This is a volcanic soil vineyard that has the 99 Syrah clone planted on a steep hillside. This wine was aged in 100% neutral oak. It has aromas of green bell pepper, wet stone, white pepper and blackberry. This is terroir driven wine that impresses. There are dense flavors of blackberry, black olive, and black cherry. The structure and minerality is there. Like the other Syrah releases, this needs at least an hour in the decanter to unwind. (Best 2016-2024) - December, 2015 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: December, 2015
- Producer: Tensley
- Vintage: 2013
- Release Price: $42
- Drinking Window: 2016-2024
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Santa Barbara
- Importer: NA