Tenshen Red 2016
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Wine entrepreneur Alex Guarachi partnered with Central Coast winemaker Joey Tensley to create one of the top-selling wines in the U.S. A blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Petite Sirah, and Merlot comes together for a mouthwatering array of blackberry, lilac, and savory undertones.
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Dark yet joyous on the nose, this blend shows blackberry, black plum, purple flower and uncracked peppercorn on the nose. There's a soft entry to the palate, where dark fruit and roasted meat flavors are framed by fresh acidity and polished tannins.
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COMMENTARY: Power reds, and what do they have to do with our lives? Aside from staining my teeth purple, these wines can be pretty good. The 2016 Tenshen Red wine is impressive in keeping it all together. TASTING NOTES: This wine is rich, extracted, and rounded on the palate. Its richness should pair well with grilled pork ribs. (Tasted: July 2, 2018, San Francisco, CA)
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With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
With a dry and mild climate cooled significantly by moist ocean fog and breezes, Santa Barbara County is a grape-grower’s dream. Part of the larger Central Coast appellation, Santa Barbara is home to Santa Maria Valley and Santa Ynez Valley. The conditions here provide an opportunity for nearly effortless production of high-quality cool-climate Central Coast wines. This is also the site of the 2004 film Sideways, which caused Pinot Noir’s popularity to skyrocket and brought new acclaim to the region.
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the stars of Santa Barbara, producing wines marked by racy acidity. Crisp Sauvignon Blanc and savory Syrah are also important. The region is home to many young and enthusiastic winemakers eager to experiment with less common varieties including Chenin Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Trousseau Gris, Gamay and Cabernet Franc, making it an exciting area to watch.