The Ojai Vineyard

Santa Barbara County Syrah

9.0136 ratings
9.019 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Top Notes For
Robin Gerber

Partner Spotlight Brands

9.5

Needs time but yum!!!

Needs time but yum!!!

Feb 23rd, 2020
Matt

Great interplay of weighty black/blue fruit and savory Syrah undertones; sage, olive, menthol, crushed violet. The wine has freshness and life as well, a total bang for the buck that fits right in at the table.

Great interplay of weighty black/blue fruit and savory Syrah undertones; sage, olive, menthol, crushed violet. The wine has freshness and life as well, a total bang for the buck that fits right in at the table.

Mar 15th, 2018
Weijie Shi (Jay)

Beautiful red fruits and herbs, Rhône like. But slight thin and lean on the palate.

Beautiful red fruits and herbs, Rhône like. But slight thin and lean on the palate.

Dec 31st, 2017
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.2

My first Ojai wine and I’m a big fan. Laced with black pepper and lavender classic of Syrah. Lean body but not flimsy or tart. 

My first Ojai wine and I’m a big fan. Laced with black pepper and lavender classic of Syrah. Lean body but not flimsy or tart. 

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2016
Katie Exton

Fantastic characters of cool climate Syrah. Dark cherry, game, dried herb and white pepper. Fresh and v.lovely

Fantastic characters of cool climate Syrah. Dark cherry, game, dried herb and white pepper. Fresh and v.lovely

1 person found it helpfulJun 28th, 2016
Michael Madrigale

Sommelier/Wine Director Bar Boulud, Epicerie Boulud, Boulud Sud

10

Sheeeeeeit!

Sheeeeeeit!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 28th, 2014
Sean Genn

Raw meat and black olive

Raw meat and black olive

Sep 4th, 2016
Casey Curbow

Sales Associate Windsor Wine Merchants

8.9

Blood, stone, wax. Unripe dark fruit. Green edge and slight natural funk.

Blood, stone, wax. Unripe dark fruit. Green edge and slight natural funk.

Jan 30th, 2016
Chip Hughes

Perfect, in a way. No pyrazene, no stewed prunes. Pointed acidity, superb structure, great length, although closed. Expect greatness in a few years.

Perfect, in a way. No pyrazene, no stewed prunes. Pointed acidity, superb structure, great length, although closed. Expect greatness in a few years.

Aug 12th, 2015
Doug Banks

Sales & Marketing Terroir Selections

8.4

Great Burger wine.

Great Burger wine.

Sep 30th, 2013