Citrus-bright and refined — key lime, stone fruit, and grapefruit on a precise, energetic palate with a clean snap on the finish. Lifted aromatics and high natural acidity from a cool ripening window on the mountain. Vinous 93 Points. Drink now–2031.
49% Grenache Blanc, 44% Picpoul, 7% Roussanne
Alcohol: 12.8% | pH: 3.09 | TA: 7.8 | Malic Acid: 2.09
WINE CHARACTERISTICS
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
The 2021 Estate White opens with lime blossom, grapefruit, key lime, and stone fruit on the nose, with exotic spice adding depth beneath. The palate is lifted and energetic — melon, pear, and tangerine rind on a precise frame that finishes with a clean snap. High natural acidity and a cool ripening window give this vintage its defining character: aromatic elevation and a focused, driven finish rather than weight or breadth. Billy Norris at Vinous awarded 93 Points, calling it “a wine of real identity, with a discernible site signature already in place.” Wine Enthusiast awarded 91 Points. Drink now–2031.
Vinous
The 2021 White Blend (49% Grenache Blanc, 44% Picpoul, 7% Roussanne) delivers an explosively aromatic array of pine forest, crushed chalk, star fruit, almond oil and Middle Eastern spices. At once both exotic and very structured, everything about this speaks to balance. This is a wine of real identity, with a discernible site signature already in place. I can't wait to see what this site will do as the vines age.”
Billy Norris
Wine Enthusiast
This exciting new estate is still dialing in the right blend for its white wine, but this is a good start, offering grapefruit, apple flesh and vibrant acidity on the nose. The palate is more broad with melon, apple and pear flavors, as tangerine rind adds a slight bite.”
Matt Kettmann
Production
132 cases 100% estate
Vinification
Whole cluster pressed
Aging Process
Fermented and aged for 8 months in 100% neutral French oak barriques.
Key Dates
Harvested: August 26, 2021 Bottled: April 9, 2022 Released: August 2023
Winemaker
Erich BradleyWinemaking Philosophy
We farm biodynamically at high elevation and intervene minimally in the cellar. The goal isn't to make wine—it's to let the vineyard speak for itself.
Learn About Winemaking ApproachKey Principles
Winemaking Process
Our process emphasizes native yeast fermentation, minimal additives, and selective use of neutral French oak. We monitor closely but intervene sparingly, allowing vintage character and site expression to shine through. The result is transparent, food-friendly wines with natural acidity and layered complexity.
PAIRING
Grilled sea bass with lemon and herbs; scallops with fennel and citrus; fresh goat cheese with honey; spring vegetables with olive oil and salt.
The 2021's moderate acidity and delicate fruitiness make it the most food-flexible of the estate whites — equally at home with fresh cheeses, spring vegetables, and lightly dressed seafood. Key lime and stone fruit notes echo citrus-touched preparations without competing.
Ojai Mountain rises at 3,000 feet, just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The valley's rare east-west orientation opens a direct corridor for marine air, allowing coastal winds to moderate heat and slow ripening. Ancient Monterey shale—fractured rock from a prehistoric seabed—drains quickly and forces shallow rooting, naturally limiting vigor and berry size. Farmed organically, the site produces wines of tension and clarity rather than broad ripeness. Elevation, wind, and ocean influence create a cool-climate profile uncommon this far south in California, yielding concentrated flavors with firm structure and lift.
2021 was a balanced, textbook year on the mountain: no frost, no heat waves, no stress, a vintner's dream. Moderate temperatures and steady winds allowed the red blocks to ripen slowly while retaining acidity. Flowering was smooth, yields were naturally modest, and the fruit arrived with striking clarity. Harvest stretched from late August into early September, with clean clusters, precise flavors, and a cool-toned profile. The wines reflect the season: lifted fruit, bright acidity, and firm, even structure.
Smaller berries with thicker skins produce intense, focused fruit character.
Dramatic day-night temperature swings preserve freshness and balance.
Steep slopes and varied terrain create distinct microclimates in every block.
Poor soils and rocky shale force vines deep, extracting pure terroir expression.
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