Tensley, Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard other_regions_australia Probably too young now

Probably too young now

let me at least note that Soter’s employment of old heirloom selections he brought with him from California (and that long informed special bottlings under his Etude label) has without question been instrumental in the delicious distinctiveness of his Mineral Ridge bottlings

The house style embraces extreme finesse

because seasoned tasters are not easily blinded by primary aromas

Tensley, Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard other_regions_australia Probably too young nowThe 2021 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard is a perfumed powerhouse! Opaque ruby purple, it has a concentrated core of cassis with touches of tar, thyme, grilled meats, menthol and bitter chocolate. The full bodied palate is ripe and concentrated with surprising freshness for its style. It has a pleasantly chalky frame and a very long finish replete with violet perfume. This hedonistic Syrah could use another 5+ years in bottle to unwind and will be long