Thackrey "Orion" Rossi Vyd. St. Helena 2000

Deep purple/red.

Melded nose - mint/eucalyptus, meat/breakfast sausage, earth and vibrant blackberry. This would be an interesting ringer in a top Australian Shiraz tasting. Quite delineated, no hint of fat on the nose. Suave toasted nut and brown sugar nuances underneath from good barrels (Sirugue, 100% new).

Lively in the mouth, too. Intense attack, dominated by blackberry and eucalyptus. A bit bound up in the middle. This definitely needs air time. Interestingly, Thackrey thinks this is mostly Syrah, but others believe the vineyard is primarily Petite Sirah.


Day 3 - This hasn't developed as I thought it would. Still bound up and showing a bit of oxidation. This bottle from a retailer - will try another direct from Thackrey.

$75