2022 Tensley, Tensley Vineyard Syrah, Santa Barbara County, California, USA

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Description

Do not be confused by “estate wine”. This is one of the top wines from Tensley estate. Made from vines close to the home of Joey. A great intensity of dark fruits with pronounced blackberry, blackcurrant and a splattering of red fruit. This balance lifts the fruit profile with beautiful pepper and sweet spice. Lovely acidity keeps the wine driven and lifted. The tannins are ripe and mouth coating, making them entirely lovely. This balance, lift and power make this wine entirely enjoyable and engaging. They will age beautifully, helping to turn this into something very special.

Chris Hanssen, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd (November 2023)

Colour Red

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2022

Alcohol % 14.3%

Maturity Not ready (2026 - 2041)

Grape List Syrah/Shiraz

Body Medium Bodied

Producer Tensley Wines

Critics reviews

Jeb Dunnuck 95-97/100

Coming from vines just outside of Tensley's house, the 2022 Syrah Tensley Vineyard is another complex, full-bodied, incredibly compelling wine from this estate. Blackberries, blueberries, peppery spice, black tea, and floral notes all give way to a medium to full-bodied, concentrated red that stays nicely focused and precise on the palate, with fine tannins, and a good spine of acidity.

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (Aug 2023)

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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