Wine Week with Fundamental Wines at Gale's starts Tuesday, September 3

FUNDAMENTAL WINES BY JOEY TENSLEY

Growing up in Bakersfield and racing Go Karts, Joey's first experience with wine took place when he was just 12 years old and his soccer team toured a winery while taking part in a tournament in Bordeaux. Joey vividly recalls the chill of the old caves and the aromas of wines fermenting in barrel. From that moment on he knew he wanted to be a winemaker. While Tensley and its reputation continue to grow, based in Los Olivos, garnering Wine Spectator Top 100 scores, Joey remains true to his original philosophy. "Get out of the way and let the vineyards speak for itself."

2017 FUNDAMENTAL WHITE BLEND, Central Coast                                   $10/glass

Tropical blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier, delivering exotic aromas of fresh citrus, melon and stone fruit with a mineral finish. Medium body texture with great energy.

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2017 FUNDAMENTAL CHARDONNAY, Central Coast                                 $10/glass

Fresh and outspoken, citrus and mineral notes while caramel and toasted nuts bring round texture and structure.

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2017 FUNDAMENTAL RED BLEND, Central Coast                                        $10/glass

Nuanced and complex blend of Syrah, Petit Sirah, Mouvedre and Grenache, this is a full bodied wine loaded with rich notes of blackberries, smoked meats and espresso,

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2017 FUNDAMENTAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Central Coast                $10/glass

Rocking notes of cassis, black currants, vanilla bean and spice, beautifully textured, fleshy, even flamboyant.

TRY ONE OR EXPERIENCE ALL THE VARIETALS                                             $20/flight