Chris MacLean

9.1

Another good bottle of this $25 favorite — 2 days ago

with Sarah

cam cab sav lvr

9.0

pop pop popping poppying! very nice flavor profile with a smooth finish. the only reason this isn’t a 10 is because it’s slightly sweeter. I wish it was like a smidge dryer. pairs nicely with the love island reunion. overall a great wine would enjoy again! — a month ago

with Erin-Bearin

Stephen Fitzpatrick

9.0

Smooth, light oak up front, crisp finish — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2023 vintage. 09.24.25. — 10 days ago

Harvey Raben

9.1

This is a delicious Pinot Noir with black cherry and tea leaf notes. Good structure and pleasant finish. The tannins are present and add to the overall impression. — a month ago

Karl Heinmiller

9.3

Honey on the front end. almonds on the finish — a month ago

Chris Zitzman

9.4

While clearly a labor of love from a family who cares to express it, the 2021 Santa Barbara County Syrah needs time to breathe and allow to open itself up. While a little pour right from the rip is never a bad idea, this particular Piedra Sassi benefits and blossoms from a thorough decant and a smidge of patience. It must be said : I’m getting not only getting good gobs of both wholehearted and heartfelt tones of ‘home’, but deeper notes of some brilliant wine-making going on. This one’s going to be tough to beat for the $. — 2 months ago

with Beth

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Ruby color with aromas of red fruit, herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry with dried herb notes, vanilla and toasty oak. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fresh fruit, spice and earthy tones. — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

Tensley – Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2022
Santa Maria Valley AVA, Santa Barbara County, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
100% Syrah from the high-elevation, rocky Colson Canyon Vineyard—a benchmark site for dense, expressive Rhône-style reds in Santa Barbara County. The 2022 shows trademark intensity with lifted aromatics and serious structure.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry and dark plum core with waves of pepper, smoked meat, coffee, and anise, plus subtle floral and stony/mineral undertones. Opens steadily in the glass, gaining savory complexity.

Mouthfeel
Medium-to-full bodied with firm, well-knit tannins and lively acidity. Long, graceful finish. A touch of youthful CO₂ “ping” on opening can appear—vigorous swirling knocks it right back.

Winemaking Notes
Site-driven, concentrated Colson fruit; crafted for purity and power. 2022 has the stuffing to age 15–20 years, but is compelling with proper air today.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb chops, pepper-crusted steak, duck confit, wild-mushroom ragù, smoked brisket, or aged Manchego/Gouda.

Verdict
An explosive yet composed Colson Canyon Syrah—all spice, smoke, and dark fruit wrapped in precision. Fantastic now after a hearty decant; built for the long haul. — a month ago

Johannah Tyer

9.2

Waynesville, NC august 2025, found at wegmans — 2 months ago