Greg Gratson

9.0

Not bad, $18 from Morristown. — 5 years ago

I Sax

9.2

North branch inn. Ny — 6 years ago

Michael Herzog

9.1

A little funkier than the 2012. Sweet pipe tobacco. Similar, not as big. Still nice. — 6 years ago

with Kuan

Chris Regina

8.9

Ripping acidity — 7 years ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Rich, honeyed color and aromas, near mature on palate, almost a touch of sweetness in the finish, very nice older California Roussanne. — 7 years ago

WC Fields

9.1

Bravo Joey. People seek this out. — 7 years ago

Paul Emery

9.2

Emery Wine Tasting (Pinot Noir) — 9 years ago

Peter Sultan

8.9

Beautiful crunchy red fruits, by Tensley. Embrace the central coast — 9 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. — 9 years ago

with Christina

Lauren Rebecca

9.2

This wine is making me happy on a Tuesday! — 10 years ago

Eric W Brown

9.0

Still drinking delicious — 5 years ago

Eric Naslund

8.9

Delicious! A nice red blend from Tensley. Perfect for a Friday night. — 6 years ago

Peter Krug

8.9

Very nice lush fruity oak. Wonderful with lamb! — 6 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. — 7 years ago

Alan

9.0

Great black cherry notes! — 7 years ago

with Caleb

Rooted Vine Tours

9.1

like a last kiss. — 9 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! — 9 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. — 9 years ago

Lauren Rebecca

9.3

Such a special wine... Perfect for kicking of football season! — 10 years ago

Lauren Rebecca

9.1

A wine venture between friends is the perfect bottle for a game night with friends! — 10 years ago

Dennis Michael

9.7

I approve! Lives up to the hype. Very good had with steak, it’s got a bite and depth but not too dark would love to have again. — 5 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. — 6 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! — 6 years ago

Glenn Nick

9.5

Still big. — 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.2

Made for Wades by Joey Tensley. The most Northern Rhone style Syrah I've ever had from Joey. Espresso and lilac, leather and plum. Beautiful. — 7 years ago

Paul S. Rosen, DMD, MS

9.0

Very nice 2013 Syrah with good tannin and fruit balance. — 9 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! — 9 years ago

Rooted Vine Tours

9.3

Another hit by winemaker Joey Tensley. Unfiltered, rich flavor keeps you interested while still remaining food friendly. — 9 years ago

Drew Stumbo

9.3

Petit Phillipe Oct 2014 — 10 years ago

Cyrus Hazzard

Concierge Wine Sales Total Wine & More

9.3

10th anniversary bottling — 10 years ago