Saturday, August 29: Shuck Brothers Pop up Oyster Party
Oysters and cold white wine is not a pairing that needs much explaining. The Shuck Brothers are setting up here on August 29th with east and west coast oysters, Maine lobster rolls, and burgers, and we’ll be pouring the six whites from Adam’s summer lineup as a flight alongside it (think Viognier, Vermentino, Aligoté, Estate […]
Sunday, August 23: Live Music with Beau Red
If you’ve been in our tasting room on a random weekend, chances are you’ve enjoyed the bluesy tunes from our friend Beau Red. Well, he’s back — and this time he’s bringing some friends along for an afternoon of jazz, bluegrass, and country. Together they’ll be playing piano, stand-up bass, and fiddle. Come enjoy a […]
Saturday, August 22: Pizza Pop Up with Woodstock Farina
Chillable reds + woodfired pizza = our new favorite combo! Come try our new lineup of Chilled Gamay, John Sebastiano Grenache, and Clima Frío Pinot Noir, paired with artisanal pizzas from Woodstock Farina. Taste all three in a special flight, or order your favorite by the glass. Woodstock Farina will be on-site firing up pizzas […]
Sunday, August 16: Live Music with George Krikes
Come cool off with a glass of wine and enjoy live music by our friend George Krikes, A soulful acoustic performer with a timeless, era-spanning repertoire. George will be performing inside our main tasting room from 3-6pm. We hope to see you there! Reserve Here!
Jeb Dunnuck – August 2025
Reviews by Jeb Dunnuck August 2025 2023 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard 96 points Fermented with 20% whole clusters and brought up 18 months in 17% new French oak, the 2023 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard reveals gorgeous, darker berry fruits, pepper, leather, and floral notes that give this a Côte-Rôtie-like style. It’s medium to full-bodied, […]
Wine Advocate – October 2024
Reviews by Matthew Luczy, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate October 2024 2021 Syrah – Duvarita The 2021 Syrah Duvarita Vineyard was destemmed and aged 16 months in neutral barrels. The nose is a beautiful combination of racy, savory and brooding, with aromas of sandalwood, beef jerky and dried tobacco appearing and gaining intensity after aeration. […]
Our Work At Fe Ciega
It’s wild to think it has already been three years since we acquired Fe Ciega. Right now we are selling the last of our main cuvees of Fe Ciega Pinot Noir from 2021, which was the first vintage under Adam’s stewardship (though we’ve made the wine since 2003). Soon the 2022s will be bottled, and […]
Jeb Dunnuck – July 2024
Reviews by Jeb Dunnuck July 2024 2021 Ojai Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard Ripe black cherries, fresh fig, game, leather, and meaty notes all shine in the 2021 Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard, another absolute gem from this team. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, and with a great mid-palate, it reminds me a great Hermitage from the […]
Antonio Galloni VINOUS – July 2024
Reviews by Antonio Galloni of VINOUS July, 2024 The Ojai Vineyard Adam Tolmach continues to turn out gorgeous wines that speak to the true reflection of place. The 2023 vintage plays to his strengths when it comes to the whites, which are some of the best I have tasted here in at least a […]
Jeb Dunnuck – September 2023
Reviews by Jeb Dunnuck September 2023 2020 Syrah John Sebastiano Vineyard The 2020 Syrah John Sebastiano Vineyard comes from a site on the eastern edge of the Sta. Rita Hills and displays a darker purple/plum hue that’s followed by a gorgeous nose of bright red cherries, blueberries, exotic spring flowers, ground pepper, camphor, and […]
