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2015 Syrah BMT

Wine Details
Producer

Tensley

Place of Origin

United States

Santa Barbara County

California

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

75% Syrah, 25% Grenache

Vintages
2023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092005
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2020 - 2030

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According to Joey Tensley the main difference between 2016 and 2015 is yields. There was a bit more water in 2016 and a better set, while poor weather during bloom in 2015 created a high amount of shatter and led to minuscule yields that also resulted in practical challenges in fermenting small amounts of fruit. In tasting, the 2016s certainly show greater freshness than the 2015s.

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This is a superb set of wines from Joey Tensley. The 2015s are terrific, while the 2014s are pretty much as compelling as they were when I first tasted them from barrel. Earlier this year, Tensley completed his purchase of Colson Canyon, which becomes his second estate vineyard. The wines are generally done with 25-30% whole clusters and are aged in neutral oak, except the Noir, which is aged in new oak, and the OGT and BMT, which see 1-2 year-old barrels.