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Pietra Santa

Cienega Valley Merlot

8.831 ratings
8.42 pro ratings
Cienega Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic

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Pietra SantaCienega Valley, Central CoastMerlot
Top Notes For
Sarah J
8.5

Nice and Smokey.

Nice and Smokey.

Jan 5th, 2019
Betty Uchytil
7.5

No wood. Not much merlot flavor. A pleasant red but not a vintage worthy bottle.

No wood. Not much merlot flavor. A pleasant red but not a vintage worthy bottle.

Dec 28th, 2016
Martha Richards
9.0

This was great with and without food. Little Oregon ashiness. Enjoyed quite a bit.

This was great with and without food. Little Oregon ashiness. Enjoyed quite a bit.

Oct 25th, 2016
Elias Bouquillon
9.1

With such a sparkly and fragrant nose, the body is surprisingly rich and spicy. Wonderful with the steak frites here!

With such a sparkly and fragrant nose, the body is surprisingly rich and spicy. Wonderful with the steak frites here!

Jul 11th, 2016
Shannon Gomes
9.4

Delicious full bodied merlot!

Delicious full bodied merlot!

May 20th, 2016
Dennis Hogenkamp
9.4

2012

2012

Apr 10th, 2016
Linda Bidwell
9.4

Excellent. 2011 on NYE. Need to get more. Trumps Joel Gott, which is also good. This is just smoother.

Excellent. 2011 on NYE. Need to get more. Trumps Joel Gott, which is also good. This is just smoother.

Jan 1st, 2016
Bill Ryan
8.8

Was good. Dry. Could have been served a little cooler.

Was good. Dry. Could have been served a little cooler.

Feb 25th, 2015
Drew Joyce
9.2

2005-Grapey/floral aroma, tastes of black cherry with a hint of butter. Slightly dry, a bit tart when first opened, but very smooth after letting it breathe. Impressed by this one.

2005-Grapey/floral aroma, tastes of black cherry with a hint of butter. Slightly dry, a bit tart when first opened, but very smooth after letting it breathe. Impressed by this one.

Feb 7th, 2015
Katie Butterfield
8.6

More interesting than most Merlots I can remember. None of the boring this varietal is known for. Fuller. Not too soft. I Iike.

More interesting than most Merlots I can remember. None of the boring this varietal is known for. Fuller. Not too soft. I Iike.

Oct 12th, 2014