2016 Tensley Vineyard Syrah

The 2016 Syrah Tensley Vineyard, from vines planted behind Tensley's house, reveals complex aromas of dried lavender, herbs, charcoal and cassis, making it one of the least fruit-driven wines in the portfolio. On the palate, it's full-bodied, fine-grained and richly tannic, with plenty of extract that shows on the chewy finish but is underpinned by juicy acids too. This was one of my favorites in the range. Apr 2018, www.robertparker.com