The Ojai Wine Festival

10/02/2026

High praise, high scores, fabulous Stiekema W**es! W**e Enthusiast's October 2026 issue scored three of our 2024 reds 94 points each.

When you make about 350 cases a year mostly by yourself, news like this hits hard. Thank you for being part of the story.



2025 Rose of Pinot Noir, 93 points.

SOLD OUT - Thank you to everyone who grabbed a bottle!

This bottling of rosé from a famous but unnamed vineyard is quite a testament to its secret pedigree. Aromas of melon, cherimoya and grapefruit lead from the nose into a palate that's grippy in texture and awash in stone-laced flavor of apple and nectarine. — Matt Kettmann



2024 GSM, 94 points.

My flagship and my muse!

This blend of 45% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre and 25% Grenache is the flagship w**e for this brand, not a mix of what's left, and it shows. The nose is cohesive with aromas of boysenberry, cocoa dust and fennel pollen, while the palate is complex and rich, offering black fruit and baking spice flavors atop softly polished tannins. — Matt Kettmann



2024 Grenache, 94 points.

SOLD OUT - Completely allocated to Club!

Dark cherry, cola and fennel pollen make for a heady nose on this young, impressive Grenache, which includes 5% Syrah. There's a ton of tension to the sip, where leathery tannins frame fresh cherry and lightly gamy meat flavors. Wait a bit on this one. Drink 2027-2037. — Matt Kettmann



2024 Syrah, 93 points.

Hearty and bold aromas of charred blackberry, dense fudge and spicy gingerbread are potent on the complex nose of this bottling. The palate is toasty and caramelized, offering jammy berry flavors that are warmed up by butterscotch and maple touches. — Matt Kettmann



2024 Mourvèdre, 94 points.

Half from Caelesta Vineyard and half from ONX Vineyards' Killer Canyon is a lavish and detailed style of Mourvèdre, starting with dark cherry and woodspice aromas on the nose. The palate is bold and expressive, offering blackberry, dark cherry, nutmeg and woodspice flavors. — Matt Kettmann



I've lifted the members-only hold, so every w**e in stock is now available to the public.



These are small lots, and once they're gone they're gone.

09/04/2026

Great w**es! Great fun!

Get off the couch and come laugh with us. Comedy night is back next Saturday! This month features a stellar lineup with two comedy duos and three individual comedians. Get tickets on Eventbrite. Link in bio.

08/14/2026

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ojai West, Rotary Club of Ojai West with funds raised at the Ojai W**e Festival.

07/04/2026

The Ojai W**e Festival wishes you all a happy holiday! Cheers!

07/03/2026

We are thrilled to announce the results of the 2026 Ojai W**e Festival Awards. Congratulations to tercero w**es, which earned an impressive 95-point score and a Gold-level award for their 2024 Picpoul Blanc, S.B.C.! https://www.tercerow**es.com/product/2024-picpoul-blanc
This year’s judging featured an outstanding group of w**eries, and we are proud to recognize the exceptional quality and craftsmanship represented among the entries.
We extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors, the Sommeliers of the American Riviera, also known as StAR, for helping us secure qualified sommeliers to judge at The Ojai W**e Festival. Their support makes it possible for us to provide this valuable recognition to our participating w**eries.
Congratulations to all of this year’s Gold and Silver award winners! https://ojaiw**efestival.com/w**e-awards/

06/26/2026

It was another successful year at the Ojai W**e Festival! The selection of w**es was spectacular. Craft brews and spirits rounded out superb tasting options. The weather was perfect and the day was full of happy w**e lovers! Thank you to our sponsors, w**eries, breweries, spirits companies, craft and food vendors, Area 51 for the great entertainment, volunteers for their time and care and all our patrons for their support of our annual Rotary fundraiser. See you next year on June 19, 2027! Cheers! **efestival, ,

06/22/2026

🥂 Thank you for another incredible Ojai W**e Festival!

From all of us at the Rotary Club of Ojai West Foundation, thank you for your support. Because of you, we are able to give back to so many local charities and organizations in our community.

Cheers to making a difference together 🍷

See you next year!

06/20/2026

🍷 Today’s the day! Welcome to the Ojai W**e Festival.

Tag us in your photos, raise a glass, and enjoy the pours.

06/19/2026

⏰ Tomorrow’s the big day!

Don’t be left with FOMO, grab your tickets before it’s too late.
https://ojaiw**efestival.com/tickets/

06/18/2026

Stay hydrated while you sip and savor! 💧🍷

Thanks to Vons, complimentary water will be available throughout the Ojai W**e Festival to help keep you refreshed all day long.

Cheers to great w**e, great company, and staying hydrated! See you at Lake Casitas on June 20.