2011 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard Santa Barbara County
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2011 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard Santa Barbara County
Producer: Tensley
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Syrah/Shiraz
Origin: California
Region: Central Coast
Appellation: Santa Barbara
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75 Member Ratings
Average Member Rating: 3.81 out of 5 stars| 5 stars | (13) | |
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Member Notes
04/04/2013
by PinotBlanc262855
brilliantly massive forward fruit. Another Tensley masterpiece
the correct rating
04/24/2013
by Gewurztraminer253677
I could chew on it, lovely
1st wine description ever
03/31/2013
by discovering8
Bear with me, I have no training in wine tasting and I do not have a wardrobe of fruit words. I will have to describe this just like an ignorant savage! This is a fascinating 2 hinged flavor. The anterior part is all silken delectability joined to a tannic rasp. Leave it in a glass for a few hours and the tannins go away but it totally deflates and becomes dull. Leave it in a bottle for 1 day and it's all silk, but not as fine as it will be. I'm just beginning to know how a person can anticipate that a wine will be excellent in a few years. This is one. However, I'm going to have to deeply hide, yet remember, the 10 remaining bottles. I already want another just thinking about it! Yet, I can anticipate the regret that's already coming in 3 years when 10 is all there is...
Just a baby - needs time
03/23/2013
by Matlock 14106597
I am scratching my head wondering how anyone could rate this wine a "1". It was very tight at opening but after 3 houes of decanting, the nose was exceptional dispalying notes of plumb and dark cherry. Its still a little rough simply due to its youth, but over time this wine will develop into a much mellower, top notch syrah. I enjoyed it, but I'll wait a few years before opening another bottle. If you pull the cork on this wine, I recommend 3 hours minimum of decanting. Very happy to have this in my cellar.
Needs time
03/24/2013
by Septimus13820945
When we first opened the wine, strongly alcoholic and thick like syrup. As we drank more over the course of the evening, it definitely opened up. I agree with a previous reviewer that it seems like a wine that will age well and needs time. Strong dark fruits and coffee / chocolate flavors. Hate to give it a 3-star rating when I think it will be better in a year, but it's a 3 now.
