Tensley
Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Very nice! Best vintage out of the ‘08, ‘09, and ‘11 even though they all scored roughly the same. Started to fade after an hour, but had nice depth with dark fruit.
Very nice! Best vintage out of the ‘08, ‘09, and ‘11 even though they all scored roughly the same. Started to fade after an hour, but had nice depth with dark fruit.
1 person found it helpfulMay 1st, 2021
Dense, chewy, and layered with dark fruit and minerality.
Dense, chewy, and layered with dark fruit and minerality.
Mar 15th, 2014
Super ripe and rich (too much for me, but hard to argue the richness and purity), for lovers of super ripe CC Syrah, long finish, very pure flavor profile!!
Super ripe and rich (too much for me, but hard to argue the richness and purity), for lovers of super ripe CC Syrah, long finish, very pure flavor profile!!
Apr 1st, 2022
An absolute monster. At nine years old it is still crushing all in its path. Blueberry cobbler and hunks of leather pave the way to a big finish. Woof!
An absolute monster. At nine years old it is still crushing all in its path. Blueberry cobbler and hunks of leather pave the way to a big finish. Woof!
Aug 11th, 2019
2010 Vintage. 15% Alcohol. Blackberry kirsch and graphite nose. Big fruitbomb of blueberries and blackberries. Nice legs and long finish. Nice to come back to Syrah after a few Pinot Noir days.
2010 Vintage. 15% Alcohol. Blackberry kirsch and graphite nose. Big fruitbomb of blueberries and blackberries. Nice legs and long finish. Nice to come back to Syrah after a few Pinot Noir days.
Aug 24th, 2018
Blackberry and licorice on the nose, but it's the absence of oak that leaves this perfume so clean and simple. Manages to be more complex than anticipated, revealing layers of terroir that are integrated seamlessly, creating a silky texture that is the heart of this wine. Smoke and leather linger on the finish, but it's all so smooth I'm left savoring the last bite of white pepper and the essence of pure, unfiltered fruit.
Blackberry and licorice on the nose, but it's the absence of oak that leaves this perfume so clean and simple. Manages to be more complex than anticipated, revealing layers of terroir that are integrated seamlessly, creating a silky texture that is the heart of this wine. Smoke and leather linger on the finish, but it's all so smooth I'm left savoring the last bite of white pepper and the essence of pure, unfiltered fruit.
Mar 21st, 2016
2010 vintage. Last wine from a trip to that area 3 years ago.
2010 vintage. Last wine from a trip to that area 3 years ago.
Jul 19th, 2015Dark burgundy in color, smell of nail polish, sour cherry, strawberry and blue berry, firm tannin with medium to long finish, has a sweet after taste.
Dark burgundy in color, smell of nail polish, sour cherry, strawberry and blue berry, firm tannin with medium to long finish, has a sweet after taste.
Jan 21st, 2015