The Naturalist Organic Winery & Tasting Room

Such a cute and welcoming little wine bar. The wines are delicious and Aaron is super friendly and helpful. We walked in for a tasting and walked out with 6bottles and new friendships. Can't wait to go back!

We love Barranca now The Naturalist. Great wine and amazing staff. They throw great events for their members. Highly recommend stoping in here and joining their wine club.

Casa Barranca and Ojai Pizza. Great combo. Alysa is the best.

We went there with friends and tasted delicious wines and cheese plate. They even added extra 2-3 wines that weren’t on the list. All wines are organic, delicious and refreshing! The owners are also super friendly!

Loved the vibe of this place. We walked in right when they opened and was greeted by a gentleman who was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wine. We each had a flight and they were all delicious. Thank you for the great experience!

Had a great experience wine tasting here! Jeff was super knowledgeable and helpful. The wines were very good! Would recommend. Also, the cheese plate from the Vine was delish and affordable.

We just stopped to pick up our quarterly wine. We loved their wines, and the people were friendly. We did a tasting of the new Rose,` and came home with two bottles.

We are members for more than 3 years. The organic wines are easy to drink and we enjoyed them ever since. The service at the tastic room is excellent.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!!!

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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 :)

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.

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.

GET THE GROUPON!! My girlfriend and I are not wine people, and apparently the Casa Barranca crowd can pick up on that because when we walked in, they looked at us like we were holding giant Bud Lights or something. But we wanted to give the illusion of class, so we bought a Groupon and went for it. At Casa, the tastings are $15 per person and you get 5 or 6 different wine samples. All of them were delicious. Keep in mind I also think Panda Express is delicious. Now this is where you need to use your Groupon: it's $36 for a wine tasting for two, A BOTTLE OF WINE, and a WINE OPENER! That's just simple economics. Now maybe I'm being suckered into getting this really crappy bottle of wine (I wouldn't know either way), but I'd say that for an extra $6, getting a bottle and a wine opener is totally worth it. The lady who served us our samples was running around trying to help everybody, so I don't knock her for not being able to hold our hands through every wine, but she was helpful enough and told us those classic "subtle tones of cherry oak with a smidgeon of romance and a dash of earthy promise" type comments that make no sense but you just nod like "oh wow I know exactly what you mean!" It makes total sense for this place to be in Ojai. Check it out.

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.

Great tasting room and very fun wines! All the wines have something to say and you can tell the winemaker likes to try new things. Aaron is great. Highly recommend!

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.

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.

Amazing wine tasting. Enjoying a nice glass of wine with great company. The 2016 Cabernet is so smooth and very worthy of all the awards.

This place was not as busy as it should have been!! It was amazing. The sommelier was very knowledgeable and super friendly. The wine was some of the best organic and natural wine I've ever had. 10/10 would come again!

Great lady helped us, I can't say enough good things about her. Friendly Helpful Not pushy Gave us our space All around great experience!!! Used our axxess Card for a BOGO flight Clean & fresh bathroom Cute decor

Came here for a random wine tasting on a weekend. $15 for a tasting which isn't a bad deal. Very nice host/waitress/server. The 5-6 wines we tried were all....... bland. My friends and I weren't super impressed but the place has a great ambience and friendly staff. Wish I had known about the groupon deal everyone here has mentioned in their reviews.

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.

Organic winery I really liked here. She's really polite and nice. I had Groupon coupon we had tasting and one bottle good wine for good deal. Will come back

An Organic Wine, who knew everything comes in organic nowadays! We just wanted to taste organic wines and stopped by for a wine tasting. Remember to get one of the coupon booklets outside the shops for a BOGO wine tasting. All wines were great, no added sulfites. They also have a Port wine. Service was good and the room was neat. This was a good wine tasting experience

This place is VEGAN! Who would have thought that wine is not always PURE... I was actually looking for a vineyard. This didn't turn out to be so bad for a wine tasting experience. I am glad that I utilized Yelp beforehand though. One lady had written how she was ignored/never greeted after standing with her mate for a while. She left before trying it out. Because I had read that, I was prepared (which is a good thing because I have no tolerance for poor customer service). My honey and I received the same "ignored for a few moments" treatment. Of course I wasn't happy, but again... I was prepared so my panties weren't in a bunch. We were eventually helped after we sat ourselves and the bartender was actually really nice, helpful, honest & cheerful. The flights of wine were good. Me and my partner ordered 1 $12 flight which comes with 5.. and 1 $15 flight which also comes with 5. We split the tastings so we could sample them all. We bought the one bottle that me and the honey agreed on. (He prefers IPA/the strong stuff, I prefer sweet but not too sweet). I am 50/50 on customer service. Took us a long time to get acknowledged, but once we did it was fine and dandy.

This is a nice little wine tasting room, within walking distance to a few others. They are organic and have little to no sulfites, which might be great for those sensitive to sulfites. I found the staff to be friendly, but a small staff on a busy day could result in delays. The wine is enjoyable, but nothing spectacular. Most of the reds are light. The highlight is the Ojai grown Barbara; though I enjoyed the Riesling. It is a bit different than your traditional. I visit wineries to taste wines, and then buy the ones I like. I believe that most tasting rooms cater to visitors with a clear shopping agenda; that is business. Also, members of the winery's "club" always get special treatment. I think some of the negative reviews are from visitors that don't get this, or didn't have someone explain it. (I am a member of another winery and have been poured a tasting of a $100 bottle not on the tasting menu ... the average walk in isn't getting that).

On a recent trip to Ojai, we stopped in for some wine & the young bartender convinced me to join their wine club. I'm not a huge wine drinker & to be honest, after one shipment, I'm pretty much over it. Here's why: 1. When I mentioned I'm not a huge fan of wine because it gives me headaches, the bartender said multiple times that their wine is "sulfate free". Apparently sulfates causes headaches. However, EVERY BOTTLE SAYS: CONTAINS SULFATES. Perhaps not all their wine is sulfate free, but I've gotten 8 bottles & they have all had sulfates. 2. Then he mentioned they have a big annual party for members (+ 1 guest). This year it was May 21, I think, but by the time I got the email (only a few days before), it was too late to plan a trip to Ojai. PLUS, I figured the party would be free for members, but it is $30/person. 3. Lastly, he quoted the monthly price at "around $100". Maybe he forgot to mention the shipping cost, but I definitely wouldn't have joined if I had known my first shipment would cost $140. As I mentioned, I'm not a huge wine drinker, so the fact that I don't really even like the taste of their wine may be that I don't like any wine. However, I wouldn't recommend the wine club to anyone, even those who love their wine, because of the shady tactics they used to get me to join. I'll be canceling soon & begrudgingly paying the $50 early cancelation fee.

We can't say enough about how consistently high quality the wine is at Casa Baranca! Alicia, Andy, Marie and Sam are all so personable and knowledgeable! This is a must if you're in Ojai! We belong to wineries up the coast and still find this our favorite spot. Cheers!