2021 Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah
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The 2021 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard is one of the truly exceptional wines in Santa Barbara. Inky dark fruit, graphite, crushed rocks, cloves, leather, lavender and dried herbs infuse the 2021 with tons of complexity. Inky and full-throttle, the 2021 is captivating. There's a bit more new oak here than in most years because of tiny yields in the vineyard, but that works so well given the wine's natural concentration. I loved this wine last year, and I love it again this year. There's plenty of tannin, but it is pretty much buried under all the fruit. Superb.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Black and blue fruits, cracked pepper, game, bouquet garni, and violet notes all emerge from the 2021 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard, another gorgeous Syrah offering remarkable density and power while staying balanced and graceful. With a great mid-palate, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish, it's another awesome vintage from this site that readers should snatch up. This wine ages gracefully and will have two decades of longevity.
The 2021 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard is a perfumed powerhouse! Opaque ruby-purple, it has a concentrated core of cassis with touches of tar, thyme, grilled meats, menthol and bitter chocolate. The full-bodied palate is ripe and concentrated with surprising freshness for its style. It has a pleasantly chalky frame and a very long finish replete with violet perfume. This hedonistic Syrah could use another 5+ years in bottle to unwind and will be long-lived in the cellar.
The 2021 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard is one of the highlights among the 2021s I tasted from Joey Tensley. Vibrant and driving in feel, the Colson Syrah is endowed with tremendous character. Blue/purplish fruit, gravel, incense, menthol and lavender all take shape as the 2021 shows off its striking beauty. There is so much to look forward to.