2025 Spring
This innovative GSM blend, enhanced with Tempranillo, presents a deep ruby-purple hue and delivers dark fruit, spice, and earthy intrigue within a refined structure, offering exceptional aging potential.
45% Grenache, 44% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah, 6% Tempranillo
Alcohol: 14.1% | pH: 3.48 | TA: 6.0 | Malic Acid: <0.05
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
An innovative take on a GSM blend with the addition of Tempranillo for depth and complexity. Deep ruby-purple in hue, this wine opens with intense aromas of dark fruit, elegantly layered with clove, allspice, and cracked peppercorn. Nuances of leather, graphite, and espresso add depth and intrigue.
The medium to full-bodied structure is both refined and powerful, delivering outstanding length and balance. This vintage offers immediate appeal while also holding exceptional aging potential.
WINE CHARACTERISTICS
Wine Enthusiast
There's a lovely combination of berry sorbet, lilac and peppercorn on the nose of this bottling from a mountaintop vineyard high above Ojai. The palate is zesty with boysenberry candy and strawberry flavors that are cut by a crushed stone earthiness.”
Matt Kettmann
Vinous
Eschewing Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in favor of more Mourvèdre and a dollop of Tempranillo from embryonic vines, the 2022 Red Blend is a much richer, spicier wine off this fledgling site. It's taut and structured, a baby by all measures, but undoubtedly a bellwether of very exciting things to come. Pomegranate, blood orange, lavender, crushed rocks and iodine lead to a ferrous, floral finish. On the lighter side of medium in body, the structure here is certainly not shy. I cannot wait to taste this in future vintages. ”
Billy Norris
Wine Advocate
The 2022 Estate Red combines a woody, herbal bouquet with a core of red and black fruits, introducing a straightforward palate and a luscious finish that gradually gains verve and energy in the glass, lingering with powdery tannins. This is a straightforward showing from a still-nascent project that will be interesting to follow as it matures. It's a blend of 45% Grenache, 44% Mourvèdre, 6% Tempranillo and 5% Syrah that matured in neutral French oak barrels for 18 months.”
Matthew Luczy
Decanter
This predominantly Grenache and Mourvèdre blend, with a touch of Tempranillo and Syrah, is a fresh and approachable daily drinker. The nose offers dark fruits and warm baking spices, while the palate is easy-drinking and balanced with well-integrated tannins—a versatile choice for any occasion. ”
Brianne Cohen
Production
268 cases 100% estate
Vinification
5-day cold soak, open-top fermentation
Aging Process
Aged for 18 months in 100% neutral French oak barriques.
Key Dates
Harvested: August 15 and August 27, 2022 Bottled: April 26, 2024 Released: February 2025
Winemaker
Erich BradleyKey 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.
Our Winemaking 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 Our ApproachPAIRING
Herb-roasted lamb shoulder; grilled duck breast with citrus and spice; mushroom risotto with thyme; aged Manchego with crusty bread.
The 2022's pomegranate-driven fruit and spice character — darker, more structured than the 2021 — suits bold preparations with Mediterranean herbs. Taut tannins and bright acidity keep rich lamb or duck from becoming heavy.
Perfect Pairing
Herb-roasted lamb shoulder. The wine's blood orange and lilac spice run alongside rosemary and garlic char — structured enough to hold the weight, lively enough to stay precise.
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.
2022 was a hot, fast-moving year on the ridge. Early heat pushed the Syrah blocks toward concentration, with small berries and naturally low yields. Steady mountain winds kept the fruit firm and healthy despite higher temperatures. Vines struggled in the arid conditions, especially following two severe drought years. Harvest took place just ahead of late-August heat spikes. The resulting wines are round and vivid, with dense fruit, high energy, and a broad, resonant 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.
A harmonious blend of dark berries, fresh fruit, and gripping tannins, offering a phenomenal experience now or over 8-10 years in the cellar.
Experience a modern blend of Bordeaux and Rhone varietals in perfect harmony, boasting intoxicating fruit and a refreshingly dry finish.
Three of our most distinctive reds: Syrah, Mourvèdre, and our GSM-style blend. A beautiful snapshot of the mountain.
