Pietra Santa Cabernet Sauvignon Cienega Valley 2010
Deep, dark ruby red to garnet. The nose reveals a classic and nuanced Cabernet offering scents of black cherry, blackberry, and plum with supporting notes of cassis, earth, clove, cocoa, and oak. The palate delivers on the promise of the nose offering layers of dry and ripe berry driven fruit with accents of spice, oak, and subtle earth tones to offer intrigue. This is one beautifully woven set of complex flavors mingling in the glass. Balance, balance, and balance is the hallmark of this beautiful Cabernet. It is not a California blockbuster style - it's absolutely seductive finishing with soft, dry tannins. Made with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. $20 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Pietra Santa Sassolino Cienega Valley 2010
Deep, darkest burgundy color. The aromatics are so concentrated with the scents of black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, and plum with bold accents of cocoa nibs, brown baking spices, and oak. The palate opens with a ripe fruit explosion with loads of baking spices to add depth and intrigue. It's simply delicious with layers of lush fruit mingling with oak, spice, and subtle hints of vanilla bean. This is a wine that you can chew but it's so vibrant and fresh thanks to a smart dose of acidity and silky tannins. $24 – 5 Stars – 97 points
