Lesia Artymovych • 10 Apr 2026
How to Taste Wine at Home: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
We designed this guide to go with the Mountain Trilogy — three Ojai Mountain wines we put together specifically for an evening like this. White, Syrah...
Lesia Artymovych • 6 Apr 2026
California High-Elevation Wine Regions: A Complete Guide
This guide maps eight regions where elevation is not incidental to the wine but central to it. The infographic from Ojai Mountain — itself one of the ...
Lesia Artymovych • 11 Feb 2026
Seared Duck Breast with Apples & Wine Pairing | Ojai Mountain Recipe
The natural sweetness of caramelized apples balances the savory depth of properly rendered duck, while fresh herbs add brightness. This is duck done r...
Lesia Artymovych • 24 Aug 2025
Oysters on the Half Shell with Yuzu Shallot Mignonette
A clean, citrus-forward mignonette tailored to our 2024 Ojai Mountain White Blend—where mountain minerality meets ocean brine in perfect harmony.
Lesia Artymovych • 24 Aug 2025
Saffron Bouillabaisse with Mourvèdre
A high-altitude interpretation of the Provençal classic, crafted to showcase the bright, floral character of our mountain-grown Mourvèdre.
Lesia Artymovych • 10 Dec 2024
A Prime Rib Worthy of Our Mountain Syrah
When prime rib meets high-altitude Syrah, something extraordinary happens. We've perfected the pairing in our kitchen. Simple enough for home cooks, s...
Lesia Artymovych • 20 Oct 2024
Tonight's Dinner: Portobello Pasta & Ojai Mountain Wine
Savor a delightful combination of meaty portobello mushroom sauce and al dente pasta noodles that pairs perfectly with our Rhone-style 2020 Ojai Mount...
Lesia Artymovych • 21 Sept 2024
Inside the Harvest: A Look at 2024 Vintage
The 2024 harvest at Ojai Mountain Vineyard was one for the books. An early heatwave forced us to make critical picking decisions. Despite the challeng...
David Brodowsky • 15 Feb 2024
Syrah Unveiled: Ojai Mountain's Star Grape
At Ojai Mountain, Syrah is not just a grape variety; it's the heart of our vineyard, producing exceptional cool climate wines that are true showstoppe...
Erik Segelbaum • 5 Feb 2024
The Cabernet Conundrum: Is It Love or Force of Habit?
Most living wine drinkers have been told by their parents that Cabernet Sauvignon is the “it” grape. But there is a slight problem with their collecti...
David Brodowsky • 31 Jan 2024
The Circle of Life in a Vineyard
Viticulture, the age-old art of grape growing, is governed by a meticulously timed calendar, where each season ushers in specific tasks crucial for a ...
David Brodowsky • 19 Jan 2024
Revitalizing Vine Health
At Ojai Mountain, our dedication to producing exceptional wines is deeply rooted in our commitment to sustainable and innovative vineyard practices. A...
David Brodowsky • 10 Jan 2024
Blending the Symphony
In the world of wine, the debate between blends and single varietals is a topic of endless fascination. While personal preference plays a significant ...
David Brodowsky • 11 Dec 2023
The Four Pillars of Ojai Mountain Wines
At Ojai Mountain, our winemaking philosophy revolves around four key characteristics that define the essence of our wines: acidity, minerality, bold t...
David Brodowsky • 11 Nov 2023
Harvest 2023: A Vintage Like No Other
As we approach the harvest season of 2023 at Ojai Mountain, the vineyard is buzzing with an air of anticipation and excitement. This year’s harvest is...
David Brodowsky • 27 Oct 2023
The Diurnal Shift: Unveiling the Secret Behind Our Wine
In the world of winemaking, one of the key factors that contribute to the creation of exceptional wines is the diurnal shift, also known as diurnal ai...
Lesia Artymovych • 15 Oct 2023
A New Cool-Climate Rhône Vineyard in California
Some wineries make wine. Ojai Mountain lets the mountain make it. At extreme elevation, with regenerative farming and a hands-off approach in the cell...
David Brodowsky • 21 Aug 2023
Veraison: A Turning Point in a Vineyard
Wine enthusiasts, let's talk about veraison – a pivotal moment in the life cycle of a wine grape, currently underway at our Ojai Mountain vineyard. Th...
David Brodowsky • 17 Jul 2023
How Unique Terrain Shapes Our Wines
Perched atop Sulphur Mountain, the Ojai Mountain Vineyards stand over 2800 feet above sea level, a testament to the ancient tectonic forces that sculp...
David Brodowsky • 2 Jun 2023
The Science Behind Nurturing Our Grapevines
At the heart of any successful vineyard lies a deep understanding of the vines' needs, particularly their nutritional requirements. That's where petio...
David Brodowsky • 24 May 2023
Celebrating Grapevine Flowering
As the seasons transition, an extraordinary event is about to unfold in the vineyard. The grapevines are preparing for their much-anticipated flowerin...
Lesia Artymovych • 11 Oct 2022
2022 Harvest Recap: Challenges & Triumphs
The 2022 harvest season at Ojai Mountain was one of remarkable fruit quality, and continued progress in sustainability. Despite ongoing drought condit...
Lesia Artymovych • 21 Oct 2020
2020 Harvest at Ojai Mountain | Inaugural Vintage Notes & Winemaking
The 2020 harvest marked the inaugural vintage at Ojai Mountain. With vines planted just two years prior in 2018, we approached this season not as a co...
Lesia Artymovych • 24 Feb 2020
2021 Harvest at Ojai Mountain | Vintage Notes & Winemaking
The 2021 season at Ojai Mountain unfolded with unusual restraint — and produced some of the most precise wines we've made.
