Jaffurs Wine Cellars
Thompson Vineyard Syrah
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
This is 100% Syrah, completely destemmed, and aged for 18 months in French oak (25% new). Aromas of juicy black berry fruit, floral and a jolt of pepper spice. On the palate blackberry and blueberry flavors, fresh with jammy notes, cacao and pepper spice. Fine dusty tannins, a bit drying, medium length ending with savory spice. Very nice! Tasting Sample!
This is 100% Syrah, completely destemmed, and aged for 18 months in French oak (25% new). Aromas of juicy black berry fruit, floral and a jolt of pepper spice. On the palate blackberry and blueberry flavors, fresh with jammy notes, cacao and pepper spice. Fine dusty tannins, a bit drying, medium length ending with savory spice. Very nice! Tasting Sample!
Jun 12th, 2020Gift from a friend. Absolute stunner. Crazy clean finish. But classic Thompson on nose and mid. Smoked meat, blueberries, some graphite and hint of savory herbs. Felt like home.
Gift from a friend. Absolute stunner. Crazy clean finish. But classic Thompson on nose and mid. Smoked meat, blueberries, some graphite and hint of savory herbs. Felt like home.
Feb 19th, 2016Black fig, star anise, mint...nicely aged Syrah with plenty of life left
Black fig, star anise, mint...nicely aged Syrah with plenty of life left
Jul 5th, 2013Hi ratings for having a dry cork (that crumbled!) but the wine is still huge. Wonderful body & chewy, cherry/anise w/ terrific balance.
Really happy w/ how this wine has aged!
Hi ratings for having a dry cork (that crumbled!) but the wine is still huge. Wonderful body & chewy, cherry/anise w/ terrific balance.
Really happy w/ how this wine has aged!
Has improved in last 8 months...full, balanced, mildly dry and lovely. Still dynamic, maturing with age.
Has improved in last 8 months...full, balanced, mildly dry and lovely. Still dynamic, maturing with age.
Jul 3rd, 2020
This is WAY better than Syrah. Grenache, Mourvèdre, and other deliciousness!
This is WAY better than Syrah. Grenache, Mourvèdre, and other deliciousness!
Apr 5th, 2020Full bodied, balanced, mildly dry, blackberries and plum.
Full bodied, balanced, mildly dry, blackberries and plum.
Nov 12th, 2019Purple. Soft slightly earthy nose. Full body, balanced. Plums, black cherries, and a hint of dark chocolate.
Purple. Soft slightly earthy nose. Full body, balanced. Plums, black cherries, and a hint of dark chocolate.
Jun 22nd, 2019
The best Thompson Vineyard Syrah I've had
The best Thompson Vineyard Syrah I've had
Aug 11th, 2016