2002 SYRAH THOMPSON
Santa
Barbara County
This syrah is quite forward
for a Thompson Vineyard bottling. That being said, the Thompson's
have been the wines in our portfolio that need the most time before
they are at their optimum. I love the 2002's cardamom spice tinged
aroma of coffee, chocolate and animal-y-ness. It is rich, even
thick, and this wine's powerful flavor is the reason why these
syrahs can age so well. For my taste, the 1998 is the only one
ready for current drinking, so if you want to get the full effect
of what we are trying to do here, throw this one in the back of
your cellar. You won't be disappointed when you do open it in
2010!