South for a taste of the Rhone

The Ojai Vineyard Santa Barbara County Grenache 2005
This wine comes from the specialist known for their dense Syrah. This Grenache is no slouch either with layer upon layer of fruit in a very supple package. P&B in Oak View 14.5% $27.99 at Bottle Barn Ojai

Bridlewood Central Coast Winner’s Circle Selection “Six Gun” Syrah 2004
This wine is true to the house style showing lots of oak essence wound into a dense palate with ripe tannins – a class favorite. Winemaker David Hopkins. P&B in Santa Ynez 14.5% $30 at the winery, winery sample Bridlewood

About RJ

Ray Johnson is the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. He writes about food and wine, his travels and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County, California.
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