Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Syrah, in USA, by Tensley. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Blueberry, smoked meat, black pepper, olive and pairs well with Grilled lamb, BBQ and mushroom dishes.
Michael's take
“Rich blackberry, dark plum, savory cracked black pepper, and bold, velvety Santa Barbara Syrah concentration.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Syrah
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Tensley
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara
- Grilled lamb
- BBQ
- mushroom dishes
When to open it
- Dinner party
- bold-red lovers
Where to buy Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara
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Questions people ask
What does Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara taste like?
Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Blueberry, smoked meat, black pepper, olive. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Rich blackberry, dark plum, savory cracked black pepper, and bold, velvety Santa Barbara Syrah concentration.
What food goes with Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara?
Michael pairs Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara with Grilled lamb, BBQ and mushroom dishes. It works best for Dinner party and bold-red lovers.
How much does Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara cost?
Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Syrah Michael has poured
- A to Z Pinot Noir$$ · $15–25
- Acrobat Pinot Noir$$ · $15–25
- Adelsheim Pinot Noir$$$ · $25–50
- Alexana Terroir Selection Pinot Noir$$$ · $25–50
- Argyle Pinot Noir$$ · $15–25
- Browne Cabernet Family Vineyards$$$ · $25–50
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