Highly recommend stopping in for a tasting if you're in the area. My husband and I are no wine experts... But we enjoy our fair share of wine and really enjoyed the wines here. So much so, that we signed up for a membership! Pricing is more than reasonable, in my opinion. Especially for natural and organic wine... That is so hard to find here in the states! Aaron (who I believe is the manager?) led us thru a great tasting and shared a few nice stories about the wine and the winemaker and the history of The Naturalist. Lastly- you're always going to win my heart over when you invite our dogs in! read more

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The Naturalist is a tasting room in downtown Ojai. They offer a selection of wines produced with organic grapes grown in the Santa Ynez valley. Their wines are produced in their winery located a few miles from Ojai. I had a glass of their red blend, my wife had a glass of their Cabernet Sauvignon; both wines were quite good. I just wish they would sell some snack food items! Bottom line, this is a laid back tasting venue offering wines by the glass or tastings for a very reasonable price. read more

Most importantly, this is a pure winery, which is beyond organic, which is an added plus. It is absolute perfection! Josh was very knowledgeable. He's an Ojai local with a kind calming demeanor. He spun some vinyl, gave us some tips about Ojai, and poured our wine. I loved how he gave us alone time to sit with each other and really taste the wine instead of talking over every sip and trying to sell us what to think. I like white wine, but I cannot drink it because it always makes me slightly nauseous, but Josh assured me that this white wine would not do that. I could tell the minute I smelled it that I was going to be fine. Instead of that stainless steel I smell in white wines, I could smell fruits and florals. I've had organic wines in the past, but this winery goes way beyond that. The Naturalist is a pure winery, and that is quite rare in California. I had a hard time choosing my favorites, so I joined the club and I figured they could pick which four they'd like to send me every season. Josh said It is a very flexible club, so we were quick to join. Joining is free, deferring shipments is an option, and changing the wine choice to also, however you wish. Can't wait for our first shipment! read more

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I would not take my advice on if wine tastes good. I have no idea what I'm tasting or drinking or what to look for in terms of notes. I only did a wine tasting here to burn time but a lot of the wines that were in the tasting were extremely harsh, unripe, sour... a lot of hard to drink wines. Even when we were being served, not too much information was given about the wine other than being served that. The only good thing about low/no sulfite wines is that you don't get a headache after or even while drinking it, you don't have this headache that bothers you. read more

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Cool spot for natural wine. The person working was very knowledgeable and thoughtful. read more

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Aaron is such a great wine host and these wines are so delicious! Awesome way to spend a Sunday :-) read more

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A very delicious red ! I would def be bag . Reasonably priced ! Friendly staff . Pet friendly . read more

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I forgot to take photos in here but the vibe is so cute and the art on the walls is absolutely incredible. The pricing is very fair, especially for some very good wine! Our server was excellent and extremely accommodating. read more

Excellent wine collection! The staff is super friendly and the service is great! Ambiance is super chill, and they give you free flights if you order 2 bottles. Highly recommend! read more

I haven't been many wine tastings. And I'm sorry for this review. The place and server were nice. But I hated all the wines. I know I'm in the minority. But for me dry equals bitter. And all 5 wines were dry. read more

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I wanna a bit headstand to try this place because I hadn't tried an organic wine that I loved. This tasting room Changed my mind. I loved every wine on their flight that they offered and even became a member, taking home 4 bottles. There Pinot Noir was so soft and subtle, their rosé was crisp and fresh without being too sweet or fruity. They had the back patio/alleyway open to the public and it was such a cool vibe back there. They even had a musical artist playing acoustic guitar and harmonica. Really jumped up the vibe. Highly recommend coming here. read more

Aaron was really great! This is a great spot to have wine. It doesn't look super inviting from the outside but I'd urge visitors to stop inside and have a glass. read more

Wine Tasting! This small place has a long bar and several tables. It has an inviting, comfortable feel to it. They had five wines to sample for $15. Compared to other wine tasting experiences I'd honestly have to say the pours here are on the small side. One person was working and serving about 10 people when we arrived. Before our first pour we requested some of the complimentary crackers as palate cleansers. They never came. So we ended up grabbing some "gourmet" crackers from the display shelf which were added to our bill. The server was pleasant and had the informational patter down as she poured each wine. I liked 4 of the 5 wines we tasted but not enough to purchase a bottle. Everything we tried was bottled 1-2 years ago and will most likely be better with a little more aging. One interesting thing about their wines - no sulfites are used. This is a relaxing place to come and enjoy some wine and conversation. 3.5 stars. read more

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This is a cute tasting room in the middle of town, right next door to a popular ice cream place. We had planned on visiting since the other couple we were with bought a Groupon and hubby and I were going to take advantage of their 2 for 1 tasting. It wasn't as busy as we expected it to be but some of the ladies were preoccupied with the customers they already had so it took a few extra minutes for them to come help us out at the high top we snagged towards the rear of the room. Everyone was friendly, though one lady seemed sort of skeptical/suspicious of us and was quick to come and take away a bottle that she brought to show us. It had "NOT FOR SALE" all over it in silver marker but I guess she thought it still wasn't safe with us. Their wines weren't mind blowing in taste but I REALLY did appreciate the sulfite-free or no sulfite added aspect of them. A couple of us agreed we didn't get the usual fogginess in my heads after the tasting. If I drank more red wine, I would have loaded this stuff up by the case. We didn't end up buying anything but really did enjoy the hour we spent here. It didn't cost much and the wines didn't make us fuzzy! read more

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Aaron served us and was amazing He shared different tastings until we settled on the Pettite Sarah, which was delicious. Super knowledgeable and very fun to talk to him. We will definitely be back read more

A wonderful little spot to try out some awesome organic wines. We had a great time trying their flights and the service was good. Our server had creative and tasty suggestions for the wines we were looking for. Would definitely go back again!!! read more

What a great experience! The host behind the counter, really great guy, helped us with a custom tasting and we ended up buying a bunch of bottles as their Organic wines are really good!!!! As a plus they play awesome music the old school way, they have lots of cool LPs. read more

Josh was so accommodating. We were a large party with 4 kids. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We enjoyed all the wines. I wish we lived closer (we are in Virginia) so we could frequent this tasting room on a regular basis. Thanks Josh! read more

If your visiting Ojai visiting come stop here for all your wine needs. The Tasting Room is currently closed, but you can still come in to buy wine and get all your wine needs. Casa Barranca has beautiful indoor seating with high tops and a long bar. The selection of wine paired with good company and a relaxing atmosphere is all you could ask for. With a caring owner who obviously loves what he does, to me, Casa Barranca youre breath taking. read more

My partner and i came here at the end of a lovely day bike riding, wine tasting, and walking around cute and quaint Ojai. The atmosphere was warm and cozy and seemed to take large steps to separate themselves from feeling too large or "corporate." The downside was the staff member seemed very uninterested in assisting us. I'm not sure if she assumed that people in their 20s were there to mess around or not buy, but she did the bare minimum in serving us, despite a nearly empty bar. There was a nice selection of wines and we did end up buying a bottle. read more

Great organic wine ! And service was awesome! Would definitely pass by again if I'm in the area and get a bottle to go

The tasting was expensive ($15), unless you buy 2 bottles and the tasting will be free. There are also coupons from hotels for 2 for 1 tastings. The wine was not good. We have had organic wine before but this did not impress. read more

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This is the best wine I have ever had and it's organic. I love that you can play records there too. The customers are so nice and the staff is even more friendly. It makes me feel at home. read more

The wine is amazing!! Such a good environment Definitely recommend the Rosé!! Dog friendly and beautiful dim lighting. read more

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Very convenient in mainstreet Ojai. Luckily, we parked in front! it is a great little space. Aaron took care of the wine presentation and my choice was a glass of Cab Franc. It was a wonderful red with that peppery finish. My guess is that the tasting room will grow in selections in the future. Options were limited to wine. A light board or an alternative to alcohol is needed. I loved the vibe and the wine was so great! read more

GROUPON EXPERIENCE! My husband and I decided to visit this place during our last day in Ojai. It is a quiet tasting room located right downtown. We love wine and were so excited for out first wine tasting. The groupon included tasting of about 4 different wines, and wine to go home with and a silver cork. The wine tender was extremely knowledgeable of the wine and didnt skimp with the servings. We also met some local people during our visit who gave us great recommendations for dinner that night. Overall, we were pleased with our tasting experience and would recommend buying to groupon for your trip to Ojai. Have fun! read more

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Great Atmosphere, one of the purest, cleanest, best tasting wines you'll find. Well worth the trip from anywhere you may come!

Definitely a great stop to make if you are wine tasting in Ojai. Loved the service, had a great conversation with the person working there. He was very passionate about the winery and the wines, also very knowledgeable. Love that they are organic and sustainable. Love that their wines are affordable. read more

Great selection of Organic wines at reasonable prices. The staff was fun and knowledgeable. Great atmosphere and you can bring your own food to enjoy with the wine. read more

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I'm occasionally open to learning. During one of our brief getaways to Ojai, the inn we stayed at gave us a couple of coupons to try free wine flights at the local tasting room. We read on Yelp that Casa Barranca is a cheap way to get drunk fast and learn about wine while we were at it. That's all we needed to know. Located in downtown Ojai's arcade, the stylish tasting room is an off-site extension of a private estate and winery by the same name. We wanted to start our day off with a smile, so after sleeping in past noon, we strolled down the street for ice cream before changing our minds to check out the open tasting room instead. For most of our visit, we were the only patrons. Our coupons were for a Chef's Tasting, so we hopped up onto a couple of stools at the bar and allowed our hostess, Alysia, to do her thing and guide us through the process. She generously poured five different colors of organic wines, one at a time, briefly introducing and talking about each wine with enthusiasm and obvious pride. At the end of our pleasant flight, we were in just the right mood to purchase our favorite taste, a popular bottle from Alysia's last case of light and bright 2011 Pink Moment Roses, in a souvenir bag to go. We ended up enjoying the whole thing back in our room. Only the sticker, painstakingly peeled off the bottle, made it out of Ojai with us. I trust the judgment of experts on subjects in which I have little knowledge. If you want to learn more about tea, consult Yelp's Liz O. (http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=_0IGjCcnellSXkumruqMxQ). If you want to learn more about coffee, talk to Yelp's Gregory L. (http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=g1IANnMD-zaNnzYFGZRniw). If you want to learn more about wine, Casa Barranca is a tasty place for you to get started. read more

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Casa Baranca was the first official organic winery in the Santa Barbara area , in lay mans terms they do not use solvents, cleaners, pesticides, or herbicides. And the winery is solar powered. On my recent trip to Ojai I really wanted to check it out. Sadly, I didn't end up tasting any of their wines. They don't have a tasting room. Their wine is available in town, not on site. Not to mention, it was 11 am and I didn't have it in me to drink anyway, but I was hoping to bring a bottle back. The website made the winery look small, yet rustic, lush and beautiful, which was exactly what it was. My friends and I exited Foothill Ave to find ourselves on a gravel road lined with trees. The winery was quiet and empty. (The season hasn't started.) I had my friends snap a few photos of me holding grapes and then we took off. I thought the winery was gorgeous albeit bite sized. The main house which is a tasteful old craftsman surrounded by gardens, would be an ideal location for a small event like an anniversary party or wedding. read more

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Our second stop for the day. So glad we ended our day here. We ended up staying way after closing time. The vibe here is definitely way more chill. The whole place was crowded when we got there. I loved every single wine I was served. My friend and I started off at the bar then moved to the couch by the entrance towards the end. I loved the couch area because when people came in or left, I got a whiff of the whatever was happening at the ice cream shop right next door. It was actually a little bit of a bummer that the door had to be kept closed the whole time. Sam was awesome. He was very friendly and personable. The best part was he was so easy to talk to. We didn't get to interact with Andy as much, but he was also super nice. The people while we were there were a fun bunch. I ended up making friends with an Indian mother/daughter visiting from Mumbai. I ended up giving them a bunch of food recommendations. My friend ended up at the bar making friends with the other folks. Best of all, I didn't have to pay because my friend bought 2 bottles. I highly recommend this place. Everything about this place is great. I have zero complaints. read more

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This is a nice place to stop in for a wine tasting. The vibe is mellow, and our server was friendly. They also have some cute trinkets for sale. I liked the wines at Ojai Tasting Room a little more, though. FYI, pick up a coupon book outside (just down the strip), and you can get a 2 for 1 tasting. read more

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We came here on Saturday February 13th mostly because we were Interested in the Casa Barranca Estate and thought it would be cool to try the wine. There was not any open tables so Sam asked us to come back in 20 minutes, Or he would call if something opened. No problem! We went looking through some shops and came back after 20. The other guy seated us and said he would bring us a menu. Sam stopped by after quite awhile and we said "the other guy" is bringing us a menu and he asked if we just wanted a tasting. We said sure! The tastings were brought out with menu . They had a duo musical group that was lovely and fun to listen to. When we finished the tasting the other guy came by and asked if we needed anything I said a water would be great. He brought back our water and said" there is another couple waiting for your table and we would appreciate it if you would leave! With a hand sweeping motion like get out!! I said are you serious and he said yes. We spent 30.00 !! We will never go back to the tasting room. We are considering renting the Estate for our vow renewal but did not like the tasting room. It's called customer service 101 and "the other guy " needs to learn how to treat guests or go away! read more

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Loved the wines and Andrea was great! We we t on Friday and it was not too busy. We will be back! read more

Just went to the coolest winery in downtown Ojai, Casa Barranca. With it's mellow live Spanish guitar music and a great selection of organic wines, but the best part was Sam who poured our selection with the expert knowledge of his craft. read more

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Had a great time at Casa Barranca Organic Winery. This was my first wine tasting and the young woman who helped us was incredibly informative and made my experience so fun. Their wines are a bit on the dry side but it's a great way to expand your wine knowledge and try something new :) read more

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We did a tasting here today and I had a great time. I'm not sure the name of the gentleman who helped us but he overheard us discussing a general question we had about the differences between two varieties of wine and he walked over to explain to us, which I thought was nice. There was a sweet friendly dog there with him. I liked all the wines and it was a warm, friendly atmosphere. read more

Sat inside at bar both servers were nice, but too busy to really engage. They found time when asked questions and were informed and engaging. Wine is sulfite free so different, but really good and well priced. Lost a star because outside setting is spartan. Needs some TLC. read more

Went to this wine room while I was in town. I arrived about an hour before closing and there were only 2 other customers inside. I was greeted by a friendly dog named Bud and was helped by Aaron. He was very knowledgeable when explaining all the wines I tried for the flight. The atmosphere is very laid back and welcoming. I would come back. read more