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Harvest Dinner at Ojai Mountain
Spend an afternoon at 2,800 feet, where every wine in your glass was grown just steps from the table. Guided by Winemaker Erich Bradley, enjoy six estate wines, artisan cheese and charcuterie, a French-inspired buffet, and desserts from LA pastry makers. For one afternoon each year, the vineyard becomes the dining room.
| Date | November 14, 2026 |
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| Time | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST |
| Location | Ojai Mountain Vineyard |
Quick Facts
| Price | $275 per person |
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| Format | Welcome pour, seated guided tasting of 6 estate wines, French-inspired buffet dinner, dessert table |
| Wines | Six estate wines presented by winemaker Erich Bradley |
| Cheese & Charcuterie | By Andrew's Cheese Shop, Santa Monica |
| Dinner | French-inspired buffet (all items gluten free) |
| Dessert | Pastry table by two LA pastry makers whose creations have become Instagram favorites |
| Seats | Limited number of tickets available |
| Useful Items | Sunscreen, hat, layered clothing |
| Parking | Valet service on-site |
“The dinner itself, with wine tasting led by the winemaker, felt nothing short of magical.”
The Wines
Guided by Winemaker Erich Bradley, guests will taste six estate wines that capture the character of Ojai Mountain, including the debut of the 2024 Estate Tempranillo and the acclaimed 2023 Estate Mourvèdre, selected for the Vinous Icons NYC Cool Climate Seminar. Organically farmed and made with native yeast, neutral French oak, and minimal intervention, the wines are precise, mineral-driven, and food-friendly, expressing the mountain through freshness, balance, and restraint rather than power.
| Wine | Notes |
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2025 Estate White | The newest vintage, with texture and depth. If you enjoyed our 2022 Estate White, you will love this one. |
Taken off right before the heatwave in 2024, with the large Picpoul component this wine is crystalline and mineral with razor-edged acidity. | |
Earthy, precise, lifted aromatics and fine-grained tannins from a focused mountain vintage. | |
Iron-edged minerality, blueberry precision, and architectural structure — built for long aging, showing beautifully now. | |
The most recent Mourvèdre release — complex, late-ripening, and earthy with dark fruit character and exceptional depth and fragrance. | |
2024 Estate Tempranillo | The inaugural bottling of this Spanish varietal from the Ojai Mountain — a first pour for almost everyone in the room. |
An Afternoon with Erich Bradley
When Erich Bradley first stepped onto Ojai Mountain, he describes having “a visceral reaction.” More than 25 vintages later, that respect for the site still shapes every decision he makes. His winemaking philosophy is rooted in restraint, allowing the vineyard rather than the cellar to define each wine. Throughout the Harvest Dinner, Erich will guide the tasting, share the story behind the vintage, and answer questions in an intimate conversation around the table.
“We attended the Harvest Dinner last weekend and had the most incredible time. The wine was exceptional, and the panoramic views were unbelievable. This was one of those rare experiences that feel both luxurious and down-to-earth.”
The Dinner
The meal is every bit as considered as the wines. Chef Bryan returns from San Francisco to cook for this year’s Harvest Dinner, creating a seasonal menu that follows the tasting from first pour to final dessert.
The afternoon begins with a guided tasting of six estate wines alongside a curated cheese and charcuterie board from Andrew’s Cheese Shop in Santa Monica. Dinner follows with a French-inspired buffet built around the flavors of the harvest and designed to complement Ojai Mountain’s Rhône-style wines. The afternoon concludes with a beautiful selection of seasonal desserts from two Los Angeles pastry studios.
The buffet is entirely gluten free, with both gluten-free and traditional dessert options clearly labeled. Vegetarian and pescatarian guests will also find a complete dinner thoughtfully prepared.
Make it a Weekend
Stay at The Ridge, our private villa directly above the vineyard. Wake up to the vines, watch the sun rise over the mountain, and skip the drive home entirely.
November 14-16 is open. Guests at The Ridge can walk across to the estate for private sommelier-led tastings, enjoy panoramic Pacific views from the terrace, and experience the mountain at a pace the evening alone doesn't allow.
The Mountain Behind the Wine
Most winery dinners happen in a tasting room. This one takes place on a rugged mountaintop — a version of Ojai most people never find.
100% Estate Grown Grapes
Ojai Mountain is the only winery in the valley crafting wines exclusively from Ojai-grown grapes. Every bottle poured at this dinner was grown on the estate, at 2,800 feet above sea level, on ancient Monterey shale soils just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Unique Terroir
The elevation here does something measurable to the wine. Cool nights preserve acidity. Strong ocean winds create thicker skins and more concentrated fruit. The poor, fractured shale forces vines to work for every nutrient. The result — wines described by Vinous critic Billy Norris as
First Regenerative Winery in Ojai
Ojai Mountain was the first winery in Ojai to implement regenerative farming practices. That means no synthetic chemicals, living soil built with cover crops, natural pest control through birds of prey in partnership with the Ojai Raptor Center, and fire prevention grazing with sheep and goats. The land you are dining on is being actively protected, not just farmed.
Questions?
Text us at: +1 (805) 214-4339 or drop us a line at: info@ojaimountainestate.com
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The dinner is designed for anyone who appreciates good wine and a memorable meal. Erich explains each wine in plain terms. You do not need tasting notes vocabulary to enjoy the afternoon — curiosity is the only prerequisite.
Both, in balance. Erich guides each pour with context about the vintage and the vineyard, but the format is conversational, not classroom. Guests tend to leave having learned something and having had a genuinely enjoyable afternoon.
Event Details & Inclusions
Everything. Your $275 ticket covers the welcome pour, a seated guided tasting of six estate wines with Erich Bradley, a curated cheese and charcuterie board from Andrew's Cheese Shop, a French-inspired gluten-free buffet dinner, and the dessert table.
Yes. A selection of estate wines will be available for purchase at the event. This is one of the few opportunities to acquire bottles directly from the estate.
Bring layers. The estate sits at 2,800 feet and November afternoons can be hot during the day, and significantly cooler close to the sunset. Bring layered clothing, a hat and sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
Booking & Logistics
Detailed arrival directions are sent to all guests upon booking. GPS can misroute to the property, so please use our written directions. Budget 30 to 40 minutes from downtown Ojai. Valet service is available on-site — simply drive up to the estate and a team member will take care of your vehicle.
Full refunds are available for cancellations made 30 days prior to the event. Subsequent cancelations are non-refundable due to the planning and remote nature of the estate.
Special Considerations
The entire buffet is gluten free — no special requests needed. The menu is built to give options to pescatarians and vegetarians.
While we welcome kids and pets during our private wine tastings, children and pets are not part of this particular event format.
The dinner has a covered contingency plan. Guests will be notified of any format adjustments in advance. The event proceeds rain or shine.
