Tensley

Santa Barbara County Syrah

9.112 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

This is #Syrah on high mode. Like a Syrah IPA. Danky, plummy, ripey jammy and yet more balanced and unique than his Tensley vineyard version (which is pure residual sugar) if you ask me. I like Joey’s wines because they are brass balls. No excuses.

This is #Syrah on high mode. Like a Syrah IPA. Danky, plummy, ripey jammy and yet more balanced and unique than his Tensley vineyard version (which is pure residual sugar) if you ask me. I like Joey’s wines because they are brass balls. No excuses.

Jun 4th, 2021
Steve Blazek

Owner, bin 105 Quality Wines

9.2

Really tight when I opened it, two days later it is kicking my ancient ass.

Really tight when I opened it, two days later it is kicking my ancient ass.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 3rd, 2019
Todd Larsen

Light oak, cherry, leather and tannins on the nose, black cherry predominant on the palate, slightly astringent aftertaste that makes the mouth water- 2016

Light oak, cherry, leather and tannins on the nose, black cherry predominant on the palate, slightly astringent aftertaste that makes the mouth water- 2016

Feb 16th, 2019
Eric Thomas

Tannic/bitter

Tannic/bitter

Jan 1st, 2019
Aliya Carter

Jammy, bright red fruit, tannins really complement this wine. Heavy mouthfeel makes this best when paired with food. Yet still enjoyable alone if you like jammy syrahs.

Jammy, bright red fruit, tannins really complement this wine. Heavy mouthfeel makes this best when paired with food. Yet still enjoyable alone if you like jammy syrahs.

Feb 24th, 2018
Doggfather

Love it. What a great Syrah. Flexible with just about any protein

Love it. What a great Syrah. Flexible with just about any protein

Dec 25th, 2017
Mike Ancuta

Haven’t had this in a while. Blackberry, spice, made me think Australia for a minute. Little jammier from what I remember, but my palate has changed. Could of given it a little more air.

Haven’t had this in a while. Blackberry, spice, made me think Australia for a minute. Little jammier from what I remember, but my palate has changed. Could of given it a little more air.

Nov 19th, 2018
Chris Compton

Chris had this 5 years ago

Chris had this 5 years ago

Nov 9th, 2019
Hammans Stallings

Hammans had this 6 years ago

Hammans had this 6 years ago

Feb 23rd, 2019
DJ
9.1

DJ had this 6 years ago

DJ had this 6 years ago

Jan 26th, 2019