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.

26 Jul 2017

LA Wine Tasting interviews Fabien

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LA Wine Tasting interviews Fabien

April 2017 Interview of Fabien Castel by Jean Baptiste Dhalluin from LA Wine Tasting.

17 May 2016

Lightness-Légèreté

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Lightness-Légèreté

The idea of lightness is something that has us wondering about what can be achieved in winemaking. This article does a great job of descibing the unique attributes of lightness!

31 Mar 2016

Tong 9 The Future of German Riesling

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Tong 9 The Future of German Riesling

“Riesling and its beautifully balanced linear wines have always been associated with the cool climates of Germany.”

10 Sep 2015

Decanter – Ojai Top Syrah- August 2015

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Decanter – Ojai Top Syrah- August 2015

Decanter – Ojai Top Syrah- August 2015 An insightful article on Ojai Vineyard Syrah.

17 Aug 2015

Saveur – This Tastes Terrible!

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Saveur – This Tastes Terrible!

Saveur – This Tastes Terrible!