herbal and very fine spicy notes

the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is sheer perfection in a glass

(Fichet says that these vines directly abut Charmes and are his oldest as they were planted in 1918)

While this may not be a true Chambolle villages given the origins of the fruit

Tensley, Noir Syrah Vintage:2023 herbal and very fine spicyThe 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.