Ming L

9.0

From a Syrah specialist in Central Coast, this shows a profile of ripe blueberries and blackberries, accented by violets, dark roast coffee, and a hint of dried herbs. On the palate, it's full-bodied and powerful, though it comes across as slightly over-extracted, with firm, grippy tannins that need time to settle.

A solid wine, but I think there are better options in its price range. — 9 days ago

Stephane Bardin

9.0

Deep fruit flavors. Great color. Smooth — 2 months 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 $. — 3 months ago

with Beth

Chris MacLean

9.0

Solid value but not a ton of energy — 8 days ago

with Sarah

John Pavlovich

9.3

This vintage showed so well the other night. Went so well with Greek food. — 17 days ago

Karl Heinmiller

9.3

Honey on the front end. almonds on the finish — 2 months ago

Karyn Fricke

8.9

Classic Pinot with strawberries and cherry aromas. Medium tannins and medium acidity. A good value even on a restaurant menu. Nice with food. Will get again. — 3 months ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Another good bottle of this $25 favorite — 21 days ago

with Sarah

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. — 2 months ago

Alan Hyde

9.1

Awesome. Good minerality for a California chard — 3 months ago