Feros Ferio Winery

Feros Ferio's Winery's beautiful new Tasting Room is right in the very heart of bucolic Ojai. Nigel, one of the owners has been the owner of two other iconic local Ojai buinesses, The Village Jester and the Vine. Since selling the Vine on January 1, 2020 he has been searching for the perfect location for his new wine tasting room and he found it, ironically enough, right next to the Vine. And, yes, everyone is very happy about that! The tasting room, previously a dark and somewhat foreboding clothing store, is Nomi and Nige'l's vision from start to finsh. They wanted a bright, airy' 60's modern' space that looked nothing like any other tasting room. Its bright white walls are complimented by the primary clolrs of the furniture and the two classic 60's high back chairs which adorn the front window. Prime people-watching territory! As Chair of the Ojai Arts Commission, Nigel wanted local artists to display their beautiful art on the walls while also accommodating some of the iconic art from his previous spaces. And, he wanted something special...the piano. The piano is, indeed VERY special. Saved from a trip to meet its maker at the dump in Ventura, Nomi and Nigel had the 110 year-old piano ripped down and renovated inside and out. A local craftsman took the pianoback to its bare wood and then prepoared it for Amy Lyn Stevenson's vision. The instructions were simply "something 60's". And, boy, she delivered in spades. The piano is not only a remarkable piece of art, it is a piece of living art as the piano itself sounds incredible. The wine is primarily from vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley and is created with loving care by Feros Ferio Winery and two companion wine-makers. The wines are primarily blends as nomi and Nigel wanted people to have a legitimate tasting experience not one based on pre-conceived ideas ensuring that the first question in one's mind is always sinply 'Do I like it?' The Feros Ferio Winery branding pays homage to Nigel's Scottish ancestry and is the Chisholm family motto: I am Fierce With The Fierce. In reality, both Nomi and Nigel have hearts of gold and are well-known for their volunteer activities in Ojai. The Tasting Room can accommodate up to 45 people, up to 35 seated. In its standard configuration it seats 25-27 guests with up to an additional 15-20 standing. It is perfect for bridal showers, pre/post wedding get-togethers, advance party hang-outs, and smaller corporate events. While we do not have a kitchen at the Tasting Room, we can easily arrange excellent catering with a menu to suit your requests for your special event. Additionally, we have extensive resources regarding top-notch vocalists and professional musicians from singer/songwriters to cover artists, to piano players, brass, accordion, and even harp players. From full-band to solo artists, all can be offered and provided. And, if you don't need that, we can play anything you want on our in-house Alexa based system. We look forward to meeting you!