ide Street Wine | Natural Wines Made in Ojai Valley Brewery

est. 2023

Ojai Wine, Fermented with a Little Bit of Mischief

Hyper-local wines crafted inside Ojai Valley Brewery. Small vineyards, low-intervention winemaking, and wine on tap for a lighter footprint.

Visit Us on Bryant Street — Wine, Beer, Patio, Fire Pits.

307 Bryant Street. Ojai, CA 93023

Hyper-Local. Low-Intervention. Full of Character.

Side Street Wine celebrates the small vineyards of Ojai and Carpinteria — most less than four acres and rarely seen in the wine world. We source only from local farmers and craft every batch right here on Bryant Street.

Our wines are natural, expressive, and always evolving with the seasons. Every year brings new blends, new characters, and new stories from the valley.

A Modern Winery Inspired by the Past

Owner/Winemaker Fabien Castel spent 20+ years at The Ojai Vineyard before building something entirely new — a pre-industrial, low-waste wine culture inspired by old European public houses.

Wine made in the back.
Served straight from the barrel up front.
Enjoyed by the community.
Minimal footprint. Maximum flavor.

Today we revive that tradition with kegs, small vineyards, natural methods, and zero-waste philosophy. Every grape, stem, and leftover has a purpose — from Piquette to vermouth to feed for local farms.

Moment Rosé

Grenache Noir / Syrah

Inspired by Ojai’s Pink Moment sunset.
A luminous rosé balancing the sweetness of Grenache fruit with Syrah’s savory edge. Wild strawberry, rose petal, white peach, and pomegranate meet bright acidity and a saline finish. Textural, calm, and vibrant.
Alisal Vineyard, Upper Ojai – 50 cases

L’Apero White Botanical Vermouth

Fortied Wine

A creative conversation in a glass.
Infused with Ojai citrus, sweet-scented geranium, and resinous herbs, this solera-aged vermouth balances floral lift, nutty depth, and gentle bitterness. Aromatic, bittersweet, and alive.

Liberté Red Blend

Mourvèdre / Malbec

To be free is to rise above the limitations of one’s own thinking.
Earthy, spicy, and dark-fruited with notes of plum, leather, and black pepper. A fine, sweet tannic structure grounds the long, savory finish. Bold, balanced, and expressive of Ojai’s creative spirit.
Alisal Vineyard, Upper Ojai – 48 cases

A Hyper-Local, Low-Footprint Wine Culture

Ojai is an agricultural valley known for citrus, olives, and avocados — not large wine estates. Only a handful of small vineyards exist here, many under four acres. We partner with these micro-sites in Ojai and Carpinteria, giving their grapes a voice and transforming them into expressive, small-batch wines unique to each season.

Because we work at this scale, our wines are deeply tied to the year’s growing conditions — every vintage shifts, changes, and surprises us. We don’t chase sameness; we embrace character. This makes our wine club especially exciting, as every year brings something entirely new.

Sustainable From Grape to Glass

We serve the majority of our wine on tap, drastically reducing glass waste, packaging materials, and transportation impacts. Only a limited amount is bottled for retail.

Our environmental approach goes even deeper:

Nothing Goes to Waste

  • Grape skins and stems are rehydrated to make Piquette, a refreshing, low-ABV wine made by French cellar hands during harvest. On Tap Only.

  • Surplus wine is sent to Ventura Spirits to be distilled for fortified wines like our L’Apero Vermouth.

  • All remaining organic material — grape pomace, stems, and the brewery’s spent grain — is delivered to Connor’s Farm, where it feeds local pigs and enriches the land.

Every part of the harvest is used, repurposed, or returned to the valley.

Natural Winemaking, Elevated Craft

We practice low-intervention winemaking, with everything done thoughtfully and by hand. While our methods are natural, our wines are stable, finely crafted, and incredibly approachable — designed to be enjoyed with food, friends, and everyday moments.

Each label is a one-of-a-kind artwork, created to reflect the character and feeling of the wine inside. Every wine is a character; every year a new story.

Luné Red Blend

Grenache Noir / Barbera / Syrah

Under the moon’s quiet glow, instinct finds its rhythm.
Delicate yet powerful, with crushed raspberry, violet, and spice. Silky palate of pomegranate, cherry, and blood orange, finishing with savory tension and mineral freshness.
Alisal Vineyard, Upper Ojai - 74 cases

Anarchy Sparkling Rosé

Grenache Blanc / Viognier / Barbera

Fine wine made sideways
Bright aromas of white peach, wild strawberry, and ginger. Dry and electric on the palate with pomegranate, citrus zest, and mineral spice. Champenois-style fermentation at cool temperatures creates fine bubbles and energy.
Alisal & Two Horses Vineyards, Upper Ojai – 42 cases

Singularity Syrah

Syrah

In stillness, complexity reveals itself.
From Alisal and Two Horses Vineyards, this Syrah shows smoked plum, graphite, and black olive over a taut, mineral frame. Lean, poised tannins and a long, savory finish.
Alisal & Two Horses Vineyards Upper Ojai – 45 cases

The Side Street Wine Club

For the Curious. For the Local. For the Slightly Mischievous.

Our wine club isn’t just a subscription — it’s a front-row seat to Ojai’s most creative wine project.

Because our wines are crafted from tiny vineyards and served mostly on tap, the bottled quantities are extremely limited. Every year brings new blends, unexpected combinations, and one-of-a-kind labels designed to reflect the character of the wine inside.

If you love small-batch wine, local agriculture, and surprises… welcome to the club.

Wines That Change Every Year

We work with tiny vineyards, so the wines shift with each season. New grapes, new blends, new characters — it’s always evolving.

This isn’t mass-produced wine.


Wine Club Member Perks

Wine Club Members Always Enjoy:

  • 20% off all wine by the glass and bottle, every day
    Your discount is available anytime you visit — no restrictions.

  • 2 complimentary glasses of wine every month
    A $228 annual value.
    Use both for yourself, or bring a friend and treat them to a glass on us.

  • Bring Your Friends for Free Tastings
    With your monthly complimentary glasses, you can always share the experience — invite a new friend each month and introduce them to Side Street Wine.

Exceptional Value

Our 3-bottle membership is just $184/year, yet offers over $460 worth of wine, glasses, tastings, and perks when you fully enjoy your benefits.

Your perks alone more than pay for your membership — and every visit becomes an opportunity to share the Ojai wine experience with someone new.