Jason Keefer

9.2

Great blend with literally the kitchen sink of varietals (10!). Haven’t had their more pricy cuvées but if this is any indication, they knock it out of the park! Side note, gorgeous tasting room. @Ryan Colthorp came visit for a wine trip! — 5 months ago

with Natasha

Conrad Green

9.3

Dark peppery fruit. Lush with black cherry. Good balance. Delicious — 8 months ago

with Peter, Gregg and 1 other

Mark S.

9.0

Elegant type of ZF. Balanced. Green & Red Vineyards wine 22 @, 250626 — a year ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.0

Quite perky 2022. Not modern style, much more acidity than expected. Rich robust dark fruit. Tight tannins. Really nice. — a year ago

Sean Smith

9.4

Happy New Year from Felix! — 2 years ago

Erin Miskey

9.0

Delicious easy drinking rosé! — 5 years ago

Kevin C

8.9

Deep rich, cherries, some underlying pepper. Dry, balanced tannins. A keeper, especially at this price. — 5 years ago

Brian S

9.2

Holding very well, still has some legs but fruit is waning. — 6 months ago

Raul Puga

9.4

Very smooth good fruit with notes of pepper. Really enjoyed it — 7 months ago

Mike Obley

8.9

Seemed a bit tainted — 9 months ago

Sam Friedland

8.9

Great pleasant wine. — a year ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Sweet oak, black and blue fruits, and finally some spice and structure from the dollop of Petite Sirah, solid balance, needs more cellaring to soften the structure, very good Central Coast Syrah! — a year ago

with Jim

Mary H

9.1

Finally busting this one out… Happy 2023! Toasty and a little funky. Superfine bubbles and lemon brioche loaf. — 3 years ago

with George

Ming L

9.0

It’s fun to have a Jeroboam to celebrate a very special occasion!Wine tastes better on happy days. — 5 years ago

Doggfather

9.4

A home run at the price. — 6 months ago

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. — 7 months ago

jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.8

Great dinner, Happy birthday Fran! — a year ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Light garnet color. Very interesting nose and palate of red fruits, rose petals, dried herbs, black tea, bergamot and sweet baking spices. Hint of eucalyptus on the long, complex and earthy finish. Smooth tannins. Lively, bright and very well balanced. Nice concentration for a light bodied wine. Excellent! — 2 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

Still our fave — 5 years ago

Spencer T. Hess

9.4

I remember tasting this wine around 20 years ago & I remember exactly what it tasted like. One of the best wines from Napa for the 98 vintage. Rice a Roni should give David Ramey the Jericho Canyon fruit back to make Cabernet. These Rudd & the Ramey Jerichos are top notch. I just read Pepsi now owns Rice a Roni. — 5 years ago