High-Altitude Artisan Wines

Ojai Mountain is a small, high-altitude vineyard and private estate at 2,800 feet on Sulphur Mountain in Upper Ojai, California. We grow Rhône varieties and Tempranillo on ancient Monterey shale soils, farm organically using regenerative practices, and produce around 500 cases per year of 100% estate-grown wine under winemaker Erich Bradley. The estate is 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, above the marine fog layer — a rare combination that gives our wines uncommon structure and freshness for Southern California. → About us

Three things rarely exist together: elevation (2,800 feet, among the highest active vineyards in California south of the Bay Area), ocean proximity (10 miles from the Pacific, above the fog line), and ancient Monterey shale with virtually no topsoil. The elevation drives 40–50°F diurnal swings that naturally preserve acidity. The ocean moderates heat and lengthens the growing season. The shale limits vigor and concentrates flavor. Vinous critic Billy Norris called Ojai Mountain potentially "the next great vineyard in California" after the first two vintages. → Our terroir

Yes. Ojai Mountain has been featured in Forbes, Decanter, the San Francisco Chronicle, Wine Enthusiast, Vinous, Wine Business Monthly, Luxury Travel Magazine, Southwest Travel & Life, the Santa Barbara Independent, Edible Ventura County, Ojai Magazine, and others. The 2022 Estate Syrah earned 96 points from Vinous (Billy Norris) and 94 from Wine Enthusiast (Editors' Choice). The 2021 Estate Syrah scored 95 at Vinous and 93 from Jeb Dunnuck. The 2023 Mourvèdre earned 95 from Wine Enthusiast (Cellar Selection). → Press & media

No — they are completely separate wineries with no connection.

The Ojai Vineyard was founded in the 1980s by winemaker Adam Tolmach and is a well-regarded producer working with a wide range of grape varieties sourced from multiple vineyards across Santa Barbara County. Some of these vineyards may be organically farmed, while others use conventional farming practices.

Ojai Mountain was established in 2018 on a high-altitude estate in Upper Ojai and produces wines exclusively from its own organically farmed estate vineyard at 2,800 feet on Sulphur Mountain. The wines are made by renowned Sonoma County winemaker Erich Bradley. This distinctive site is the southernmost vineyard producing cool-climate wines in California, shaped by elevation, wind exposure, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Ojai Mountain farms 100% of its fruit organically and does not purchase grapes from outside vineyards.

Both wineries use “Ojai” in their names simply because they are located in the Ojai region — that is the extent of the connection. The key difference is that The Ojai Vineyard produces wines from sourced fruit across a broader region, while Ojai Mountain is entirely estate-grown and focused on expressing a single high-elevation mountain site.

No. Ojai Mountain Farm is a completely separate agricultural business — different ownership, different products, different operations. Ojai Mountain Farm produces vegetables and other crops. Ojai Mountain is a high-altitude winery and estate vineyard at 2,800 feet on Sulphur Mountain, producing exclusively estate-grown wines from organically farmed Rhône varieties and Tempranillo. The two businesses share part of a name because they are both located in the Ojai region. That is the only connection.

Ojai Mountain is the only winery in Ojai making wine entirely from grapes grown in Ojai — 100% estate fruit, every bottle. We're also the only winery in the region at 2,800 feet elevation, and the only one farming with a combination of organic, biodynamic, and regenerative practices from day one. Ojai Mountain was also featured in a Vinous Cool-Climate California Masterclass in 2026 alongside Kistler, Hirsch, Rhys, and DuMOL — which gives a sense of the category we're placed in nationally. → About us

Our signature event is the annual Harvest Dinner, held on the mountain each November. It's a sit-down dinner — usually 30 to 40 guests — with a French-inspired menu prepared by a guest chef using locally sourced ingredients, paired course by course with estate wines. Past dinners have featured charcuterie and cheese from Paradise Pantry in Ventura, sourdough from The Dutchess in Ojai, and winemaker Erich Bradley at the table talking through each wine. One of the most memorable moments from our second annual dinner: the Ojai Raptor Center released two rehabilitated owls back into the wild during the evening. One guest described it as "nothing short of magical." Invitations go to club members and the mailing list first.

We also host occasional private events in collaboration with local chefs, photographers, and hospitality partners. If you're a chef, event producer, or creative partner interested in working with us on something at the estate, we'd love to hear from you — reach out at info@ojaimountainestate.com. → Events

Yes. The Ridge is our luxury villa, located on the estate directly adjacent to the vineyard at 2,800 feet. It's one of the most distinctive places to stay in Southern California — not just because of the setting, but because of what it gives you access to: waking up inside a working mountain vineyard, a terrace with views of the Pacific Ocean, Lake Casitas, and the Channel Islands, and private sommelier-led tastings at the vines just steps from the front door.

The villa sleeps up to 10 guests across four bedrooms. Amenities include a hot tub with direct Pacific views, a fully equipped kitchen with Weber gas grill, multiple outdoor patios, a private half-mile hiking loop, media room, washer/dryer, full HVAC, stable Wi-Fi, and helicopter landing pad. Double-gated access means complete privacy — no nearby homes, no through traffic.

Guests consistently describe it as unlike anything they've experienced. One guest wrote: "The views rivaled Hawaii — pictures can't do it justice." Another called it "better than Tuscany." A third: "It feels like another planet." The most common theme across reviews is that the photos undersell it — the setting needs to be experienced.

The Ridge is available through ridge.ojaimountainestate.com as well as Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. The property is 90 minutes from Los Angeles and 45 minutes from Santa Barbara. → The Ridge