Tehama County, Central Valley
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2022
Solid value but not a ton of energy — 2 months ago
Boen Wines
'Tri Appellation' Santa Barbara, Monterey, Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2023
Ruby color with aromas of red fruit, herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry with dried herb notes, vanilla and toasty oak. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fresh fruit, spice and earthy tones. — 3 months ago
A Tribute to Grace Wines
Santa Barbara Highlands Rosé of Grenache 2024
Bought a couple of these to try out along with s couple more of the other ones
Sandhi Wines
Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2021
Another good bottle of this $25 favorite — 2 months ago
Piedrasassi
PS Santa Barbara County Syrah 2021
Very syrahy. Great with lamb biryani. — 16 days ago
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023
Yummy light pinot noir. Taste of dark, ripe berries — 8 days ago
Tensley
Santa Barbara County Syrah 2018
This vintage showed so well the other night. Went so well with Greek food. — 2 months ago
Poppy
Monterey County Pinot Noir 2023
pop pop popping poppying! very nice flavor profile with a smooth finish. the only reason this isn’t a 10 is because it’s slightly sweeter. I wish it was like a smidge dryer. pairs nicely with the love island reunion. overall a great wine would enjoy again! — 3 months ago
Freddy R. Troya
Tensley – Syrah – 2023
Colson Canyon Vineyard – Santa Barbara County – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
100% Syrah from the high-elevation Colson Canyon Vineyard, a benchmark site that consistently delivers powerful yet balanced fruit. This vintage shows tension between ripeness, structure, and freshness.
Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, blackberry, cracked pepper, violet, licorice, and a subtle smoky undertone. Dark, spicy, and focused.
Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with sleek acidity and fine, integrated tannins. Concentrated but not heavy, with a long, peppery finish that lingers.
Food Pairings
Grilled lamb, beef skewers, duck confit, pepper-crusted steak, or roasted mushrooms.
Verdict
A balanced, expressive Syrah with depth, spice, and length – a great example of why Santa Barbara continues to challenge the top Rhône-style regions.
Did You Know?
Colson Canyon sits at nearly 1,500 ft elevation, producing small berries with thick skins, a key reason these Syrahs show intense color, aromatics, and age-worthy structure. — 8 hours ago