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Tensley Wine Company Santa Barbera County Syrah Lite
Varietal: Syrah
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Region: California
Light Red Wines
Joe Tensley is a master of Syrah in Santa Barbara County. This is a special bottling for his New York importer, one of the best deals in our Californian set. Made with a shorter maceration period this is still a fairly full-bodied red, but quite as intense as Tensley's other examples of Syrah, hence his "Lite" wine. The grapes are farmed under practicing organic methods. Fermentation is done naturally with wild yeasts. No filtering or fining and the only thing added is a small degree of sulfites for stabilization. Bears aromas elbamatic of Syrah, spiced berries and a touch of olive and tea.
Tensley Wines is a family owned and operated winery focusing on vineyard designated Syrah within Santa Barbara County. While Tensley and its reputation have continued to grow, Joey has stayed true to the philosophy he had from day one – make quality wine that is well priced and always, “get out of the way and let the vineyard speak for itself.
*Natural and Organic
Staff Review:
"Family owned and operated winery making wine to showcase a sense of place. In my opinion one of the best deals in California. Light in body and full of life. Think fresh berries and spice. Enjoy!"
"Calling all Syrah lovers!! This is the summer wine for you! With a shorter maceration period, this syrah is lighter in body, but still bears the characteristics of your favorite syrahs! Notes of dark berries and spice."
