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2008 Tensley Syrah BMT
11/23/2018 - jhillis wrote: 97 Points
Rating
97+
Release Price
$85
Drink Date
2010 - 2025
Producer
Tensley
From
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County
Variety
Syrah
Source
190, The Wine Advocate
The 2008 Syrah B.M.T. (76% Syrah and 24% Grenache) is a blend of fruit from the Tierra Alta Vineyard (50%), the Turner Vineyard (25%), and Colson Canyon (25%). Given how light the 2008 Grenache Colson Canyon is, I assume most of the finest Grenache fruit went into this B.M.T. blend as it is a killer wine. An opaque purple color is followed by sweet black raspberry, kirsch, lavender, licorice, and chalky/mineral notes. Full-bodied, exuberant, and bigger than life with tremendous purity and a terrific texture as well as finish, this beauty can be consumed over the next 10-15+ years. Joey Tensley, one of Santa Barbara’s budding superstars, produces a sensational portfolio of wines, save for his only weak spot – Grenache. The Syrahs continue to go from strength to strength, and some are realistically priced for the high quality. Tel. (805) 688-6761; Fax (805) 688-0591
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