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Pietra Santa

Pietra Santa Vache

Merlot · Cienega Valley, US

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4reviews
82median pts
$42median price
There can't be too many 2002 Merlots yet to be released. Here's one; it's as tannic and berry fresh as a younger wine. Flooded with cherry jam, cassis and spice flavors, it's fairly tough and gritty. It could age out in a couple years, but it's far from guaranteed. || There's an ashy, burnt aspect of this wine that's probably from overly toasted wood, and it dominates the aroma and taste. It's not a bad wine, and has no technical defects, but it's like drinking toothpicks. || This is a Merlot-based Bordeaux blend. …

Source: Wine Enthusiast

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