Joey Tensley Fundamental Red Blend
Download PDF | Winery | Tensley Wines |
|---|---|
| Varieties | equal parts Syrah and Petite Sirah / small portions of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Viognier |
| Farming Practices | conventional |
| Soils | sandy loam |
| Trellis system | Guyot |
| Yeast | selected |
| Fermentation | fermented in open top fermenters / temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel and finished in French oak |
|---|---|
| Malolactic | yes |
| Maturation | 8 months in 100% French oak barrels (maximum of 15% new oak) |
| Filter | yes |
| Fining | none |
| Alcohol | 15.0% |
| Item No | T068267 |
| Size | 750 |
| Bottle Case | 12 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Sub-region | Santa Barbara County |
The “Fundamental” red is a nuanced and complex blend of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Grenache and Viognier. A full-bodied wine that will easily compete with any wine to be found at this price point, this blend is loaded with character and offers rich notes of blackberries, smoked meats, and espresso. Drink the approachable wine now or age it over the next five years.
