Antonio Galloni VINOUS – September 2023
Reviews by Antonio Galloni of VINOUS September, 2023 The Ojai Vineyard Adam Tolmach is one of the elder statesmen in Santa Barbara, and yet he possesses a child-like enthusiasm that is palpable. Tolmach certainly isn’t resting on his laurels. A few years ago, Tolmach planted his estate vineyard in Ojai with new bio-types developed at […]
Jeb Dunnuck – August 2022
Reviews by Jeb Dunnuck Aug 29th, 2022 2020 Chardonnay Special Bottling – Puerta Del Mar Made in tiny quantities, the 2020 Chardonnay Puerta Del Mar Vineyard Special Bottling is a deeper, richer, more serious Chardonnay that warrants serious attention. Offering classic Chardonnay stone fruits, toasted brioche, and chalky minerality, it hits the palate […]
Antonio Galloni VINOUS – August 2022
Reviews by Antonio Galloni of VINOUS Aug 25th, 2022 The Ojai Vineyard It’s always fascinating to taste with Adam Tolmach and Fabien Castel, as they both have so much insight to offer on Santa Barbra. This year’s tasting was especially significant as it includes the first wines from the Ojai Estate after it was […]
Antonio Galloni VINOUS – October 2021
Reviews by Antonio Galloni of VINOUS Tastings from June 2021 2019 Pinot Noir – Kessler Haak Vineyard The 2019 Pinot Noir Kessler Haak Vineyard is another positively stellar wine in this range. It offers the freshness and energy of the Sta. Rita Hills, but with an extra degree of fruit richness and power that […]
Jeb Dunnuck – August 2021
Jeb Dunnuck on The Ojai Vineyard August 2021 2018 Syrah – Solomon Hills Special bottling The 2018 Syrah Solomon Hills Special bottling is special juice indeed, and it’s up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. Red and black fruits, pepper, smoked game, and flowers all emerge on the nose of this […]
UPDATE: The hybrid varietals planted at our vineyard in Ojai, as reported by Wine Enthusiast
Recently our friend Matt Kettman featured our work in a wonderful piece for Wine Enthusiast. It’s a great overview of our progress with growing special new varietals developed by UC Davis’ Dr. Andy Walker. These vines were developed using traditional hybridization (not GMO technology), which conferred resistance to Pierce’s Disease, a deadly vine disease which […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Fe Ciega Vineyard is now owned by Adam & Helen!
Fe Ciega Vineyard, a luminary planting within the Sta. Rita Hills, has a new owner as of January 2021. The 9-acre vineyard and 43-acre property will now be tended to and farmed by Adam Tolmach, winemaker/proprietor of The Ojai Vineyard, which has produced a Fe Ciega Pinot Noir since 2003.
