Chris Zitzman

9.2

The 2022 Piedra Sassi Viognier from the Santa Rita Hills- to no surprise- is a remarkably rich and full-bodied example of the varietal from out west. The nose is a powerful blend of kiwi, limestone, and other deeper earthy notes that I just don’t have the vocabulary to describe. Lots there. What I CAN say is that the palate and the finish as well round-out in a sumptuous and gratifying fashion. Not easy to make a Viognier like this outside of Virginia. Piedra Sassi has. — 2 months ago

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Samantha Kofroth

10

Crisp and so refreshing! Love this wine! — 2 years ago

David Valenti

9.0

I find almond and pomegranate, freshly mown grass. Sweet palate with just enough acidity to keep it going. — 3 years 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

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Nicole Drappo

9.2

Love the fruit flavor — 2 years ago

Pippa

8.9

Peppery and medium bodied. A lush taste without being being sweet. A lot of cherries and then blackberries, to finish a bit tart. — 3 years ago

Jessica Knickerbocker

8.9

70% Primitivo, 30% Malbec. A bit on the sweet side, but still quite good. Almost dark enough to use as ink. 😋 — 6 months ago

Liz Eberle

9.6

Amazing! Fruity and smooth — a year ago

MRM

8.9

Eminently passable — 3 years ago

Tripp Girdler

9.6

Wonderful and light. Bing cherry, pomegranate, definitely raspberry — 3 years ago