L.A. Cetto Cabernet Sauvignon Guadalupe Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and plum with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, slate, and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, baking spices, mineral, and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $3.99, 187ml – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
L.A. Cetto Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Guadalupe Valley 2015
Brilliant, medium scarlet color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and five spice with supporting notes of cigar box, black tea, and vanilla. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, cocoa, leather, and graphite. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $22.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
L.A. Cetto Sierra Blanca Tempranillo Guadalupe Valley 2018
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and baking spices with supporting notes of raspberry and dark chocolate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of red cherry, pomegranate, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. Aged 12 months in American oak. A great wine and a great value. $17.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah Guadalupe Valley 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of blackberry and violet with supporting notes of hibiscus flower, graphite, and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, freshly crushed berries, forest floor, and five spice. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $12.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
L.A. Cetto Private Reserve Nebbiolo Guadalupe Valley 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby color seeming to indicate the presence of a supporting varietal — perhaps Petite Sirah. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red cherry and hibiscus flower with supporting notes of five spice, earth, anise, and leather. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of plum, graphite, rose petals, truffle, and cigar box. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $22.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
