Point de Chene Wine & Beer

"A great selection of wines that have been very creatively curated thus not the usual selections but some great inexpensive off beat and low production things. Do NOT go for the beer! Extremely poor selection."

"Here’s an executive summary of Point de Chene: Don’t miss this excellent selection of wines, beers, and ciders curated by knowledgable experts who can help you find the right bottle for your taste. A “Best of Ojai!” Though I expected we could find decent wines to drink during our stay in Ojai, I was surprised and delighted to find a shop of this caliber in town. There are many choice selections to be had, including outstanding French and Italian selections on the shelves: a friend picked up a bottle of amarone that we really enjoyed. But what first caught my eye was a sterling selection of Gruner Veltliners and other Austrian and German wines. Turns out that Bob Huey, the owner, enjoys them and seeks out other, lesser-known, delicious, well-made, and food-friendly wines that will delight anyone with an adventurous palate. When we’re in Portugal or Italy, we drink the local wines and it seemed appropriate to do the same thing in Ojai. Bob and other staff members were excellent guides to many of the reds and whites from the Central Coast that we don’t often see on the East Coast — Dragonette Pinot Noir and Sandhi Chardonnay turned out to be two of our favorites. Many of these gems also show up on the wine list at The Dutchess, where you can taste some by the glass or select bottles from their page-long list of Central Coast wines. The staff knows these wines, so if you’re keen to learn about them, they can tell you a lot. Or if you want something for dinner — or a bottle for a special occasion — they’ll recommend some great choices for you. And if we were local, we’d join the wine club. And, Point De Chene’s email newsletter is a great read and very informative."

"The best place to buy great wines... with options from domestic and international sources. Bob and his crew take time to answer all your questions and all their suggestions always deliver. Will buy wines from here anytime I’m in Ojai. *Worth a stop after COVID restrictions to enjoy wine tasting Fridays."

"Bob is super friendly and knowledgeable. He does a great job with the selection and with helping customers find great wines they'll enjoy. Perhaps best of all, it's a welcoming environment where you don't need to know a lot about wine to enjoy it."

"Great wine selection at very reasonable prices. The proprietor Bob knows his stuff and is fun to talk to about his wines. He can tell you the minutest details about each of the winemakers he carries. He likes to feature small producers, mostly the Old World. It is a must-stop destination for Ojai."