2022 Ojai Santa Barbara Syrah [V90]
2022 Ojai Santa Barbara Syrah [V90]
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Producer: The Ojai Vineyard
Region: Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
Varietal: Syrah
Year: 2022
Vinous, 90 Points
"The 2022 Syrah (Santa Barbara County) packs quite the punch. A blast of dark cherry, plum, leather, incense, cured meat, licorice and dried herbs races across the palate. This sturdy appellation-level Syrah has a ton to offer. The 2022 might not quite have the charm of the best years, but ii is very nicely done. I find it a bit richer than usual."
Winemaker Notes:
"Our aim with our Santa Barbara County Syrah is to capture a precociously drinkable expression of the region’s cool-climate vineyards. This wine is just that. The 2022 vintage gave us a hot September, so there’s a deep and ample ripeness to this bottling. Still, our coastal vineyards held onto their earthy and savory Syrah qualities. The varietal fragrance is striking and pungent. There’s a complex profile of incense, suede leather, balsamic, and spicy root beer botanicals, while a deep layer of mocha and plum promises rich pleasure for the mouth. It works out that way, too. The palate is suave and easy, with front-loaded dark fruits that glide into peppery game and chocolate."
Alcohol: 13.5%
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