Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Deep Ruby red color with aromas of ripe black berry fruits floral, cedar and earthy spicy herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry, raspberry and cherry fruit with black pepper, herb, cacao and earthy oak notes. Fine tannins, well balanced, good acidity, medium+ finish, ending with fruit, spice, toasty oak and earthy mineral character. Nice! — 3 days ago

John Pavlovich

9.3

This vintage showed so well the other night. Went so well with Greek food. — a month ago

Jason Muniz

8.9

Fundamental notes — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Always express admiration for Joe Tensley wine and his entry level “Fundamental” isn’t an exception. This casual, mildly aromatic but super approachable Pinot Noir showcases a well-made, berry driven with medium tannins and a juicy finish. The mouthfeel is mildly spice and subtle earthiness. Never disappoints! — 8 months ago

Doug Powers

9.2

Blue and black fruit aromas, nicely rich, still some good structure, nice balancing acidity, long, lingering finish, very fine Central Coast Syrah!! — 4 days ago

with Jim

Ming L

9.0

From a Syrah specialist in Central Coast, this shows a profile of ripe blueberries and blackberries, accented by violets, dark roast coffee, and a hint of dried herbs. On the palate, it's full-bodied and powerful, though it comes across as slightly over-extracted, with firm, grippy tannins that need time to settle.

A solid wine, but I think there are better options in its price range. — a month ago

Alyssa Hague

9.0

Red blend from CA. A gift from Joan and Jen. Phil and I both liked it. — 4 months ago

Doug Powers

8.9

Mostly blue fruits, crisp acidity, smells mature, but palate is still pretty fresh, medium-long finish, time to drink up! — 4 days ago

with Jim

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Deep Ruby red color with aromas of ripe red/black berry fruits floral and earthy spicy herbs. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry fruit with black pepper, herb, cacao and earthy notes. Fine chalky tannins, well balanced, good acidity, medium+ finish, almost, ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral character. Nice! — 3 days ago

Doug Powers

9.3

I last posted on this wine in November of 2024, other than the cork breaking off the worm near the end, this again shows the cooler blue fruit spectrum, complex, long, lingering finish, great Central Coast Syrah!! — 4 months ago

with Jim