The Ojai Vineyard

John Sebastiano Vineyard Grenache

9.212 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache
Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Jim McCusker

This was absolutely fantastic. Every once in a while, Adam Tolmach and Fabien Castel cull away a few barrels of something for these Special Bottlings. Bought this at the winery a number of years ago, and it is awesome. A totally underrated winery in my opinion, I’d put this version of grenache up against pretty much anything coming out of CA (or southern Rhone, for that matter). Adam used to get criticized years ago because he left his grapes on the vine “too long”, and now he gets grief for picking too early. I think he does it just right. His wines have terrific fruit and great acidity that are perfectly in balance yet provide for fantastic aging potential. Great stuff, with an even better QPR. If you can get your hands on this specific wine, though, do yourself a favor and snag it!

This was absolutely fantastic. Every once in a while, Adam Tolmach and Fabien Castel cull away a few barrels of something for these Special Bottlings. Bought this at the winery a number of years ago, and it is awesome. A totally underrated winery in my opinion, I’d put this version of grenache up against pretty much anything coming out of CA (or southern Rhone, for that matter). Adam used to get criticized years ago because he left his grapes on the vine “too long”, and now he gets grief for picking too early. I think he does it just right. His wines have terrific fruit and great acidity that are perfectly in balance yet provide for fantastic aging potential. Great stuff, with an even better QPR. If you can get your hands on this specific wine, though, do yourself a favor and snag it!

Mar 13th, 2021
Cole White

Spice is nice

Spice is nice

Jul 13th, 2016
Linda McMillin

Wonderful mouth feel, with raspberry tones! Love it!!!

Wonderful mouth feel, with raspberry tones! Love it!!!

Apr 8th, 2016
Ned Gray Creed

That is an easy drinking beauty. Light profile Grenache, lip schmacking good.

That is an easy drinking beauty. Light profile Grenache, lip schmacking good.

Jan 23rd, 2016
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.2

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Sep 11th, 2015
Brayton Bailey

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Feb 6th, 2017
Orlando Tregear

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Oct 16th, 2016
Adrien

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Jul 30th, 2016
T Alford

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Apr 27th, 2016
Tim Corzine

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Mar 24th, 2016