Election 2024: Toast To The Occasion With Red, White And Blue Wines

Throwing an epic watch party or celebrating with friends for Election 2024? Let's toast to the occasion in style with a selection of Red, White and Blue Wines.

This Syrah enchants with its deep, opaque hue, hinting at the complex flavors within.

Red: 2022 Ojai Mountain Syrah, Ventura County

This Syrah enchants with its deep, opaque hue, hinting at the complex flavors within. Aromatic notes of blackberry, violet, and a subtle earthiness mingle with hints of black pepper and smoked meat. On the palate, it's both powerful and refined—rich dark fruit flavors layered with savory spice and a silky, long finish. Farmed at 2,800 feet on Sulphur Mountain, this wine expresses the unique terroir of California's highest coastal vineyard. The elevation provides dramatic temperature swings that preserve natural acidity while allowing for full phenolic ripeness.

Winemaker Erich Bradley, co-founder of Sojourn Cellars, applies minimal intervention: native yeast fermentation, no added sugars, neutral oak aging. The result is a Syrah that balances concentration with freshness—what Bradley calls "tension." It's a wine built to age, with the structure to evolve gracefully for 10-15 years.