The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Thompson Vineyard, Syrah 1998 Provence with notes of anise

with notes of anise

Might be the best SV Selyem pinot we've ever had

his write-up was pretty much spot-on

Sweet young fruit entry but with good acidity and balance and towns

And somehow

The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Thompson Vineyard, Syrah 1998 Provence with notes of anise1. 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