2014 Ojai Syrah John Sebastiano Vineyard

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Score 91/100 · Drink 2016-2022, Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate, Aug 2016

Coming from a terrific site and vines planted just outside of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA (the Pinot Noir in this site is part of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA), the 2014 Syrah John Sebastiano Vineyard was mostly destemmed and spent 15 months in 10-15% new French oak. Reminding me of a St. Joseph from France's Rhone valley, it offers loads of red and black fruits, violets, pepper and salted meat in a medium-bodied, fresh and lively style that's already hard to resist.

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93
93/100

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95
95/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

91
91/100

Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate

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95 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 95/100 · Drink 2018-2024, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2016

The 2014 Syrah John Sebastiano Vineyard is deep, powerful and intense from start to finish. A vertical, structured Syrah, the 2014 exudes depth and the pedigree that is such a signature of this site. Black cherry, blackberry jam, mocha, cloves, menthol and licorice saturate the inky finish. The 2014 was done with a third whole clusters. The 2014 is an absolutely compelling wine, but it is also raw, unfully formed and in need of cellaring.

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The Ojai Vineyard
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Red

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Dry

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