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. — 12 days ago

Alyssa Hague

9.0

Red blend from CA. A gift from Joan and Jen. Phil and I both liked it. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

A top dog white wine from the legendary Tensley, and this one seats among the most aromatic of his line, a blend of 50/50 Viognier and Rousanne, from Santa Barbara. Honey suckle, floral with a compelling acidly, kumquats, tropical fruits, and harmonious balance and delicate texture. This wine takes you to another dimension! Long finish and the mouthfeel is so inviting! — 9 months ago

Jocholla

9.5

Dig this wine. Nose- Cherry, roses, violets, and grape fruit snacks. Palate- plenty of dark fruits, with a heavy influence of cured meat, olives and game. Lighter than the abv suggests. Good acidity. Wish it didn’t end. Glad I have a few backups but should’ve waited a few more years. — 17 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!! — 3 months ago

with Jim

Doug Powers

9.3

[En Magnum] Last week we had a much younger version of the other Tensley magnum blend, the BMT, which has some Grenache (25%) in the blend, whereas this is all Syrah. Richness and insanely forward and still very youthful fruit, very good depth, long, lingering finish, my only nit is it’s also 15.0% ABV, this should last for many years to come!! — 9 months ago

with Monique and Jim

John Pavlovich

9.3

This vintage showed so well the other night. Went so well with Greek food. — 20 days ago

Jason Muniz

8.9

Fundamental notes — 2 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

Jocholla

9.0

Beautiful white blind, very focused, pear, honey, oyster shell, green olive. Perfect balance of new world fruit and old world handling. — 9 months ago