The Ojai Vineyard promised great things for wine growing in the Ojai Valley when it was founded in 1983. But a grape virus called Pierce’s disease soon began ravaging the region’s vines. Now, wineries and vineyards are returning, using better viticultural techniques to track and control the disease.
Ojai wines make a comeback
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- Matt Kettmann - Santa Barbara Independent / Wine Enthusiast - @mattkettmann