Really dry white. Perfect on a hot summer night. — 11 years ago
Inedible wine at Betony.
High elevation vineyard provides nice acid — 11 years ago
Layers of bright cherry with soft earthy notes. — 11 years ago
Best wine I had all weekend. — 11 years ago
150 case production — 12 years ago
Opaque violet color with appealing graphite, toast, smoke, black fruit, and spice aromas. On the palate it medium-bodied, fresh and harmoniously structured with a supple texture, and well integrated fine tannins with black cherry, black raspberry, a hint of dark roast coffee, and subtle spice flavor accented with an wonderful minerality. Long finish. 15.5% alcohol — 11 years ago
Nice, but I'm still partial to Torrontes from Salta in Argentina. — 12 years ago

Kris Beverly
A pleasant inky Syrah from a vineyard just outside the Santa Maria AVA; Tensley has scored well with this wine, and Alta Maria should easily do the same. — 11 years ago