2005 PRESIDIO Syrah (Library Wines) -- THE OJAI VINEYARD Shopping Cart -- Syrah PRESIDIO 2005

<H1>2005 PRESIDIO Syrah -- THE OJAI VINEYARD Shopping Cart</H1> $50.00 -- 2005 PRESIDIO Syrah <st2:place w:st="on" _moz-userdefined=""><st2:placename w:st="on" _moz-userdefined="">Santa Barbara</st2:placename> <st2:placetype w:st="on" _moz-userdefined="">County</st2:placetype></st2:place> <o:p _moz-userdefined=""></o:p> <o:p _moz-userdefined=""> </o:p>This is our first wine from Doug Braun’s lovingly farmed Presidio Vineyard. Doug has been making wine for years, and recently found this property west of the <st2:place w:st="on" _moz-userdefined=""><st1:sn w:st="on" _moz-userdefined="">Santa</st1:sn> <st1:middlename w:st="on" _moz-userdefined="">Rita</st1:middlename> <st1:sn w:st="on" _moz-userdefined="">Hills</st1:sn></st2:place> appellation and planted it with organic and biodynamic growing in mind from the start. His first crop was in 2004.<o:p _moz-userdefined=""></o:p> <o:p _moz-userdefined=""> </o:p>I find his vineyard compelling for a few reasons. First and formost is the cool climate. The lack of heat preserves the distinct character of the grapes--their struggle to ripen at this windy site is essential for their unique personality. The vineyard is situated in a great spot on a gentle southerly slope, and the vines are planted close together in very poor sandy soil. Doug’s commitment to organic and biodynamic farming has been great for grape quality because succussfully farming without the usual chemicals requires a special attentiveness to the needs of the vine, which has a direct bearing on what sort of quality the vines will produce. Although it’s difficult to quantify all the differences between conventionally grown and biodynamically farmed fruit, perceptive growers I talk with think there are clear advantages to the natural approach.<o:p _moz-userdefined=""></o:p> <o:p _moz-userdefined=""> </o:p>The wine we made was immediately a standout in the cellar. It bears the mark of being grown in a particularly cool spot by its spectacular aroma of bright berry fruits and peppery herbal earthiness. There is a density and  sexy, musky vineyard personality that is hidden by its freshness, but it will become apparent with age. Immediately after bottling in March of 2007 the wine closed down and hid most of its promise. However, now, a year and a half later it is beginning to show its stuff. With a good decanting it is perfect with savory dishes, though it still has years to go before it peaks. <LI>SKU: 05SYP Other products in the category <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Category3" TITLE="Library Wines">Library Wines</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product51 TITLE="1996 STOLPMAN Syrah">1996 STOLPMAN Syrah</A> -- 1996 STOLPMAN Syrah <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product58 TITLE="1997 HENRY DANIEL Syrah">1997 HENRY DANIEL Syrah</A> -- 1997 HENRY DANIEL Syrah <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product88 TITLE="1997 TALLEY Chardonnay">1997 TALLEY Chardonnay</A> -- 1997 TALLEY Chardonnay <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product56 TITLE="1998 CALIFORNIA Syrah">1998 CALIFORNIA Syrah</A> -- 1998 CALIFORNIA Syrah <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product71 TITLE="2000 PISONI Pinot Noir">2000 PISONI Pinot Noir</A> -- 2000 PISONI Pinot Noir <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product84 TITLE="2001 STOLPMAN Syrah">2001 STOLPMAN Syrah</A> -- 2001 STOLPMAN Syrah <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product55 TITLE="2001 VOGELZANG Syrah">2001 VOGELZANG Syrah</A> -- 2001 VOGELZANG Syrah <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product29 TITLE="2003 THOMPSON Syrah">2003 THOMPSON Syrah</A> -- 2003 THOMPSON Syrah <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product57 TITLE="2003 MELVILLE Syrah">2003 MELVILLE Syrah</A> -- 2003 MELVILLE Syrah <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product27 TITLE="2005 FE CIEGA Pinot Noir">2005 FE CIEGA Pinot Noir</A> -- 2005 PINOT NOIR FE CIEGA - Santa Rita Hills <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product9 TITLE="2005 CLOS PEPE Pinot Noir">2005 CLOS PEPE Pinot Noir</A> -- 2005 CLOS PEPE Pinot Noir <LI><A HREF=http://www.nexternal.com/ojai/Product11 TITLE="2005 GRENACHE">2005 GRENACHE</A> -- 2005 GRENACHE <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com/ojai" TITLE="THE OJAI VINEYARD Products">THE OJAI VINEYARD Products</A> <A HREF="http://WWW.OJAIVINEYARD.COM">pinot noir</A> <A HREF="http://WWW.OJAIVINEYARD.COM">syrah</A> <A HREF="http://WWW.OJAIVINEYARD.COM">sauvignon blanc</A> <A HREF="http://WWW.OJAIVINEYARD.COM">chardonnay</A> <A HREF="http://WWW.OJAIVINEYARD.COM">grenache</A> <A HREF="http://WWW.OJAIVINEYARD.COM">california wine</A> <A HREF="http://WWW.OJAIVINEYARD.COM">ojai wine</A> <A HREF="http://WWW.OJAIVINEYARD.COM">best california pinot</A> <A HREF="http://WWW.OJAIVINEYARD.COM">best wine value</A> THE OJAI VINEYARD <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="shopping cart">shopping cart</A> powered by Nexternal