The Ojai Vineyard tasting room is one of my favorite places to visit in ojai. The atmosphere is…read morerelaxed, welcoming, and perfect for spending an afternoon enjoying great wine. The service was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Their Syrahs are my favorite--they're consistently excellent and the reason I keep coming back. If you're a Syrah fan, I highly recommend giving them a try. Great wine, pleasant atmosphere, and outstanding service.

Angela & Alana gave us an incredible experience in Ojai. From the moment we walked in, they were…read morewelcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the wine. They took the time to walk us through each pour, making the tasting feel personal and elevated. The atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing--perfect for enjoying high-quality wines. If you're looking for exceptional wine tasting in Ojai, this is a must-stop. We'll definitely be back. Ian Lantz

WE have been coming to Majestic Oak Winery for a few years now. It seems to be more like our…read morepersonal tasting room where we bring out of state, out of country and local friends to enjoy a most delicious selection of wines in a very comfortable atmosphere. The staff are always most friendly and very knowledgable about MOW wines. A One of a Kind Happy Place right here in Ojai!

The Majestic Oak showcases well crafted wines from the local growing regions. They have a…read moredelightful Secret Garden outdoor patio with plenty of shade. Rita is so knowledgeable about the tasting notes and origins of all their wines. She always makes us feel at home while we're enjoying glorious wine selections out on the patio. She has a list of tastes and she'll add in a pour or two when she has something special off the list. They offer an accessible wine tasting experience that's enjoyable for both wine enthusiasts and a first time wine tasting encounter. Majestic Oak features Rhône varietals such as Syrah, Grenache and a lesser known Cinsault. We are members of their wine club because of the quality of their wines and the value. The rich reds that we selected were sourced from local Ojai vineyards as well as the best of the Santa Barbara County growing regions. They also offer beautiful white wine varieties that call for a summer picnic or garden party. We loved the Bruce's Rose that celebrates their mascot, Bruce. Highly recommend for the quality of their wines and for the wine tasting experience.

What a great winery! Aaron was very helpful and knowledgeable about the wines and a great…read moreconversationalist :) We'll definitely be coming back next time we're in Ojai!

Highly recommend stopping in for a tasting if you're in the area. My husband and I are no wine…read moreexperts... But we enjoy our fair share of wine and really enjoyed the wines here. So much so, that we signed up for a membership! Pricing is more than reasonable, in my opinion. Especially for natural and organic wine... That is so hard to find here in the states! Aaron (who I believe is the manager?) led us thru a great tasting and shared a few nice stories about the wine and the winemaker and the history of The Naturalist. Lastly- you're always going to win my heart over when you invite our dogs in!

Cool winery to check out…read more The staff are older, friendly enough. The red wines are really tasty. I love the private-ish tables. I mean you're close enough to hear your neighbors, but still have a sense of privacy with a nice view of the vineyard. Even though it was hot outside, underneath the canopy it was nice.

Been here many times and it's definitely one of our favorites. However, this was our first visit in…read moreover a year and this experience just wasn't quite the same. Customer service was still great, but I noticed a few changes that took away from the experience for us personally. I do like that the tastings are no longer in the plastic tubes, although the tubes did feel like they held a little more wine. What we didn't enjoy was that when multiple people ordered the same tastings, they were placed into the same shared glass/container. In our party of four, three of us had the same six tastings and had to share. I appreciated the bow on the glass showing the pours, but I preferred the previous setup where everyone had their own individual tastings. It may seem small, and thankfully our group was fine sharing, but it made the experience feel less personal and honestly made us less interested in doing tastings again on future visits. Some people also may not feel comfortable sharing containers or touching the same glass. Nothing terrible at all, just some feedback from longtime visitors who loved how it used to be. On this visit we actually ended up ordering a bottle afterward instead, and moving forward we'll probably just continue doing that rather than the tastings.

Ojai Roots is a lovely place off the beaten path. The back garden area is so quaint and the perfect…read morecozy place to relax with a glass of wine. Inside you'll find a small market with food, drinks and goods for sale. On the day of our visit they had a BBQ truck pop up, but otherwise you can find items like prepackaged sandwiches to enjoy. We grabbed a couple of glasses of crisp, chilled white wines and relaxed in the shade of the patio. The good vibes and tasty wines made this one of our favorite stops of the day.

This seems to be a family owned quaint and cute shop with a friendly staff. So many cute things to…read morebuy! There is outside seating a very small amount of bar seating inside. They have some tastings and it was interesting that 2/3 cabs were from Santa Barbara but one was from New York. They have ready to made sandwiches and salads in their fridge with fresh juices. We got some salami and a beet hummus. Apparently the beets are from their store's backyard? They grow their own vegetables which is cool. They have plenty of outside seating with shade and a fan. A nice location for relax and snack.

We had a group of 10 of us going to Ojai and I came across this place on Yelp. I emailed Bob ahead…read moreof time and he very kindly set up a time for us. We had the loveliest time with delicious wine! He took us through a small tour of their property and we tasted some of their wines, and my favorites were the Syrah and Barbera. It was a very intimate setting with lots of great conversations and beautiful views! Would recommend this experience to anyone looking for great wine tasting in the area!

A hidden gem! The owners (Bob and his wife) open up their vineyard + home to share their passion…read morefor wine-making. They have a lovely place with wagyu cows, chickens, goats, etc as well as a BEAUTIFUL view of Ojai. Tour starts with looking at grapes growing on the vines, followed by walk into bottling / storage area, followed by tasting wines in their stunning backyard area. Others on the tour brought small charcuterie board ingredients and shared with everyone - would recommend bringing some light snacks for the tasting portion. Tour included about 10-12 people total and was completely free (!!) in hopes of attendees buying wine bottles at the end (which was fairly priced and very good - our group of 3 got 4 bottles for $120 total.) The owners are celebrating the lost art of breaking bread and sharing time and stories with strangers over wine - felt like something that you'd find in Italy. I didn't really know what to expect since there weren't a ton of reviews for this, but my group (2 adult sisters + our mom) really loved the concept of this entire experience. It's not a typical wine tasting where they give you 5 wines and leave you be at a table, so wouldn't go here if that's what you're looking for. But if you're looking for a unique, less touristy experience, this is an amazing place to learn more about the history of wine in the region directly from wine-makers, stroll around a beautiful vineyard, and connect with others in Ojai enjoying the same things. Cannot say enough positive things about Bob + his wife. Highly recommend this!!

This place has been a staple for me for over 10 years. I used to drive up from Ventura on a monthly…read morebasis to enjoy their welcoming atmosphere and incredible Italian cuisine! Since then, I have moved even closer and get the opportunity to come here more often! They have a great selection of wines and occasional wine tasting. Their pizzas taste like they came from Italy, and the lasagna is even better. You can't come here without their famous strawberry shortcake, and now it can even come with ice cream! So glad this place has been doing so good for so long! It's an absolute must if you're in the area visiting

Such a hidden gem in Ojai! ....Boccali Vineyards has such a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere with…read moregreat wine and gorgeous scenery. The perfect place to unwind, enjoy a tasting with the girls and spend a peaceful afternoon with good company. Definitely worth a visit when you're in Ojai!

I had a great experience sampling all the olive oils and balsamic vinegars here! This was such a…read morefun activity, great for foodies at this family owned farm in Ojai. For $15, you get a sampling board of several olive oils and balsamic vinegars with some bread from the nearby Ojai Rotie to dip in. All of the olive oils and balsamic vinegars were super tasty and unique. I kind of regret not buying a full bottle of them haha. The board comes with a card with descriptions of each oil and vinegar to read while you taste each one which is nice. I was given two pieces of bread and the staff said I could always ask for more which is nice. There's several picnic tables out from where you can sit at and sample in the farm. They're also well prepared with hand washing and sanitizing stations throughout the area. For parking, there's ample free parking around the farm. Overall, I'd highly recommend stopping by here on your next trip to Ojai! I would definitely come back here with some friends/family.

I barely recognize this place. What the hell happened?…read more I hadn't been back in years, and maybe that long absence is what made the decline so obvious. I remember coming here for the experience as much as the olive oil and vinegars. The warm welcome, the hospitality, the tasting experience, the opportunity to wander around and talk to people, meet new people and sample things without feeling like you were inconveniencing anyone. We used to happily spend loads of money here because the experience made you want to. This time? Cold. Impersonal. No greeting when we walked in. Tastings reduced to oils and vinegars in tiny plastic cups for purchase. What is this nickel-and-dime hustle/operation you have going? And the portable toilets outside??? What hillbilly ruined this experience? I understand that COVID changed how businesses operated. I really do. But COVID is over, and apparently the customer service decided to stay stuck behind. What disappoints me most is that this place used to have a bit of magic you couldn't manufacture. We loved returning year after year. Now it feels transactional, and that's a shame because the products deserve WAY better than that. After this visit, you can have whatever THAT is. Keep the misery to yourself. The olive oil may still be good. The balsamic vinegars are top tier. (I make soda pop out of them). But the one of a kind experience and hospitality is GONE. Save your money.

This was probably one of my favorite experiences as a result of walking into a random store. I…read morewasn't sure what to expect when I walked in but I was immediately greeted by Carolina who welcomed me to try anything in the store. I knew Ojai was famous for its olive oils, but Carolina especially embodies mastery and craftsmanship as reflected in her offerings of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. As I was the only patron in her shop at the time, I was privileged with her showing me various unique combinations of balsamic and olive oil. She certainly lives up to the Italian stereotype of having good taste. She suggested against me buying food for my mother for Mother's Day, but she understood when I insisted that my mom is a foodie (where I get it from). Carolina herself is classy and refined, yet still so open and welcoming, all of which also is reflected in her store. It is thus no surprise that her shop has been around for over a decade. I hope her shop is there when I am 100! If there was ever a place to stop in Ojai, I would recommend this place. A truly unique experience, unparalleled. I am bringing my mom and all my other loved ones here.

It's a cute little store. It was quiet since we were the only ones there. They have samples in a…read moreglass covered sampler. We were also told that we could sample anything even if it was closed, which was great. We were focused on the balsamic vinegar. We tried the Blackberry Reserved Balsamic, and it was amazing. I didn't ask, but they have like a salad recipe that it would be paired with or possibly sell salad there as well. So glad we decided to stop by. The lady who helped us was kind and friendly. Overall, we will be returning since the service and tasting was a pleasant experience.

I honestly love this place. Every single time we go it's always a great time filled with not only…read moregood hospitality, but great wine One of the things that always keeps us coming back is always going to be service. Mario is the one that helps us out and he is not only always kind. He's informative and takes such good care of us. I sincerely would recommend him anytime. Looking forward to coming back and so glad we got the membership.

Had an amazing time this morning hanging out with Peter. An old school New Yorker…read more I tried the mixed flight. I prefer reds, so it definitely got better as the tasting went along, but the whites were still tasty. As Peter said, "it's Summer in a glass." The location is beautiful. Looks like a lot of folks get married there. Went home with more than I expected. Peter gave me a deal on cabs I couldn't refuse. Definitely a must try. I look forward to coming back.