The Puerta Del Mar vineyard, or "Door to the Sea" is the coolest vineyard site used by Ojai. It’s so far west; some have questioned the possibility of properly ripening the fruit. The nose shows lots of wild berries upfront along with aromas of black cherry, gamey notes, mushroom, Asian spice and minerals. On the palate its starts with spicy notes, followed by a long balanced finish. There is no doubt this needs time to develop before it hits full stride, but with air contact its showing quite nicely now. (Best 2016-2026) - March, 2014 (MD)
91 POINTS
Wine Specifications
Report Date: March, 2014
Drinking Window: 2014-2024
Estimated Value: $NA
Vintage: 2012
Producer: Ojai
Country: United States
Region: California
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Importer: NA