The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Thompson Vineyard, Syrah 1999 Burgundy Rouge rich and incredibly juicy on

rich and incredibly juicy on the palate but

good depth

5/20 points Walter Speller (JancisRobinson

this is lighter in aroma than the 1990

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The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Thompson Vineyard, Syrah 1999 Burgundy Rouge rich and incredibly juicy on1. 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