Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Hazy deep yellow gold (unfiltered? skin contact?). Caramelized balsa and menthol peaches in the abundant nose. Confirmed on the medium full palate which adds layers of dried quince, baking spices, pickled watermelon rind, and a host of other subtle flavors. Medium acidity from entry; bitter almond on the lengthy, non-stop finish. More complex than you might be expecting, this is a white for hearty fare. Drink now through 2027.
Hazy deep yellow gold (unfiltered? skin contact?). Caramelized balsa and menthol peaches in the abundant nose. Confirmed on the medium full palate which adds layers of dried quince, baking spices, pickled watermelon rind, and a host of other subtle flavors. Medium acidity from entry; bitter almond on the lengthy, non-stop finish. More complex than you might be expecting, this is a white for hearty fare. Drink now through 2027.
Feb 5th, 2025
Overview
A legendary bottle and a time capsule of Santa Barbara Rhône whites. This mature P2KV cuvée shows how gracefully Viognier and Roussanne can age when balance and acidity are respected from the start.
Aromas & Flavors
Intensely aromatic, honeysuckle, white florals, kumquat, tropical fruit, and subtle spice. Layers unfold effortlessly, each note harmonizing with the next.
Mouthfeel
Silky, expansive, and deeply inviting. The texture is delicate yet persistent, with a long, elegant finish that keeps pulling you back in.
Food Pairings
Lobster with drawn butter, saffron risotto, roast poultry, or simply on its own as a contemplative glass.
Verdict
Transcendent. This wine doesn’t just drink well, it transports you. Proof that Tensley’s whites belong among California’s great age-worthy examples.
Overview
A legendary bottle and a time capsule of Santa Barbara Rhône whites. This mature P2KV cuvée shows how gracefully Viognier and Roussanne can age when balance and acidity are respected from the start.
Aromas & Flavors
Intensely aromatic, honeysuckle, white florals, kumquat, tropical fruit, and subtle spice. Layers unfold effortlessly, each note harmonizing with the next.
Mouthfeel
Silky, expansive, and deeply inviting. The texture is delicate yet persistent, with a long, elegant finish that keeps pulling you back in.
Food Pairings
Lobster with drawn butter, saffron risotto, roast poultry, or simply on its own as a contemplative glass.
Verdict
Transcendent. This wine doesn’t just drink well, it transports you. Proof that Tensley’s whites belong among California’s great age-worthy examples.
