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Saturday, September 16th, 2023

Hey Artisans, and welcome to the weekend!

Joey Tensley has been crafting the finest Rhone varietal wines in America for over a decade. Without a doubt, every single vintage has been absolutely astounding, but the latest is undoubtedly the pinnacle of his winemaking career.

These wines are a perfect blend of complexity, refinement, power, age-ability, and savory ambrosial flavors, as if the wines of Cote-Rotie, Hermitage, and Alban intertwined. You simply cannot go wrong with them.

And just when we thought these wines couldn't get any better, this new release drops the mic without raising prices. However, the production remains 'micro' at only a few hundred cases. Of those, we have only 2 cases of each wine left, and will sell out momentarily.

This is business as usual. Take a look at just a few past Spectator Top 100 performances, notably ranking ahead of Saxum while costing far less:

See Tenley's incredible pedigree for yourself, always achieving 90-99 pts:

https://tensleywines.com/ratings/

Act fast and don't miss out on these world-class wines. We won't be allocated any additional stock, so secure these exceptional wines before they disappear!

Make sure to have a fantastic weekend ahead!

—James Tran

2022 Tensley Syrah Santa Barbara

92-94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:

"A year-in, year-out smoking wine, the 2022 Syrah Santa Barbara County reveals a deep ruby hue as well as a ripe, decadent, full-bodied style in its pure black and blue fruits, peppery herbs, and violet-driven aromas and flavors. Textured and beautifully balanced, with a great finish, it's going to shine right out of the gate." - Jeb Dunnuck (8/30/2023)

• Cases Produced: 1,850
• Alcohol: 14.8%
• Drink: now-2035

• 30 bottles in-stock

Online Avg: $36.00 btl

OURS $33.97

2021 Tensley "All Blocks" GSM Santa Barbara

94 Points - Wine Spectator:

"A seductive blend that shows subtle power and refinement, offering vibrant raspberry and kirsch flavors laced with smoky garrigue, espresso and pepper flavors. Ends with fine-grained tannins. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2032. 540 cases made."

93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:

"The 2021 All Blocks Red Wine checks in as 80% Grenache, 19% Syrah, and a splash of Mourvèdre. Its vivid ruby hue is followed by a gorgeous perfume of red and blue fruits as well as peppery herbs, loamy earth, and iron. With medium-bodied richness, it's a concentrated, textured, incredibly impressive Grenache delivering fine tannins and a great finish."

93 Points - Robert Parker's WA:

"The 2021 All Blocks is a blend of 80% Grenache, 19% Syrah and 1% Mourvedre. Medium to deep ruby-purple, it has inviting aromas of cranberries, cherries, tobacco, potpourri and savory spices. The medium-bodied palate is pleasantly chalky and super fresh, with floral fruits and a satisfying, spicy finish. 2022-2027."

• Cases Produced: 540
• Alcohol: 14.7%
• Drink: now-2032

• 28 bottles in-stock

Elsewhere: $50.00 btl

OURS $44.97

2022 Tensley "Colson Canyon Vineyard" Syrah Santa Barbara

96-98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:

"The 2022 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard ratchets up the intensity and has a saturated purple hue as well as a killer nose of ripe black and blue fruits, graphite, ground pepper, and crushed stone-like minerality. Rich, concentrated, and powerful, it shines for its purity, has building tannins, and a great finish." (8/30/2023)

• Cases Produced: 1,224
• Alcohol: 14.9%
• Drink: now-2040

• 25 bottles in-stock

Online Avg: $55.00 btl

OURS $49.97

Here are more Rhone varietal wines we highly recommend:

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