23 Jan 2019

Perfecting Warm Climate Syrah – Roll Ranch

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Perfecting Warm Climate Syrah – Roll Ranch

Roll Ranch always been the most beastly wine crafted at The Ojai Vineyard.

11 Dec 2018

Looking Back on Some 2014’s – Nick Franklin

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Looking Back on Some 2014’s – Nick Franklin

Each year brings new releases and new scores, and each year dozens of new wineries make their debuts too.

26 Feb 2018

How Science Saved Me from Pretending to Love Wine

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The fault was not in my stars, nor in myself, but in my fungiform papillae.

30 Jan 2018

The State of Central Coast Syrah – Wines and Vines

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The State of Central Coast Syrah – Wines and Vines

Pioneering winemakers and sommeliers discuss effects of climate, soils and whole-cluster fermentation

9 Aug 2017

Understanding California’s Santa Barbara County by Jeb Dunnuck

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Understanding California’s Santa Barbara County by Jeb Dunnuck

California’s Santa Barbara County is a huge, diverse region that delivers everything from crisp, refreshing whites, savory Pinot Noirs, peppery Syrahs,

26 Jul 2017

The Ojai Vineyard ~ One harvest day in 2016 (Video)

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The Ojai Vineyard ~ One harvest day in 2016 (Video)

A typical day at the winery! (Video)

18 Jul 2017

Bien Nacido Interview with Adam and Chris Hammell

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Bien Nacido Interview with Adam and Chris Hammell

As part of the Viticulture Seminar for A7, Chris Hammell (Vineyard Manager for Bien Nacido Vineyards) interviews Adam Tolmach (The Ojai Vineyard).

17 May 2017

An Obsession of Mine! – Adam Tolmach

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An Obsession of Mine! – Adam Tolmach

I have to admit that I’m one of the lucky ones that has had enduring success pursuing my dreams and aesthetic with wine.

13 Oct 2016

Wine Style vs. Terroir (Wine Business Monthly)

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Wine Style vs. Terroir (Wine Business Monthly)

A Viticultural Perspective
We can manipulate wine style in the vineyard but how much should we do so?

16 Jun 2016

Notes on my trip to the Northern Rhone Valley April 2016

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Notes on my trip to the Northern Rhone Valley April 2016

What struck me was that the hillside vineyards (steep hills!) are an extraordinary amount of work to maintain. These hillside sites make the best wines, but no matter the price of the wine, it clearly is an economically risky proposition.