The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, Henry Daniel, Syrah 1997 [VERY RARE] Barbaresco 91 points JamesSuckling

91 points JamesSuckling

Unlike 2014 where we used some whole clusters for a few wines

The fruit delivers Pinot Noir shaped by an extreme coastal climate

arresting aromas

with little racking

The Ojai Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, Henry Daniel, Syrah 1997 [VERY RARE] Barbaresco 91 points JamesSuckling1. 5cm 3. 0cm The Ojai Vineyard In the bountiful 1997 vintage there was one special vineyard, Thompson, that went its own way and produced a very modest crop. And just as the fruit was almost ripe to perfection, we had an incredible heat spell that caused the grapes to dehydrate. We got in there asap and picked, but the grapes were super ripe. Tempestuous and difficult to ferment, I had no idea where this wine was headed. I nervously watched it bubble