Damian

9.4

Great balance of acidity, minerality and chalkiness that showcases terroir of Cotes de Blancs (specifically wine comes from Le Mesnil sur Oger and Lea Chetillions). Lemon zest, freshly baked bread toast and long, dry finish. — 9 months ago

Jocholla

9.0

Beautiful white blind, very focused, pear, honey, oyster shell, green olive. Perfect balance of new world fruit and old world handling. — a year ago

FabianG

9.0

#wineaccess — 2 years ago

Paul T HB

9.4

These don’t count in my race to 2,000 at this point.
But for $5.90 more I take the tensley, I just prefer the viscosity over the zing — 6 years ago

Eric W Brown

9.0

Still drinking delicious — 6 years ago

Steven Lee

9.5

Very famous vineyard and i think chris ringland work on it before. Light ruby rim. Nose of tea lea, caramel. Palate: vanila, blackberry, mineral, stony, very balance and tannin soften and integrated and slight savoury at the end. Cola, liqourish, v complex, herbal hint, soy sauce, bitter sweet, saspiralla and soda — 7 years ago

Jeremy Pollard

9.1

Darrell Lea Raspberry Liquorice Twists on the nose, with hints of cherry cola and vanilla. Red fruit with a tarry undercurrent on the palate, plus bright acid and driving tannins. Enjoying this. — 8 years ago

with Sam

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Always express admiration for Joe Tensley wine and his entry level “Fundamental” isn’t an exception. This casual, mildly aromatic but super approachable Pinot Noir showcases a well-made, berry driven with medium tannins and a juicy finish. The mouthfeel is mildly spice and subtle earthiness. Never disappoints! — 10 months ago

Loren Gesinsky

9.6

Domaine Belargus Anjou Lea Treilles not yet released. — a year ago

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9.3

The 2021 Red Wine All Blocks, Tensley's Grenache-based wine, is a knock-out. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, spice, menthol and cinnamon are all dialed up. This succulent, juicy 2021 delivers the goods. Dollops of Syrah from Colson Canyon and Mourvèdre from the estate vineyard round out the blend. The 2021 is supremely delicious. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2023)
— 2 years ago

Awe Some

9.2

Pepper, anise and clove on the nose. Berry stems and leaves, touch of cinnamon, cherry bark, and thinner citrus finish. A tweener that straddles the juicier pinot noirs and more lithe darker reds. This used to be the territory stalked and owned by great Merlot and its blends, but since its excommunication, this is the replacement crowd pleaser. Strong contender for your weeknight wine. — 6 years ago

Keith Watson

9.0

Lea & Sandeman — 7 years ago

Reuben Smith

9.1

Wilke and Lea brought this bottle from SoCal. Fruity, cloudy, great Pinot that was spicier the next day. — 7 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.2

Hazy deep yellow gold (unfiltered? skin contact?). Caramelized balsa and menthol peaches in the abundant nose. Confirmed on the medium full palate which adds layers of dried quince, baking spices, pickled watermelon rind, and a host of other subtle flavors. Medium acidity from entry; bitter almond on the lengthy, non-stop finish. More complex than you might be expecting, this is a white for hearty fare. Drink now through 2027. — 10 months ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Somewhat closed aromatics even after 2 hours aeration, but rich, ripe, explosive redfruits and dark fruits, some tannins remain, long finish, very fine Syrah!! — 2 years ago

with Jim

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2005 Christophe Perot-Minot Chambolle Musigny Lea Charmes. — 6 years ago

David Lincoln

9.1

I think a little over the hill. No power. — 6 years ago

Keith Watson

9.3

Lea & Sandeman — 7 years ago

I Sax

9.2

North branch inn. Ny — 7 years ago

Jody Shapiro

9.5

Family Holiday Happening, Blind wine tasting.
Hands down, best Chardonnay! Our daughter had some shipped to us from the Vineyard this Fall. Spectacular! — 8 years ago