Piedrasassi
PS Santa Barbara County Syrah
One of the best new world syrahs I’ve ever had. Old world savory stem, peppercorn and violets with the amplifier cranked up by a notch or two on the ripe, glossy blackberry and raspberry fruit component. Abundant freshness and tannic structure to frame the opulent fruit
One of the best new world syrahs I’ve ever had. Old world savory stem, peppercorn and violets with the amplifier cranked up by a notch or two on the ripe, glossy blackberry and raspberry fruit component. Abundant freshness and tannic structure to frame the opulent fruit
Oct 29th, 2023Stylistically a dead ringer for Gonon Les Isles Feray.
Stylistically a dead ringer for Gonon Les Isles Feray.
Jan 13th, 2021Delicious. Textbook Cal Syrah with a hint of northern rhone. QPR!
Delicious. Textbook Cal Syrah with a hint of northern rhone. QPR!
Jul 22nd, 2019mid-weight Syrah, nice fruit, prominent floral notes of violets and lavendar, more subtle savory qualities
mid-weight Syrah, nice fruit, prominent floral notes of violets and lavendar, more subtle savory qualities
May 15th, 2019Sweet purple florals, ripe blue and black fruit. Pepper and spice, and smoked fatty meats. Shows great structural balance and approachability with juicy acid and some grip. Would love to try some of the more singular bottlings!
Sweet purple florals, ripe blue and black fruit. Pepper and spice, and smoked fatty meats. Shows great structural balance and approachability with juicy acid and some grip. Would love to try some of the more singular bottlings!
Apr 11th, 2019Great structure, layered red and blue fruits, spices, and herbs.
Great structure, layered red and blue fruits, spices, and herbs.
Dec 2nd, 2018The 2016 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) is a gorgeous appellation-level wine. Dark and pliant with expressive savory and black pepper overtones, the 2016 delivers the goods. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. Sage and lavender overtones linger in the glass. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)
The 2016 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) is a gorgeous appellation-level wine. Dark and pliant with expressive savory and black pepper overtones, the 2016 delivers the goods. All the elements fall into place effortlessly. Sage and lavender overtones linger in the glass. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018)
Nov 30th, 2018