2008 Sean Thackrey Orion St. Helena Red Blend 750ml
Sean Thackrey is a ground breaking winemaker who has done plenty of wines that promote California Syrah
ROBERT PARKER RATING: 95
ROBERT PARKER REVIEW: Marching to the beat of a drummer largely unknown to any other winemaker in California, Sean Thackerey continues to produce some extraordinary wines, in this case from a field blend planted in 1905. This is clearly a Rhone Ranger blend, with a dense ruby/purple color and loads of incense, camphor, blue and black fruits, earth, and spice. Full-bodied, rich, and bursting with personality, the wine is unique/singular, with an intensity that has to be tasted to be believed. Drink it over the next decade or more.