Colson Canyon Vineyard’s original 8-acre planting of Clone 7 is the
backbone of the Tensley Wines program. More than half of our 2008
production comes from this highly sought-after parcel. These grapes
were picked over a period of six days for maximum complexity. The first
couple of picks were for acid and bright raspberry nuances; later picks
showed increasing notes of pepper, smoke, and chocolate. The wine was
then aged in 20% new French oak and 20% one-year-old French oak to add
a bit of sweet vanilla and coffee to the finish. Being so big yet so
balanced, this Syrah will age gracefully over the next 8 to 10 years
yet is still quite approachable and appealing now.
"Displays a gorgeous medley of wild berry, blackberry, huckleberry, and boysenberry fruit that's pure, rich and tense, yet elegant, supple and refined." -- Wine Spectator rated 95
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