• JERB Likes this wine: 91 points

    August 15, 2020 - I was concerned about this wine as I did not care for the 2012 vintage. AT least for me, this 2013 and the 2012 Tierra Alta might as well have been completely different wines from completely different producers. This one - the 2013 - was pretty full bodied and quite enjoyable to drink. It had a nice sort of baking spiciness to it to go along with ripe blue fruits. It should have been decanted as evidenced by the fact that it continued to improve the longer it was open!

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  • pmk wrote: 93 points

    May 16, 2020 - beautiful Tensley syrah at a perfect place! Fruit forward, round and juicy, great mouthfeel, toast and spicy finish of several minutes. Well behaved tannins. Great pairing with lamb.

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  • Stephen Rash Likes this wine: 93 points

    April 5, 2020 - Inky purple and opaque in the glass; blackberry, blueberry, fig, and leather aromas on the nose; tastes of blueberry and wet rock on the palate; full-bodied, medium acidity, medium tannins; long finish. Blueberry pie in a glass with smooth, velvety tannins. Well balanced and amazing!!

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  • farinas wrote: 92 points

    January 13, 2019 - Lighter than the Colson Canyon but with more body than the BMTs, this Syrah is dark brooding and racy with plenty of wild fruit characteristics. Always enjoyable from Tensley - one of the best producers out there.

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  • Hargate Likes this wine: 91 points

    December 10, 2017 - A nice wine from Tensley. As many Tensley it is quite rich and fruity, but not jammy.

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  • danielbleier Likes this wine: 91 points

    November 3, 2017 - Slightly more minerality compared to the Thompson, this still had blue and black fruit with a nice counter of smoke and leather. Like all Tensley wines, this is full throttle.

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  • Wine Lover 1964 Likes this wine: 92 points

    April 5, 2015 - strong berry flavors waffled as wine was poured into decanter. Drank over 4 hours and both wife and I enjoyed tremendously. Blueberry pie in a glass with acidity backbone that made it pair a little better with our double smoked Easter ham than alone. Wanted to try 2nd day to see how it held up but none was left! Great job!

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