Tensley Wines

Established in 1998, the first release of Tensley totaled just 100 cases. In 2015, our production reached 5,000 cases and included five single-vineyard Syrahs, the most in Santa Barbara County. Though we’ve grown in size, our philosophy has never changed – source the best fruit possible and let the vineyard speak for itself.

The Tensley Tasting Room is located in the scenic town of Los Olivos in the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country.

Truly a family owned and operated winery. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Our Current Wines

Column One

90.00

2017 O.G.T. Syrah Blend

A blend of 25% Tensley Vineyard Syrah, 50% Colson Canyon Syrah, and 25% Thompson Syrah, this wine really tells the story of Tensley. Named for our son, Oliver Gunnar Tensley, each of these vineyards has a significant story for us. The grapes from these very different and very special vineyards always come together beautifully in the glass, delivering decadent and dark notes of blackberries, chocolate and pepper lifted by red fruit acidity and spices. The finish is long, earthy and lush. This wine is approachable now, but will also age well over the next 10 to 12 years. Learn more...

Column Two

90.00

2017 B.M.T. Syrah Blend

This year’s BMT is once again made up of 50% Rodney’s Vineyard Syrah, 25% Colson Canyon Syrah and 25% Colson Canyon Grenache. 2017 was a truly exciting vintage for us, marking not only our 20th harvest but also the return of the rain after years of drought. We’re very proud of the meticulous farming we’re doing out at Colson and feel it’s really paying off in the glass. The Syrah we sourced from Rodney’s absolutely delivers as well. It comes from old vines and lends earth and structure to the blend while the Colson Syrah brings in rich notes of smoked meats, chocolate and blackberries. The Colson Grenache offers up exotic spice, raspberry and strawberry. Learn more...

42.00

2017 Turner Vineyard Syrah

Located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation of Santa Barbara County, the Turner Vineyard consistently offers up the best the appellation has to offer. Sta. Rita Hills is the coolest climate in our Santa Barbara County appellation. For Syrah, cool climate equals pepper and bright red fruit. The nose of this wine shows aromas of black and white pepper that are equally expressive in the mouth. Look for notes of cassis, red plums, smoke and black licorice with a powdering of nutmeg. Learn more...

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Column One

2017 O.G.T. Syrah Blend

2017 Joey Tensley “Fundamental” Red

2017 Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah

2017 Thompson Vineyard Syrah

Column Two

2017 B.M.T. Syrah Blend

2017 Turner Vineyard Syrah

2017 Tensley Vineyard Syrah

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