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Red
2007 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Barbara County
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Community Tasting Notes 127
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BVal wrote: flawed
January 10, 2021 - Opaque ruby core -> deep ruby rim edging to diffuse garnet.
Bouquet of WET NASTY NEWSPAPERS LEFT TO ROT IN A BOSTON BASEMENT FOR 20 YEARS!
Damn . . . . Corked! And the last bottle too!
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StainedGlass wrote: 89 points
October 22, 2019 - Surprised it made it this far. Lots of sediment coating the bottle. Dark purple. No bricking. Sweet and lush; port like. Oak is well integrated. Interesting and still good but a little on the tired side. 15.0% abv. Drink up!
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BVal wrote: 92 points
June 24, 2019 - Last tasted 6/16 and that note, upon rereading, is still spot on.
Color: deep, dark ruby-> dark ruby rim. Bouquet of blackberries, kirsch, wet slate and white pepper. Big, big, palate of blackcurrant, blackberry compote, minerals and black licorice. Black fruit is still massive and presents a slightly sweet attack; no mistaking this for an old-world Syrah. Tannins have fully resolved at this point, the acidity is good and the finish is still quite long -- though there is a bit of alcohol/heat poking through on that finish (15.0%). Delicious still and I would say for plenty of time to come. A little sweeter (vs. savoury) than I would like, but still pretty good stuff. At a 92 the song remains the same . . . . -
rsbeck wrote: 92 points
March 19, 2019 - 2nd bottle of the evening. Similar notes. 92+
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rsbeck wrote: 92 points
March 19, 2019 - Popped and poured. A tiny bit of fruit has faded and for me, it makes this wine even better. A bit of acid has come forward to add succulence and balance and tertiary flavors are beginning to show. Still, plenty of fruit. Positive developments. 92+
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- Type Red
- Producer Tensley
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Colson Canyon Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Barbara County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 19 (1%)
- In Cellars 556 (37%)
- Consumed 926 (62%)
Food Pairing
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Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerTensley
- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Barbara County
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