2010 Andrew Murray Syrah Thompson Vineyard
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Inky ruby. Wild, highly perfumed aromas of dark fruit preserves, incense and violet, complicated by hints of licorice, menthol and espresso. Juicy, palate-staining cassis and blueberry flavors show excellent clarity, with a bright peppery note adding bite. Finishes on an intense floral note, with lingering mineral and herbal nuances. This really screams syrah.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2010 Syrah Thompson Vineyard is a more immediate, overtly juicy wine than the Watch Hill mostly built on expressive fruit. Sweet candied plums, violets, oak and spices meld together in this supple, approachable Syrah. The Thompson was fermented with 10% whole clusters, and spent 18 months in French oak barrels (30% new) prior to being bottled.
The 2010 Syrah Thompson Vineyard is a more immediate, overtly juicy wine than the Watch Hill, mostly built on expressive fruit. Sweet candied plums, violets, oak and spices meld together in this supple, approachable Syrah. The Thompson was fermented with 10% whole clusters, and spent 18 months in French oak barrels (30% new) prior to being bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. This set of new releases from Andrew Murray Vineyards is full of fabulous choices at all price points. Tel. (805) 686-9604; info@andrewmurrayvineyards.com
More ripe and upfront, yet still with an overall, exotic, cool-climate feel, the 2010 Andrew Murray Syrah Thompson Vineyard is 100% Syrah that was aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak. Loaded with exuberant black and red raspberry, pepper, potpourri, flowers, and spice-box-like aromas and flavors, it is medium to full-bodied, supple, and beautifully polished on the palate. It too needed the better part of the evening to show at its best, and should have over a decade of longevity.