The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Thompson Vineyard, Syrah 1998 Beaujolais Cru seamless profile that's going to

seamless profile that's going to age for 20-25 years

Gains flesh and weight with air while maintaining urgency and finishes sappy

The wine has been aged entirely in new oak

"Lot 1" labels

Slightly exotic and a bruiser at the moment

The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Thompson Vineyard, Syrah 1998 Beaujolais Cru seamless profile that's going to1. 5cm or better; one slightly faded label Adam Tolmach, The Ojai Winemaker I first worked with Thompson Vineyard grapes in 1994. Though they were good, I did not buy them again the next year because I felt over extended in my commitments for syrah grapes at the time. Boy, did I ever kick myself for my timidity, because this has turned out to be a terrific vineyard. Located in the moderately cool Los Alamos area (cooler than Roll Ranch, warmer than