Summary

The Tensley Syrah OGT 2008, a reserve offering from Joey Tensley, is crafted from select vineyards in Santa Barbara County, showcasing a blend of Colson Canyon, Thompson, and Tierra Alta. This limited-production wine reflects a meticulous approach with low intervention and minimal oak influence, enhancing its expressive character. The 2008 vintage, marked by reduced yields, leads to a powerful yet refined experience, highlighting intense aromas of ripe blackberries and floral notes. On the palate, it reveals rich, fleshy textures with a vibrant finish, ensuring its potential for graceful aging, especially in the magnum format. Blend percentages: Colson Canyon (50%), Thompson (25%), Tierra Alta (25%).

Tasting Notes

WS94

Amazing aromas of pure, ripe blackberry, anise and flowers lead to subtle earthy mineral flavors. Brims with fruit on the palate, where this is rich, fleshy, full-bodied and elegant, with a long, lingering finish.

WA98

The 2008 Syrah O.G.T. (100% Syrah from the Colson Canyon (50%), Thompson (25%), and Tierra Alta (25%) vineyards) exhibits a more Asian spice-like character with hints of soy, camphor, acacia flowers, blackberries, and blueberries. A wine of great intensity, full-bodied power, tremendous purity and depth, it is another tour de force from Joey Tensley.

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