Tensley
Santa Barbara County Syrah


Blood, olive tamponade, stewed plums nose and dark black and purple fruits on the tongue. Tannins are completely resolved and this wine is ready to drink now. Do not hold onto this Syrah as it will not get better than it is now.
Blood, olive tamponade, stewed plums nose and dark black and purple fruits on the tongue. Tannins are completely resolved and this wine is ready to drink now. Do not hold onto this Syrah as it will not get better than it is now.
Aug 25th, 2017
Yes, that is homemade enchilada sauce in the background. Equal parts spice, vanilla, blackberry and clove. The nose on this relative value for US Syrah is great. The palate is firm and structured but approachable.
Yes, that is homemade enchilada sauce in the background. Equal parts spice, vanilla, blackberry and clove. The nose on this relative value for US Syrah is great. The palate is firm and structured but approachable.
1 person found it helpfulMar 27th, 2014
Deep purple. Still super funky on the nose. Uber reduced. Needs at least 2 or 3 days of air to finally show a little bit of fruit. Mostly too funky to enjoy.
Deep purple. Still super funky on the nose. Uber reduced. Needs at least 2 or 3 days of air to finally show a little bit of fruit. Mostly too funky to enjoy.
Feb 20th, 2015
This is decidedly funky with some co2 and deeply earthy licorice and spice aromas.
This is decidedly funky with some co2 and deeply earthy licorice and spice aromas.
Jun 5th, 2014
Black and blue fruits, floral, spice. A splash of smoke/gamey note. Tannins were present but well integrated. Great bottle of Syrah.
Black and blue fruits, floral, spice. A splash of smoke/gamey note. Tannins were present but well integrated. Great bottle of Syrah.
Aug 23rd, 2016
Quite enjoyable. Dark blue fruits with smoked meat. Touch of funk. Integrated tannins.
Quite enjoyable. Dark blue fruits with smoked meat. Touch of funk. Integrated tannins.
Jun 16th, 2016