Ted

9.1

Herbs, cinnamon and hints of incense. Light color. Pretty damn good. — 3 days ago

with Jeni

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Tensley – Syrah – 2023
Colson Canyon Vineyard – Santa Barbara County – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
100% Syrah from the high-elevation Colson Canyon Vineyard, a benchmark site that consistently delivers powerful yet balanced fruit. This vintage shows tension between ripeness, structure, and freshness.

Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, blackberry, cracked pepper, violet, licorice, and a subtle smoky undertone. Dark, spicy, and focused.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with sleek acidity and fine, integrated tannins. Concentrated but not heavy, with a long, peppery finish that lingers.

Food Pairings
Grilled lamb, beef skewers, duck confit, pepper-crusted steak, or roasted mushrooms.

Verdict
A balanced, expressive Syrah with depth, spice, and length – a great example of why Santa Barbara continues to challenge the top Rhône-style regions.

Did You Know?
Colson Canyon sits at nearly 1,500 ft elevation, producing small berries with thick skins, a key reason these Syrahs show intense color, aromatics, and age-worthy structure. — 2 months ago

Jonathan Wall

9.3

Very syrahy. Great with lamb biryani. — 2 months ago

Nessa Provi

9.5

My FAVORITE. I have no helpful review. I just know what I like. — 2 days ago

Doggfather

9.4

A home run at the price. — 2 months ago

Tegan Marriott

8.9

Santa Barbara highlands radiance in a glass! Yo, I'll pretend I'm rolling through da Wine Ghetto! — 2 months ago

Jeremy.Buss

9.2

Still a great vintage and could have many more years to go. — a month ago

Bernard Benninghoff

9.6

Great tasting blend. — 25 days ago

with Brenda

Tholyer Sartoni

9.1

Yummy light pinot noir. Taste of dark, ripe berries — 2 months ago

Jack Petras

8.9

This 21 was better than expected. Was gifted to me and went perfectly with some casual carry out Chinese appetizers. Soft and spicy with gorgeous fruits not too tart and not flabby. — 3 months ago