2007 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (127) Avg Score: 92.2 points

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  1/10/2021 - BVal wrote: flawed

  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!
  Ah well, it happens.

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  10/22/2019 - StainedGlass wrote: 89 Points

  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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  6/24/2019 - BVal wrote: 92 Points

  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 . . . .

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  3/19/2019 - rsbeck wrote: 92 Points

  2nd bottle of the evening. Similar notes. 92+

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  3/19/2019 - rsbeck wrote: 92 Points

  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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