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2021 Joey Tensley, Fundamental White, Central Coast, California, USA

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
Ready - youthful (Drink 2023 - 2028)
Jancis Robinson MW
16.5/20
Jeb Dunnuck
90/100
Erin Brooks
93/100
Product: 20218162816

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2021 Joey Tensley, Fundamental White, Central Coast, California, USA

Description

This gorgeous blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne is exceptionally fine and fresh with all the textural weight you would expect of a Rhône-style white wine yet with perfect poise and finesse. Notes of white flowers and stone fruit mingle with a peach kernel, ripe lemon and a touch of spice. This is a really glorious, food-friendly white wine.

Drink 2024 - 2026

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Alcohol % 13.5%
Maturity Ready - youthful (2023 - 2028)
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Tensley Wines

Critics reviews

Jancis Robinson MW 16.5/20
Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne. Fundamental is Joey Tensley’s range of quality, value wines, intended to’ over-deliver at every level’.Remarkably tense blend from a winery close to Au Bon Climat. It’s salty and broader on the palate but still a fine wine. Good stuff! And it’s not a bad price.Drink 2022 - 2025jancis_robinson_mw MW, JancisRobinson.com (September 2023)
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Sep 2023)
Jeb Dunnuck 90/100
The 2021 White Wine (50% Viognier, 25% Grenache Blanc, and the rest Marsanne and Roussanne) sports a medium gold hue to go with a ripe, opulent nose of caramelized peach, honeyed flowers, toasted brioche, and marmalade. It brings lots of fruit and texture, stays lively and balanced, with good freshness, and is going to shine on the dinner table with richer cuisine.These Fundamental Wines are made by Joey Tensley and focus on value. Based on this tasting, I’d say he succeeds admirably.jeb_dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (August 2022)
Drink 2022 - 2025
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (Aug 2022)
Erin Brooks 93/100
The 2021 Fundamental White is loaded with fresh red and green apple, lemon peel, beeswax and jasmine aromas. The palate is light-bodied, rounded and wonderfully refreshing with a long, floral finish. This drinks wonderfully on its own but will be great for the table.Drink 2022 - 2027erin_brooks, Wine Advocate (December 2022)
Drink 2022 - 2025
Erin Brooks, RobertParker.com (Dec 2022)

About this wine

Central Coast

Central Coast

The Central Coast of California stretches from the San Francisco Bay Area to Santa Barbara County. Known for its varied microclimates, it produces cool-climate wines like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and bold reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Zinfandel. With areas like Santa Barbara and Paso Robles leading the way, the region is renowned for its sustainable practices and innovative winemaking, making it a key player in California's wine industry.
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