Ojai wine and travel guide: The perfect three-day itinerary

The quiet town of Ojai, on the Central Coast of California, is known for its spiritual and wellness focus. The thriving local culinary and wine scene is ideal for a long weekend visit.

Ojai Mountain's private tasting is a must-stop on any Ojai itinerary.

Friday Morning

With a full belly, head up the windy, narrow roads of Sulphur Mountain for a private wine tasting at Ojai Mountain Estate, close to 3,000 feet (915 metres) above sea level and above the fog line, where on a clear day, you can see the Pacific and Catalina Island. With a focus on Syrah and other Rhône varieties, this high-elevation vineyard is biodynamically farmed. The tight selection of wines is intense in colour with immense fruit concentration.