. A fun, food-friendly red for year-round entertaining. Each vintage, the production from the "cuadra" was bottled and given to the crew workers. Starting with the 2009 vintage, Stolpman expanded production of Cuadrilla, and profits of sales are shared by the crew.