The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Stolpman Vineyard, Syrah 2001 Tempranillo and a blockbuster of a

and a blockbuster of a finish

supported by a liqueur-like richness

2 more in the cellar to perhaps hold a bit longer

this is how I imagine it would taste

Looking forward to seeing how it progresses in the years to come

The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Stolpman Vineyard, Syrah 2001 Tempranillo and a blockbuster of a1. 0cm Adam Tolmach, The Ojai Winemaker Since 1999, we have had our spot at Stolpman dialed in. The farming is close to perfect; every cluster is trimmed and well exposed to the sun. The crop has consistently been tiny, and the wines have really shown distinction. The fruit character is cool and blueberry like, and the flavors are slaked with copious tannins and minerality. Rather than being drying, these tannins are just the opposite they bring a