Stolpman Vineyards La Cuadrilla Red Blend

La Cuadrilla is the result of a years-long effort by Stopman Vineyards to give back to their employees. Starting in 2009, one cuadra of their vines was dedicated to their workers - they took full ownership of how those grapes were grown. At the end of the season the wine made from those grapes was gifted to the employees, hoping to inspire pride in their work and also share a taste of fine wine. The program has expanded to include more of the vineyard and now that its wines are being sold more broadly, employees receive 100% of the profits from La Cuadrilla. Beyond that, this is simply a great wine! Syrah, Sangiovese, and Grenache blend to make a juicy, rich, and pleasantly lingering sip. Enjoy it when you fire up the grill this season!

Matthew Allen