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Jaffurs 2008 Ampelos Vineyard Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills)
- $46
So delicious, so drinkably good, it defines the beauty of great coastal Syrah. A bit high in alcohol, but the heat fits in well beside the white and black pepper notes, and gives a lift to the vast blackberry, cassis, bacon and sandalwood flavors. Drink now through 2014.
— S.H.
(2/1/2011)
Jaffurs 1999 Stolpman Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
- $32
Incredibly rich, with ripe cherry, plum, spice and herb notes at the fore. It’s all framed in luscious, broad tannins that are firm but velvety. Long on the finish.
— J.M.
(7/1/2002)
Jaffurs 2008 Thompson Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
- $42
Fat and delicious. Marked by huge, explosive blackberry, cassis, beef jerky and pepper flavors, housed in a fine structure. Wonderful tannins, rich and firm, with enough acidity for balance. Drink this full-bodied red wine over the next five years.
— S.H.
(2/1/2011)
Jaffurs 2006 Whole Cluster Grenache (Santa Barbara County)
- $42
A blend of the Tablas Creek and Alban clones, this Grenache is from the Stolpman Vineyard. Made using whole clusters in the fermentation, it’s densely textured and brooding in tannins. But there’s an enormous core of cherry fruit and spice. Should blossom in 2009 and hold for several more years.
— S.H.
(12/1/2008)
Jaffurs 2008 Upslope Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
- $75
This best barrels blend of all Jaffurs’s Syrahs combines charming early drinkability with some ageability. It’s vast and deep in blackberries, cassis and dark chocolate, but firm in tannins, framing delicious fruit in a sturdy structure. With a dry finish, it will provide good drinking over the next six years.
— S.H.
(2/1/2011)
Jaffurs 2010 Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
- $27
Here’s a rich, ripe, opulent Syrah, all jammy blackberry, cherry and currant flavors, sprinkled with black pepper and housed in a structure of firm, strong tannins. It’s a blend of some of the best vineyards in the county, including Bien Nacido, Larner and Ampelos. Drink now–2015.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
Jaffurs 2009 Viognier (Santa Barbara County)
- $27
Expresses Viognier’s ripe, exotically lush side, with strong flavors of tropical papayas and golden mangos, spicy tangerines, Key lime pie and tangy green apple jam flavors. Neutral oak gives a needed touch of creaminess, while a crisp burst of acidity provides clean balance. A beautiful, dry and versatile wine.
— S.H.
(2/1/2011)
Jaffurs 2010 Viognier (Santa Barbara County)
- Editors' Choice
- $27
A lovely wine, off-dry to moderately sweet, with tropical fruit, honeysuckle and vanilla flavors, accented with a roasted almond, granola toastiness. Once you accept that it’s not really dry, it’s easy to fall in love with this Viognier, most of which comes from Bien Nacido Vineyard.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
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