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Hey Artisans,
Joey Tensley just can't be stopped! I can proudly say this is our new house Cab. This is very timely, as it seemed that true sub-$20 California Cab values were becoming extinct, and we were almost ready to accept it as a reality. The quality here is multi-case-worthy.
It's no surprise this comes from Joey Tensley, the master crafting the finest Rhone varietal wines in America for well over a decade. He doesn't skip a beat as his style is fully evident in this gorgeously perfumed, succulent, elegant, tasty, over-achieving Cab STUNNER!
Without a doubt, every single vintage of his main namesake label has been absolutely astounding, but the latest is undoubtedly the pinnacle of his winemaking career!
We also still have stock of his Rhone-styled wines, which all 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 can't go wrong with these wines:
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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.
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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!
Happy Thursday friends,
—James Tran
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2020 Tensley Fundamental Cabernet Sauvignion, Central Coast
93 Points - Robert Parker's WA:
"The 2020 Fundamental Cabernet Sauvignon has a medium to deep ruby color and scents of baked cherries, thyme, milk chocolate and potpourri. The palate is full-bodied yet light on its feet, with lots of refreshing acidity, an alluring, supple texture and long, perfumed finish. Enjoy this easy-drinking Cabernet over the next year or two. Best After 2022."
90 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"Lastly, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon sports a deep purple hue to go with lots of ripe blue fruits, notes of tobacco and cedar, medium to full body, ripe tannins, and a great finish. You'll be hard pressed to find a better Cabernet Sauvignon from California for the price." - Jeb Dunnuck (8/30/2023)
90 Points - Vinous:
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is fabulous. Readers looking for an affordable Cabernet will flip out over the quality and value here. Ripe dark cherry fruit, plum, spice, mocha and licorice are all dialed up in this succulent, tasty Cabernet from Joey Tensley. Joey Tensley's Fundamental wines offer superb value, something that is increasingly hard to find in today's world. The wines are done in a forward, juicy style best suited to near-term drinking.
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Cases Produced: 4,500
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Alcohol: 14.5%
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Drink: now-2032
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Vineyards: Sourced equally from Paso Robles and Santa Barbara County, bringing the best each region has to offer to the bottle.
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Online Avg: $26.00 btl
Lowest CA: $19.99 btl
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OURS $19.97
ON 6+ $18.97
ON 12+ $17.97
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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)
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Cases Produced: 1,850
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Alcohol: 14.8%
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Drink: now-2035
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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."
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Cases Produced: 540
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Alcohol: 14.7%
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Drink: now-2032
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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)
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Cases Produced: 1,224
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Alcohol: 14.9%
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Drink: now-2040
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