Happy Canyon Vineyard

Piocho Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.076 ratings
8.910 pro ratings
Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Nate Axline

Want to like this more, it's just missing a little something. Still showing bright fruits, more than I expected. Vintage blend breakdown: Cab 39, C. Franc 29, Merlot 27, Malbec 4, Petit Verdot 1

Want to like this more, it's just missing a little something. Still showing bright fruits, more than I expected. Vintage blend breakdown: Cab 39, C. Franc 29, Merlot 27, Malbec 4, Petit Verdot 1

Aug 26th, 2020
Boris Mathiszik

A Bordeaux style blend from Happy Canyon/Santa Barbara that is truly delicious. Very drinkable right after opening, beautiful layers of fruit. Outstanding value too. 33% Merlot, 28% Cab, 25% Cabernet Franc.

A Bordeaux style blend from Happy Canyon/Santa Barbara that is truly delicious. Very drinkable right after opening, beautiful layers of fruit. Outstanding value too. 33% Merlot, 28% Cab, 25% Cabernet Franc.

Nov 18th, 2018
Christanna Honer

This is a magical medley of grapes that I could probably make disappear very quickly. Crushed red cherries and red plums, actually maybe in the blender. W some red roses, sweet licorice and I guess a rock or two for good measure. Surprise of the day. Margerum, you do your thing brah

This is a magical medley of grapes that I could probably make disappear very quickly. Crushed red cherries and red plums, actually maybe in the blender. W some red roses, sweet licorice and I guess a rock or two for good measure. Surprise of the day. Margerum, you do your thing brah

1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2015
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, cassis, eucalyptus, licorice, vanilla, mossy earth, oak and hints of white pepper. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Blackberry, cassis, eucalyptus, licorice, vanilla, mossy earth, oak and hints of white pepper. Good structure and moderate tannins.

Feb 18th, 2016
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.7

A merlot based Bordeaux blend

A merlot based Bordeaux blend

Feb 25th, 2015
Chris B.

Probably the best Bordeaux-style wine I’ve had from Santa Barbara and at $25, a total steal. Juicy plum on the tongue, gravel in the mouth, Kalamata olives up the nose... these disparate elements add up to some complexity and the tannins are just beginning to hit their stride.

Probably the best Bordeaux-style wine I’ve had from Santa Barbara and at $25, a total steal. Juicy plum on the tongue, gravel in the mouth, Kalamata olives up the nose... these disparate elements add up to some complexity and the tannins are just beginning to hit their stride.

Aug 11th, 2019
Christy Ramos

Baby sip on Christmas. The Ramoses love it.

Baby sip on Christmas. The Ramoses love it.

Dec 26th, 2018
Jane Ainsworth

Happy New Year's. Nice blend. Very drinkable.

Happy New Year's. Nice blend. Very drinkable.

Jan 1st, 2017
Megan Bauer

One of the prime examples of Bordeaux winemaking in Santa Ynez Valley.

One of the prime examples of Bordeaux winemaking in Santa Ynez Valley.

Dec 8th, 2016
Hiram Carrington

Lovely meritage!

Lovely meritage!

Sep 4th, 2016