The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Thompson Vineyard, Syrah 1999 Other From spring to early summer

From spring to early summer

sun-drenched exposure of the vineyard and combine with a rich freshness and aromas of Valrhona cocoa powder

ripe fruits

and it spends a full five years on the lees before disgorgement

Mazuelo (2%) from our Melchorón I and II vineyards in Rodezno

The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Thompson Vineyard, Syrah 1999 Other From spring to early summer1. 5cm; one faded label So close to White Hawk Vineyard, and yet Thompson Vineyard is a completely different expression of syrah. It is big, chunky, and fruity. Compared to the White Hawk, its spiciness lurks more in the background and has a very different character. Instead of being oceanic, it is rather like some exotic spice cardamom perhaps. And besides the fruit, there is always an animal character to this wine that is quite provocative. Like all