Saturday Night Syrahs - 2006 Open, Ready & Full of Grace - Novy & Tensley

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  • 2006 Novy Family Wines Syrah Garys’ Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands (10/3/2009)
    Popped, left open 2 hours, then consumed over the next 3. Smoky, earthy, black cherry & blood on the nose and palate, finish highlighted by copious amounts of cracked pepper. Extraordinary balance. Lovely wine with the bones to age wonderfully.
  • 2006 Tensley Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (10/3/2009)
    Popped and poured, enjoyed with a meal of veal saltimbocca served with arborio rice and wild mushrooms. Mirror image of my first bottle of this, elegant, sharp, acidic, rich, midweight with powerful elegance.

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Brian,

Thanks for the notes. The 07 Colson was my first Tensley experience and I really enjoyed it. Have some additional 07s (Colson, Thompson and Three Creek) coming from the winery, but will make a point to seek out and try some of the previous vintages. The '06 Colson sounds great.

Cheers, [cheers.gif]

Steve

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Brian, thanks for the notes. I own both of these wines so your pespective in CT is always helpful for my drinking choices.

My 2 Tensley mags appear to be on the way, as my credit card took the hit this week–forgot it was October already. [truce.gif]

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Steve,

Tensley always hits it for me. Just a pure joy type of wine. If you’re free on Saturday afternoons from 2-5, head over to Eli’s in the Del Mar Highlands shopping center. The tastings are usually good but the sidebar is always a treat!

Frank,

I appreciate that, thanks. Always happy to help a fellow Syrah junkie!

I think an OC trip is in order for me. It’s been too long.

Brian

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And if you want to see what Joey try a more restrained style, try one of the syrahs from Carina Cellars. Great price point, and more my style. Parker doesn’t like them much.

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Robin,

You’d like this Colson Canyon. Not a fruit bomb in any way, shape or form.

Brian