Tasted immediately after the H. Story Grenache. Since I loved that I didn't expect to like this Tensley syrah so much. But it is, indeed, a slightly better wine. It's not quite as overpoweringly fruit, but it's more complex and nuanced. The nose is damn near ethereal, though it'll be more available in a couple years. It's violet, it's strawberry and red plum, provencal herbs. It's a very long finish. It's higher in acid than the Story Grenache, which carries a very long finish. This is about as good as syrah gets, I'd say. I wouldn't chose it over a 94+ cabernet, but it's damn close to a fine bordeaux in its grace and complexity--it's just a lot more pleasing right on the surface. Doesn't require a whole lot of contemplation. Which is OK with me. 94+, and this one will get better as opposed to the Story Grenache which is pbly as good as it's gonna get.
As with Herman Story, we are members of the Tensley wine club which means we get a bunch of their wines every few months...a good idea, actually. This one will drink nicely for 6-8 yrs.
Parker says 95 pts:
The brilliant 2007 Syrah Colson Canyon is Tensley's biggest production single vineyard Syrah. Like the other wines, it is aged in 80% neutral and 20% new French oak barrels, and is bottled with no fining or filtration. This blockbuster effort is as black as a moonless night. It offers up stunning notes of graphite, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis, licorice, barbecue smoke, and a deep meaty character. The layered palate feel as well as the enormous richness and length result in one of the finest Syrahs being produced in California's Central Coast. It should evolve over the next 10-15 years.
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