A finished barrel sample, the 2018 Syrah Tensley Vineyard is deep purple-black with scents of chargrill, coffee bean, beef drippings, cedar, sage, violet, lilac and stone with a core of ripe, lush blue and black fruits. The palate is full-bodied with impenetrable dark fruits, a chewy frame and juicy acidity to lift the long, chalky finish. This shows potential but is a bit disjointed at this youthful stage.