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. — a month ago

Tholyer Sartoni

9.1

Yummy light pinot noir. Taste of dark, ripe berries — a month ago

Ray Roman

9.0

Really enjoyed this wine. Smooth and as others have said, fruit forward. — a month ago

Bryce R

9.9

A: Very good
B: Didn't have it (was ladies dinner) — 4 days ago

Doggfather

9.4

A home run at the price. — 23 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.3

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

Chris MacLean

9.0

Solid value but not a ton of energy — 3 months ago

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Jeremy.Buss

9.2

Still a great vintage and could have many more years to go. — 14 days ago

Tegan Marriott

8.9

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