Click here to see our 2016 Ojai Wine Festival VIP Lounge Sponsors.

Situated on the stunning Casitas lakefront, the VIP Lounge canopy tent caters to wine and beer connoisseurs featuring an exclusive selection of fine wines, spirits and craft beer accompanied by a delectable selection of hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are limited in this select area of the festival. VIP Admission includes special entry into the VIP Lounge, a fine crystal souvenir wine glass, unlimited tastes of wine and beer in the Main Tasting Area plus early entry beginning at 11:30 am. For designated drivers, VIP Non-Drinking tickets, which include all the benefits of VIP drinking admission except alcohol consumption, are available. You must be 21 years old to enter the VIP Lounge. Seating is limited and shared by all VIP guests.

Barefoot Wine & Bubbly has been a huge supporter of the Ojai Wine Festival for twenty five years.  We are proud to be greeting all our VIP Lounge patrons with a glass of Barefoot Bubbly as they cross our grand entrance into the event. Traditional Bubbly for non-traditional occasions bubbling with fun, with the classic taste of Brut and lovely sweetness of Pink Moscato.

Barefoot Fusion is our award-winning Charmat method California sparkling wine infused with natural fruit flavors to create a new premium Bubbly Fusion.

Ojai’s award winning End of the Road Winery grows all of its own grapes and bottles its wine on the premises by hand. The grapes are crushed and stemmed within minutes of being harvested. Ten barrels a year are produced and each barrel comes from the same part of the vineyard year after year. We choose never to fine or filter our wines. We want our wine to be perfectly tasty, not perfectly pretty. The barrels are also stirred every month or two to enhance flavor. End of the Road Winery is proud of how it makes its wine and wants you to be prepared to enjoy your glass of wine when you see our label. Every step of the wine making process is done by hand.

The Gainey Vineyard was the first winery to own vineyards in both the warm eastern end of Santa Ynez Valley where the family concentrates on Bordeaux varieties and the cool western Sta. Rita Hills where they have planted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. This unique advantage allows the Gaineys to completely control all phases of their wine growing: from planting of vines ideally suited to each of their vineyard sites, to viticulture techniques that emphasize low yields, to winemaking that stresses minimal processing. The Gainey Vineyard limited selection bottlings have received rave reviews from critics and consumers alike. Our tasting room is open for tastings daily and we encourage guests to enjoy Gainey wines and our scenic picnic area.

Whole Foods Market of Oxnard is partnering with Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards in our VIP Lounge to present: 

At Zaca Mesa Winery we hand craft our wines with integrity using traditional methods from grapes sustainably grown in our Santa Barbara County vineyard. Since 1973, we have farmed and nurtured our vineyard to produce Rhone style wines that are true to the unique spirit of our land. Come visit our rustic tasting room and picnic area, which, is open seven days, a week from 10 am-4pm. Join our wine club and receive special discounts on our award winning wines. For more information contact info@zacamesa.com.

Leffe Blonde is Belgian Abbey ale dating back to the 13th century. Leffe Blonde is a rich, golden Abbey Ale with spicy aromas of clove and vanilla, smoky caramel and roasted notes. The taste is sweet and silky, slightly drying with a well-balanced bitterness. Leffe Blonde is a rich, comforting, full bodied beer that is a perfect companion to white fish like halibut. With just the right malt notes, there’s a sweet and wonderful complexity to Leffe Blonde that complements a variety of foods.

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A sophisticated European pilsner with a brewing tradition dating back to 1366, Stella Artois has a pleasantly bitter flavor and refreshing finish for superior drinkability that stands out from other European lagers. The crisp, dry flavor of Stella Artois makes it an ideal accompaniment for a variety of cuisines from around the world. The mild malt and light hops of Stella Artois accentuate the richness of dishes such as lamb, lobster and shellfish without overwhelming the balance of flavors.

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The Original Belgian White Beer, unfiltered Hoegaarden has a soft body, naturally cloudy white appearance and thick, frothy head. With its soft body and citrusy finish, Hoegaarden (pronounced who-gar-den) is the perfect complement for light salads and seafood. The spice and citrus notes in the food are reflected in the flavors found in Hoegaarden. Brewed with the finest ingredients, including real Curacao orange peel, a dash of coriander and a blend of wheat and malted barley for a refreshing flavor and spicy nose, Hoegaarden was awarded a gold medal at the World Beer Cup® 2008.2010 Incognito White Lodi, California Bright honeysuckle and jasmine jump out of the glass into a rich, fleshy mouth-feel. Flavors of white nectarine and ripe apricot create a fruit medley of tropical-laced essence. “Best of Class” – 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

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New Stella Artois Cidre is a crisp and refreshing European-style cider made from hand-picked apples. The taste of red apple and peachy, apricot accents complement the subtle flavor of orange, giving it a refreshing taste with a pleasing wood finish.

Tequila Los Tres Toños Reposado is a Tequila produced from 100% Blue Agave Tequilana Weber, carefully planted and harvested at Tequila Selecto de Amatitan, Jalisco Mexico and aged in American Bourbon barrels for a minumum of six months for the Reposado, one year for the Añejo and 4 years for the Extra Añejo. Tequila Los Tres Toños is bottled in an elegant artisan carafe specially designed for tequila connoisseurs, which enhances the finesse of the tequila reflecting its high quality.

At the 2014 San Francisco Spirits Competition Tequila Los Tres Toños Blanco, Reposado and Añejo won Silver Medals and the Los Tres Toños Añejo was a Double Gold Medal Winner.

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Mezcal Mala Noche
Mezcal Mala Noche Reposado
Mezcal Mala Noche Silver

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Ojai Deer Lodge partnering with Cutler’s Spirits presents their Jackalope Bloody Mary’s and Mule Deer.

Cutler’s Artisan Spirits will also be sampling their 33’ Bourbon Whiskey, Stagecoach American Blended Whiskey and Grandma Tommie’s Apple Pie Liqueur. Cutler’s Artisan Spirits is a small scale Craft Distillery dedicated to producing top quality spirits, using fresh local ingredients. Every spirit produced at Cutler’s Artisan is made with a passion for the craft of distilling spirits. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara,” just 2 blocks north of Stearns Wharf. Come visit the distillery, and sample your favorite spirit in our gift shop and tasting room. Now Open Thurs-Sun 1pm-6pm.