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

David Lincoln

9.1

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

Eric W Brown

9.0

Still drinking delicious — 6 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.4

2010 Vintage. Same notes as prior post, liked it a bit more. Only Tensley will have this fruit after buying the vineyard of half clone 7 and half clone 877. — 7 years ago

Chris Regina

8.9

Ripping acidity — 9 years ago

Alan

9.0

Great black cherry notes! — 9 years ago

with Caleb

Rooted Vine Tours

9.1

like a last kiss. — 10 years ago

Wes Hagen

9.3

Earthy, bottle aged Rhone nose: leather, tart red fruits, herbs du Provence. Mature but still lively, another 5 years to go? Delicious and very French aged in style, balanced. Quite fine! — 11 years ago

Kris Beverly

9.1

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

Lauren Rebecca

9.3

Such a special wine... Perfect for kicking of football season! — 11 years ago

Lauren Rebecca

9.1

A wine venture between friends is the perfect bottle for a game night with friends! — 11 years ago

Paul T HB

9.6

What kind of glass do you use for Tannat? Trying Pinot glass today🤷🏼‍♂️
Not much of a nose yet, give it an hour to open up. So smooth, wish there was more to go around.
Jeb 91 is ridiculous, guess there wasn’t enough Mega Purple for his liking I.E Tensley, Austin Hope — 6 years ago

Greg Gratson

9.0

Not bad, $18 from Morristown. — 6 years ago

Eric Naslund

8.9

Delicious! A nice red blend from Tensley. Perfect for a Friday night. — 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.2

I'm still surprised that Joey Tensley hasn't received more criticism, mostly avoiding the label of "controversial winemaker," while Dave Phinney seems to take more than his fair share. Tensley's wines stress the boundaries for normally accepted levels of extraction, alcohol, and, for that matter, flavor, and this is no exception. A blend of Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Chardonnay, but it masquerades as a Gewürztraminer. Apparently overripe, fat Viognier can come off as fruit cocktail syrup. Well this is the best fruit cocktail syrup I've ever had. Peach, pear, melon, and apricot splash the palate wearing a coat of chalk that's been coated in honey. The weight of wine is like a newspaper laying atop a honey bee; eventually it will get out, but the weight is significant. Not for everyone, but those that it's for will really enjoy. — 9 years ago

Paul S. Rosen, DMD, MS

9.0

Very nice 2013 Syrah with good tannin and fruit balance. — 10 years ago

Eric Naslund

9.2

This is a voluptuous wine. Amazing value for the price but hard to find. Joey Tensley does it again! — 11 years ago

Rooted Vine Tours

9.3

Another hit by winemaker Joey Tensley. Unfiltered, rich flavor keeps you interested while still remaining food friendly. — 11 years ago

Drew Stumbo

9.3

Petit Phillipe Oct 2014 — 11 years ago

Cyrus Hazzard

Concierge Wine Sales Total Wine & More

9.3

10th anniversary bottling — 11 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

Paul T HB

9.7

Jeb 94 is too low, I’ll take this over the over sweetened Syrahs from tensley any day, — 6 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

Glenn Nick

9.5

Still big. — 9 years ago

WC Fields

9.1

Bravo Joey. People seek this out. — 9 years ago

Paul Emery

9.2

Emery Wine Tasting (Pinot Noir) — 11 years ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

Beautiful crunchy red fruits, by Tensley. Embrace the central coast — 11 years ago

with Owen

Michael Larner

8.9

Great primary aromas of black pepper, smoke, bacon, and vanilla. Falls a little flat in the mouth, but still is quite powerful on those primary flavors as well like it just came out of the fermentors. — 11 years ago

with Christina

Lauren Rebecca

9.2

This wine is making me happy on a Tuesday! — 11 years ago