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Adam Tolmach began his wine career at Zaca Mesa in Santa Barbara County. Before long he decided to do his own project, and he started a winery with fellow employee Jim Clendenen in 1982. The winery, Au Bon Climat, was an overnight success, but after nine years together Jim and Adam decided to follow separate paths. Jim bought the business in 1991 and went on to further glories. Meanwhile, Adam started the Ojai Vineyard, and also made some highly acclaimed wines. In 2005, he made a shift in style, picking earlier and looking for more focus in the wines.