{"product_id":"ojai-roll-ranch-syrah-2001-cmw","title":"The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, Roll Ranch, Syrah 2001","description":"\u003cp\u003e1.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoll Ranch is located under the dramatic striated bluffs of Topa Topa mountain in Upper Ojai, and the roots of our vines there plunge deep into poor rocky soil that was once part of those bluffs. It’s a warm generous climate and the wines from this site are gutsy. So, over the years we’ve tinkered in the vineyard and the cellar to temper some of that opulence. And these days we’re finding no shortage of flavor when harvesting a bit earlier. The wines are better for it actually. They are fresher with more cut and intricacy than ever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdam Tolmach, The Ojai Winemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is an example of trying to craft the best that a vineyard site can produce. We’ve found that the way to produce the best possible product is to repress any natural thrifty tendency, and focus on doing our best work no matter the cost. Ultimately it’s more gratifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine was a true test of our standards. As you probably know, the Roll Ranch is always popular, and sells out quickly. In 2001 we had a very late frost in the spring that caused the vines to have a small crop and a later harvest. Two separate clones of syrah are planted at Roll, and each reacted differently to the conditions of the growing season. The “estrella” clone was perfect. It produced an intense, peppery and complete wine, while the other clone, “Durrell,” made a delicious but altogether facile wine. There was really very little of the Durrell that could be added to the estrella without diluting the excellent estrella. I knew I would notice if the two wines were blended, so I didn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have received only rave reviews from friends who have tasted this wine, so I’m sure you will like it too. It is even better than the delicious 2000. The only problem is that, because of the selection process, there is very little available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e94 Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ventura County offering, the 2001 Syrah Roll Ranch, is luscious, sexy, and voluptuous. Fat, juicy, and lusty, with an inky purple color, tremendous body, and notes of melted licorice interwoven with blackberries and cassis, this undeniably compelling, smoky, rich, complex Syrah will drink well for 12-15 years. (RP) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e08\/2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"CHAPTER 4 | FINE + RARE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52100012540184,"sku":"CMW-26012461-5905","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5302\/9400\/files\/ojai_roll_syrah_2001_a.jpg?v=1779591505","url":"https:\/\/chapfour.com\/products\/ojai-roll-ranch-syrah-2001-cmw","provider":"CHAPTER 4 | FINE + RARE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}