Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Thompson Vineyard Syrah

9.148 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

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, 2020
Philip Carpenter

Founder/Educator santabarbarawinetalk.com

10

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.

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, 2016
Brian London

Owner 4Play Wines

8.7

Black 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, 2013
J Chechik

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!

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!

Dec 20th, 2020
Jeff Orlowski

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
Lindsay Olsen

This is WAY better than Syrah. Grenache, Mourvèdre, and other deliciousness!

This is WAY better than Syrah. Grenache, Mourvèdre, and other deliciousness!

Apr 5th, 2020
Jeff Orlowski

Full bodied, balanced, mildly dry, blackberries and plum.

Full bodied, balanced, mildly dry, blackberries and plum.

Nov 12th, 2019
Jeff Orlowski

Purple. 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
Andy Mc Nees

Years to go

Years to go

Jan 28th, 2019
Marty McNees

The best Thompson Vineyard Syrah I've had

The best Thompson Vineyard Syrah I've had

Aug 11th, 2016