Tensley, Noir Syrah Size:6x750ml though there are wisps of

though there are wisps of black raspberry

This understated effort should be lovely in a few years

Spicy blackberry

A restrained though very spicy nose combines notes of violet

Another estate owned by perfectionist Alain Vauthier (the proprietor of Ausone)

Tensley, Noir Syrah Size:6x750ml though there are wisps ofThe 2022 Syrah Noir is a blend of the five best barrels in the cellarthree from Colson Canyon and two from the Estate. Sumptuous and racy, the Noir possesses notable concentration and textural resonance. Blackberry jam, chocolate, licorice and espresso all meld together, deftly supported by 60% new oak. This is the sleekest wine in the Tensley portfolio. I find the oak imprint a bit strong.