Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara County Colson Canyon Vineyard 2019

96 points/'#5 Top Wine of 2021,' Jeb Dunnuck: "A consistent winner in every vintage, especially now that the site is owned by Tensley, the 2019 Syrah Colson Canyon boasts a deep, inky hue as well as backward, primary blue fruits, charcoal, and ground pepper-like aromas and flavors. This big, rich, full-bodied, thrilling Syrah is more seamless and elegant than the 2018 was at this stage, but it’s certainly in the same ballpark. It will keep for 10-15 years if you’re so inclined. This is one of the larger production cuvées from Tensley, and it saw 15% stems and 20% new French oak. Drink: 2021-2036. (8/26/21)"

95 points Wine Spectator: "Gutsy yet plush and expressive, this red bursts with fresh raspberry and blueberry flavors that take on garrigue, smoked meat and pepper accents as this builds tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. 1,500 cases made. (1/31/22)"