2005 Tensley Syrah BMT
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The 2005 Syrah BMT is a blend of 50% Syrah from the Three Creek Vineyard, 25% Syrah from the Colson Canyon site, and 25% Grenache from Colson Canyon. Revealing a sweeter, more succulent character, it is the most open-knit of these rather broodingly thick, backward wines. A touch of kirsch adds sweetness to the aromatic and flavor profiles. The color is an opaque ruby/purple, and the wine exhibits plenty of black cherry liqueur notes interwoven with blackberries, licorice, pepper, roasted herbs, and smoke. Full-bodied, powerful, and rich, this is a beauty to enjoy over the next 10+ years. I tasted through a number of the 2006 single vineyard cuvees, and they all looked slightly lighter, but very fruit-forward. They will probably be more charming in their youth, without the weight, density, and structure of the 2005s. Tel. (805) 688-6761; Fax (805) 688-0591
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(for 1.5 liters; 15.2% alcohol; includes 25% grenache) Bright ruby. Perfumed nose offers blackberry, violet, fresh herbs and pepper; very Old World.Then sweet, thick and chewy, with a creamy grenache texture to the flavors of dark berries, pepper and licorice.This round fruit bomb shows lovely building sweetness on the finish, with piquant licorice and pepper nuances providing lift.