Plush and rich, but still very fruit forward after 15 years from vintage. I like a bit more earth and spice in my Syrah. This hits all cylinders for texture but is not giving enough on the nose and just not complex enough to merit a higher score. Decanted about in hour; I wonder if others have had better luck with a longer decant?
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The 2009 Tensley Syrah Noir features a gorgeous nose of dark, black fruit, charcoal, meat, and blood. Medium-bodied, rich, and incredibly fresh on the palate. It’s hard to believe this is now 13 years old.
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P n P tablside. Big berry tainted nose. Full throttle palate of dark fruits. Full on new world style in an apologetic Syrah. At 10 yrs old still amazed at how big the nose and palate are showing. Still food friendly, soft backend with no overtones of alcohol. If you like em big this is a 100 pointer. Wonder what more time will do with this beast?
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4/14/2024 - kmforster Likes this wine: 91 Points
Plush and rich, but still very fruit forward after 15 years from vintage. I like a bit more earth and spice in my Syrah. This hits all cylinders for texture but is not giving enough on the nose and just not complex enough to merit a higher score. Decanted about in hour; I wonder if others have had better luck with a longer decant?
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1/7/2024 - SICILIAN-SOLE wrote: 90 Points
A nice dark, rich syrah, but nothing earth shattering. Not my style anymore, as it does not hide the 15% abv very well.
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1/7/2022 - jgreco Likes this wine: 96 Points
The 2009 Tensley Syrah Noir features a gorgeous nose of dark, black fruit, charcoal, meat, and blood. Medium-bodied, rich, and incredibly fresh on the palate. It’s hard to believe this is now 13 years old.
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8/30/2019 - Whine-oh Likes this wine: 94 Points
P n P tablside. Big berry tainted nose. Full throttle palate of dark fruits. Full on new world style in an apologetic Syrah. At 10 yrs old still amazed at how big the nose and palate are showing. Still food friendly, soft backend with no overtones of alcohol. If you like em big this is a 100 pointer. Wonder what more time will do with this beast?
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12/9/2018 - pmk wrote: 94 Points
At its peak. Popped and poured. Intense bery flavors, viscous mouthfeel, layered and ending with toasty spice and supple tannins. Drink it now.
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