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Point de Chene Wine & Beer

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Point de Chene Wine & Beer

We are a boutique wine shop with only family-owned, terroir-driven wines. Most of our wines are Biod Local and international selections.
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Boutique wine and beer shop specializing in family-owned, high quality producers.

08/01/2024

Want the summer fun with low or no abv? Check out our new line of mushroom infused elixirs from or a grapefruit or hard cherry radler from or You will not regret it!! From Ceybon - “Crafted by a doctor using traditional healing preparations from organic and wild harvested mushrooms and botanicals for a taste and feel that’s better than alcohol.” I love that these apéritifs are not trying to be wine. In fact, they taste much more like a high quality vermouth to me without the alcohol. Indeed, you do get a buzz from drinking Ceybon, but it’s not from alcohol, it’s from the high quality ingredients.

07/21/2024

To the pool people!!

07/21/2024

Breaking news!! PDC has a brand new Imported Beer section in the store! We quadrupled our selections! This is something we’ve wanted to do for sometime but we also wanted to do it right. Luckily, I was able to get the perfect bookshelf for the job. For your beer geeks out there, come peruse our 70+ new selections. Prost!

07/14/2024

Summertime! Some random pics of fun with family and friends on the east coast and Greece. Plus.. cats! Lots of em.

07/12/2024

Happy Mediterranean Summer!! New arrivals in this week’s newsletter:

Rocca de Montegrossi ‘23 Toscana Rosato $26
Chateau de Pibarnon ‘23 Bandol Rose $56
Mas de Gourgonnier ‘23 Les Baux de Provence Rose $24
Abazzia di Novacella ‘23 Kerner $28
Los Bermejos ‘22 Lanzarote Blanco $40
Domaine Skouras ‘22 Saint Georges $25

07/11/2024

Summer food! Does it get any better? For sure, the seafood and lighter fare deserve higher acid whites, rosé and sparkling. Plenty of fresh new vintages in stock to compliment your next summer gathering!

04/28/2024

Suns out! Time for some fresh wire. Try some of new arrivals like Storm SB. Danubio Gruner, Loimer Gruner or some lovely Sancerre. Happy Sunday!

04/27/2024

Volcano wine! The island of Sicily is such a hot bed for amazing wine, especially now. For those of you into lighter reds with higher acid and low abv, you should absolutely try one. All of these wines are showing beautifully right now and organically farmed. Cheers!

04/13/2024

Chateau Thivin ‘23 Beaujolais-Villages Rosé

Known for their flagship Côte-de-Brouilly bottling, the lovely Geoffray family also produces this Beaujolais-Villages rosé. It’s the perfect mise en bouche, as the French say—a palate opener to sharpen the senses and introduce your taste buds to the day’s first drops of wine. These Gamay vines are over fifty years old—rare in rosé production—and you can sense a mouthwatering salinity that mimics the old-vine roots licking up mineral salts from the granitic bedrock. The result is a silky mouthfeel and delicate fruit that reflects the gentleness of these natural methods. The choice to harvest early assures a low alcohol content and a spark of freshness that enlivens one’s palate. With its delightful peachiness and stimulating hints of its granitic terroir, Thivin’s rosé really is the ideal mise en bouche.

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04/12/2024

Arnaud Lambert ‘22 Saumur Champigny Terres Rouges 🍇🇫🇷
 Arnaud Lambert’s wines are a real reference point for site specific wines in remote corners of Saumur-Champigny. His home, many of his vineyards and the focus of much of his passion is the tiny hamlet of Brezé (so tiny that it was recently combined with 2 nearby villages to make a single commune), a few miles south of Saumur. The distinct limestone subsoils here have for centuries been known for producing exquisite wines from the local Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc varieties. This newest vintage is classic Saumur Champigny with plenty of snappy dark raspberry/blueberry fruit, earthy tones and wet stone. Here in this bottle is everything I love about Cabernet Franc from a region with literally thousands of years of winemaking history. Organically farmed for decades now and transitioning to Biodynamics.

03/01/2024

Beaujolais!!

Maybe it’s the mountain air, maybe it’s the lively blackberry scented fruit, maybe it’s the fun-loving inhabitants of the region itself, or maybe it’s just the fact that these wines are so damn gluggable... Whatever the reason, I am totally sold on Beaujolais (Gamay) as most fun red in the world of wine. Make no mistake though, that doesn’t meant that there aren’t so-called “serious” wines from this region, it just means that most of them aren’t cerebral, they’re just meant for enjoying with friends at a bistro, backyard bbq, or watching the sunset at the beach.

02/24/2024

Mercouri Estate ‘19 Refosco 🍇🍷

The Domaine Mercouri Red is a blend of 85% Refosco and 15% Mavrodaphne grapes. The wine spends 10-12 months of maturation in French oak barrels, then rests in the bottle for at least another six months. The wine has a deep brick-red color and a nose of red brambly fruits with spice notes - vanilla and coffee bean. This red is medium-bodied and well-structured with full, yet fine tannins. Enjoy with roasted red and white meats, any casseroles with tomato sauce and hard cheeses.

02/23/2024

Thymiopoulos ‘20 Naoussa Xinomavro
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Xinomavro is one of those grapes that was almost misplaced and forgotten to the sands of time... if not for a few conscientous winemakers who swoooped in to save it! Normally known for making powerful, tannic wines that needed forever to come around, this Xinomavro from Apostolos Thymiopoulos has tamed the beast! The nose exhibits plenty of dark cherry, plum and dark licorice. The palate reiterates the nose with even more dark brambly and exotic fruit. A wine that is both enticing and intrigueing and makes you want to move to the hills of Macedonia!

02/22/2024

Tsiakkas ’22 Xinisteria $23 🇬🇷🍇

Well, well. If you have been craving a white that smells like the Mediterranean Sea but retains the structure and balance of a finely etched Chablis... look no further! This “rabbit” wine for those of you thrown off by the Greek alphabet is a real head-turner. White peach, lilly and citrus zest inform the nose and palate. From a grape you’ve never heard of, on an island you’ve probably never been. Love it!

02/13/2024

What does your Valentine want this year? Champagne and just like last year! In case you’ve forgotten, Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! We’re here until 6 today and 11-6 tomorrow. 😘

02/11/2024

Happy Super Taylor Bowl Sunday!!! We’ve got you covered with some beautiful Liters to keep your gathering hydrated through the afternoon into the evening. Try this bone dry Sylvaner from Germany, a red and white co ferment from Austria, or an amazing skin contact Catarratto from Sicily! Also, for all the beer lovers on your team, grab a six of the Avery’s Brown Dog Ale or the Einstok Wee Heavy. Both perfect beers for the Big Game. We’re open until 5.

02/10/2024

Piemaggio ‘19 Chianti Classico le fioraie 🍷🇮🇹

We love a good Chianti Classico and this one is old school to the core. A blend of 90% Sangiovese with 10% Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino, Piemaggio’s flagship Chianti Classico ferments spontaneously in stainless steel during a 3 ½ week maceration, and spends two years aging in a combination of concrete tanks and previously used wooden casks—mainly 25-hectoliter Slavonian oak, with some 500-liter French oak employed as well.
This wine is drinking beautifully right now and coming into it’s own. The nose evokes purple and red flowers, dried dark cherries and garrigue. The palate is dominated by plenty of bright cherry, red licorice, underbrush and cedar spice. We’re here until 7pm so come grab a bottle for the weekend! Cheers!!

02/09/2024

We love southern Italian reds! But Bob, you might ask, why are these wines better than any other winegrowing region in the world? I think there’s something so honest and authentic about them. For one, to this day these wines are produced in very remote and isolated areas of Italy. Literally, prior to 40 years ago, many of these wines never left the village where they were made. Now, fortunately for us, we can enjoy them halfway around the world! Also, if you’re like me, try looking up some authentic recipes from the region where these wines come from. The food is fantastic and you will certainly learn something about their cultural heritage. Cin Cin to Southern Italy!

12/05/2023

Just came from an epic weekend with friends in Big Sur. Needless to say, much beautiful wine and food were consumed. The majesty and grandeur of that place was best experienced with close friends. Our immersion was total, and we felt the magic!

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12/01/2023

A Quintet of Barolo

Happy December! We always get excited for our Winter allocations of Barolo. This year we received some of the very best wines from Cavallotto and Oddero. In particular, the Vigna San Giuseppe '16 and the Vignarionda Riserva '16 are absolutely stellar wines from arguably the best vintage of the past 20 years in Piedmont. In my opinion, Nebbiolo at this level is transcendent. Such complexity, harmony and balance... These wines are truly special. Also, we're super excited to get an allocation of Krug in store! Currently, we have the Grand Cuvee 171st Edition in 750s and the Grand Cuvee 168th Edition in Magums in stock. If you've had Krug before, you know how special these wines can be! Just in time for the Holidays, or to gift to that special someone who could use a bottle of world-class Champagne. Cheers!

11/25/2023

Albert Mann Riesling Tradition 2020 🇫🇷🥂

If you still have holiday leftovers or just need the perfect food-friendly weekend wine, this one’s for you! Dry, delicious Alsatian Riesling. The Albert Mann estate is the result of the union of two great winegrowing families: the Mann family and the Barthelmé family, (the current owners) both of whom have been growing wine since the 17th century. This Alsatian Riesling is farmed biodynamically. A classic, clean Riesling with an alluring bouquet and a layered palate with flavors and aromas of ripe pear and apple, offset by cleansing notes of mandarin, citrus, and lime. Come grab one today! Cheers!

11/24/2023

RABASCO 'CANCELLI' ROSSO 2022
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A delightful, light bodied Montepulciano from Abruzzo, Italy. Iole Rabasco inherited her family’s small vineyard and olive grove, both of which have soils that have never been treated with chemicals. Rabasco is located in the village of Pianella, province of Pescara, in the heart of Abruzzo. The area offers a unique set of meso and micro climates particular to this north-central corner of Abruzzo; the Adriatic is some 40 kilometers away. With notes of earth and herbs this rosso is intriguingly wild. Showing a darker fruit profile of blackberry with a hint of bitterness. Long tannins and fresh with good acid. We’re open today so come (re)stock up for the weekend!

11/22/2023

Bring some sparkling vino to your gathering tomorrow! The absolute BEST way to start any dinner party.

11/21/2023

We all have our favorites for the upcoming feast! What about yours? Open until 6. 11-6 tomorrow.

11/19/2023

Come get your Holiday wine quick! Our supply of Kermit Beaujolais Nouveau is selling out fast! Not to worry, we’re fully stocked with Cru Beaujolais, Alsace, Burgundy, Champagne + sparklers of another name. We’re open today until 5, Monday - Wednesday til 6. Cheers!!

11/17/2023

It is always our intention to have a very strong selection of excellent vino this time of year to keep you, your friends and family well-stocked through to 2024. We brought in some 80 cases of wine this week alone! Our first step is to bring in the tried-and-true staples for this time of year (i.e. Beaujolais Nouveau, Cru Beaujolais, Alsace & sparkling in particular), coupled with strong selections of French, Italian and Californian wines for the table. We really strive to think of every food/wine pairing for all of our favorite dishes we simply must have throughout the Holidays. For instance, Green Bean Casserole - a zesty, rich Pouilly-Fuisse, Sausage and Herb Stuffing - a rustic, earthy, Langhe Nebbiolo, Ultra Creamy Mashed Potatoes - a dry Alsace Riesling, Farro w Mushrooms - 1er Cru Burgundy and so on... Come see us over the next 6 days!! We're open everyday until Thanksgiving and we promise to get you the perfect wine lineup for your gathering. If you'd like, call ahead to reserve your wines prior to pickup - 805-272-8685.

11/05/2023

Benedicte et Stephane Tissot NV Cremant du Jura 🥂🥂

The Tissot family has been producing wine in the Jura since 1962, with Stéphane and Bénédicte taking the reins from his parents. The estate is in Arbois, a commune located within Jura, about 30 miles west of Switzerland. It's an insular area that specializes in unique renditions of both classic and little-known grapes. This blend of mostly chardonnay, pinot noir and smaller amounts of poulsard (a native, thin-skinned red grape that produces lighter wines), and trousseau (native to eastern France, makes deep wines with high alcohol and acidity) is a full-bodied bubbly that is a rich, deep gold in color, sparkling with streams of fine bubbles. This cuvee is fuller-bodied than Champagne with opulent aromas of yeast, orchard fruit, citrus, and flowers and almonds on the palate supported by a lively, mineral-driven finish. Biodynamically grown, low-intervention/natural wine. An outstanding Champagne alternative and one we will be imbibing all winter long.

11/04/2023

Our favorite Sparklers have arrived!

This is the time of year we most look forward to at Point de Chene. It's that special time when we get every wine we've been yearning for and dreaming about since last year when we had that special bottle with family and friends. Of course, we never make ourselves wait for the Holidays for great Champagne, but many of our importers hold back some of the best wines and newest releases for this time of year. Lucky for us, we don't have to wait any longer! I hope you check out some of these sparklers and consider them for your next gathering. To me, there is something truly special about sharing a nice bottle of bubbles with friends and family. It elevates the group and makes the food taste that much better. Be on the lookout for many more Holiday wines arriving in the shop in the coming weeks. Tis the season!

10/31/2023

All treats!! For adults this time!!

10/29/2023

Things are getting spooky around here! Spooky!

Address

108B North Signal Street
Ojai, CA
93023

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 7pm
Sunday	11am - 6pm

Telephone

+18052728685

Website

http://www.pointdechene.com/

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