Joe L.

8.9

Santa Barbara where it gets its brightness and acid, Paso where it gets its concentration and structure — a month ago

Doug Powers

9.4

Black and blue fruit aromas and flavors, this seems much more youthful than the Tierra Alta, great balance, long, lingering finish, really fine, kudos to Joey!! — 6 months ago

with Jim

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Confrérie de la Chaîne Des Rôtisseurs, Bailliage d'Albany; 8 August 2021 at Yono's, Albany, NY

Dessert
Chef Gabriella O'Neil's Tropical Pavlova | "Pavlova Mangga & Macadamia"
Meringue | Mango Coulis | Chantilly | Macadamia Chili Crunch — 3 years ago

Doug Powers

9.3

Chalky, mineral aromas and flavors up front, cooler blue fruits show next, this was probably always my favorite of the Syrah vineyards Joey used, as it usually was the lowest in ABV (13.6% here) and thus showed more freshness and acidity, drinking beautifully tonight!! — a month ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2021 vintage. Red blend that is banging for the resto ($14) price. A definite woofer. Great large party bbq wine. 7.3.24. — 6 months ago

Katie Fester

9.0

Great wine I had at dinner at Joey — 3 years ago

Conrad Green

9.5

This is gorgeous. Rounded at the edges., a bit of tang, minerality, a lovely saline note. This is all kinds of promising but young now. Still dynamic and delicious though — 5 years ago

with Larry and Bex

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9.6

The 2022 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard is such a unique wine. Bright floral aromatics and lively acids make a strong opening statement. Pomegranate, blood orange, raspberry jam, slate, crushed rocks and clean mineral notes all drive through this heady, explosive Syrah. This is a magical wine from Joey Tensley. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
— 4 months ago

Ken Venezio

9.0

Helping a chef with a Smith Madrone tasting. This is a very nice Riesling that exhibits apples, peach and some bartlett pear. Just a bit of acidity and you will get a fair hint of oil on the nose, not in a bad way. We gave it a good 1 hr decant and didn't serve it too chilled. Light acidity and a full mouthfeel. 7 year bottle aged and drinking nicely. — 7 months ago

Mili Desai

9.1

Nice daytime white in hot weather — 4 years ago