VINEYARDS THOMPSON VINEYARD
Appellation: Santa Barbara County Owner: David Thompson
Acreage (for Testarossa):
- Syrah, 3 acres, planted in 1991
Yield: 2.5-3 tons per acre
Clones: Syrah Estrella River
Soil Composition: Tierra Sandy Loam
Elevation: 800ft
Exposure: Mostly South Facing Exposure
Climate: Average summer temperatures in the high 80s. Evening lows in the high 50s and 60s.
First Testarossa vintage:
2005—Syrah
The steep hillsides and south facing exposure of the Thompson Vineyard ensures complete ripeness. Low tonnage and a cool climate produces amazing concentration, robust dark crimson color and equally rich, yet elegant flavors from these classic Estrella Clone Syrah grapes.
