Grape Variety:
100% Syrah
Alcohol Content:
13.4%
pH:
3.24
Barrel Aging:
10 Months on
American Oak
Harvest Date:
September 2009
2009 "Topa Topa" Syrah
Lovingly hand-harvested, by the Boccali Ranch "Harvest Brigade". These
grapes had enjoyed a relatively warm summer in the Upper Ojai Valley.
Tasting Notes:
Deep, dark, ruby colored; exhibits aromas of vanilla, blackberry, dark cherry,
cracked pepper, and chocolate. Hints of blackberry, chocolate, spice, and
vanillin-oak on the palate. Medium-bodied with a peppery warm finish, pairs
well with hearty flavorful meals.
Our Inspiration:
The majestic Topa Topa Mountains provide the scenic background that the
Ojai Valley has become famous for. The range soars to an elevation of 6,716
feet at its highest point, Hines Peak, where snow can be seen during winter. It
because of the unusual transverse nature of these bluffs, which cause the
sun to rise at one end of the valley and set at the other. At sunset, the
Topa Topa’s rocky westward face catches a spectacular rosy glow creating
Ojai’s famous “pink moment”.