2021 Tensley, Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County, California, USA

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Description

Colson Canyon is Joey Tensley’s prized, own vineyard, which he bought in 2016. This unique plot lies above the fog line at 1400ft, one of the highest elevations in Santa Barbara, which brings warm, windy days and cool nights. The nose oozes with red and black cherries and feels ripe and sweet. That richness continues on the palate, yet all that power is perfectly held in check by Joey’s careful wine-making style. Only 20% new oak is used, and the texture is fine and smooth, not overblown at all. Joey says that Colson Canyon is a wine of “power and finesse at the same time”, a perfect description for this enticing and rewarding gem.

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2021

Alcohol % 15%

Maturity Not ready (2026 - 2042)

Grape List Syrah/Shiraz

Body Medium Bodied

Producer Tensley Wines

Critics reviews

Erin Brooks 97/100

The 2021 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard is a perfumed powerhouse! Opaque ruby-purple, it has a concentrated core of cassis with touches of tar, thyme, grilled meats, menthol and bitter chocolate. The full-bodied palate is ripe and concentrated with surprising freshness for its style. It has a pleasantly chalky frame and a very long finish replete with violet perfume. This hedonistic Syrah could use another 5 years in bottle to unwind and will be long-lived in the cellar.

Drink 2024 - 2040

Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate (Dec 2022)

About this wine

Santa Barbara County

Santa Barbara County, California, stands as a captivating winemaking region celebrated for its diverse microclimates and terroir, which yield a wide range of exceptional wines. Emphasising sustainability, winemakers expertly craft top-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines in its cool coastal areas while excelling with Bordeaux and Rhône varietals more inland.

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