2008 Tensley Syrah special cuvee for Chapel Hill Wine Corks for Kids

Strong perfume of strawberry and blackberry with pinewoods, spice, and some toasted oak vanilla quality. On palate maybe a bit of fig? The color is medium, not as deep as the other cuvees I'd guess. On the palate there is fine midpalate, silky feel, moderately long finish carried by moderate acidity and fairly low tannins. The alcohol does its job nicely, producing a round wine with fruit and acid well balanced. This is a typical Syrah, good but not special. 89 points. There is nobody else to review since it's a special cuvee for CH Wine Co's charity. It cost $20 whereas other fine Tensley Syrahs cost $35 and up.