Fruit, fruit and yet there is even more fruit. I was quite amazed by the fruit content in this effort. As always with Ojai the wine gives a clean and very "skilled craftsmanship" impression, but in later vintages the wines have tended to be more withheld and on the elegant side. This effort, however, reminds me of older Ojais - whis is certainly not bad at all. The nose offers up rich black currant, whit pepper, blueberry and Asian spice box. This lovely expression is adjoined by a nose which is perfectly balanced and totally integrated. The wine drinks superbly and is a real treat to the filet mignon, garlic butter and oven roasted root crops. Very very positive overall impression.
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9/22/2016 - jmcnewjersey wrote: 89 Points
Nice basic Cali-Syrah, but nothing super-special for the price paid at winery.
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4/11/2015 - CabIsKing wrote: 90 Points
Good nose of black cherry, spice and an earthy nuance. Nice mouthfeel with a medium finish. Nice Syrah.
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1/23/2015 - RR47 wrote: 90 Points
Good nose of mature blackberry, licorice, black cherry. A nicely balanced Syrah in the mouth. Integrated tannins. 10-15 second finish.
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8/30/2014 - Christoffer78 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Fruit, fruit and yet there is even more fruit. I was quite amazed by the fruit content in this effort. As always with Ojai the wine gives a clean and very "skilled craftsmanship" impression, but in later vintages the wines have tended to be more withheld and on the elegant side. This effort, however, reminds me of older Ojais - whis is certainly not bad at all. The nose offers up rich black currant, whit pepper, blueberry and Asian spice box. This lovely expression is adjoined by a nose which is perfectly balanced and totally integrated. The wine drinks superbly and is a real treat to the filet mignon, garlic butter and oven roasted root crops. Very very positive overall impression.
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1/28/2013 - NancyK45 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Big fruit with some spice and complexity. Medium body. Good finish. With or without food, a pleasurable sip.
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