Strey Cellars

Strey Cellars is a winery in Port Hueneme, CA. It operates as a family-friendly winery and tasting room serving Ventura County, offering wine by the tasting, glass, and bottle alongside live music events, food trucks, and venue rental for private occasions. Tastings run on weekends from Friday through Sunday, with extended Saturday evening hours most weekends. The business holds a rating of 4.80 from the customers who have reviewed it.

Strey Cellars was opened in February 2014 by owner-operators Scott and Katie Ballew, who set out to provide a wine-tasting experience unlike anything else in Ventura County. The concept behind the winery is "Stray From The Norm," built on a fresh and modern take on who drinks wine and where and when they drink it. Strey works to relieve the intimidation that can come with wine by creating a safe space to taste, learn, and ask questions without feeling out of place, appealing to emerging wine enthusiasts while keeping seasoned wine drinkers engaged. The tasting room welcomes solos and groups, including those accompanied by children, and the winery is dog friendly and accessible. Katie Ballew can be contacted directly for visitors who need support or accommodations to enjoy the wines or events.

Strey Cellars produces award-winning wines that have earned Best in Class, Double Gold, Gold, and Silver medals at competitions including the LA International Wine Competitions, the Toast of the Coast Wine Competitions, and the OC Wine Society. Weekly events such as Sunday Funday and Saturday Night Music feature local bands performing inside the barrel room, with no cover charge and wine available throughout. The tasting room sits at 951 Rice Ave and can be reached at (805) 988-1087.

A family-run tasting room with deep roots in Ventura County, Strey Cellars has built its reputation on approachable wine, live music, and an atmosphere that puts everyone at ease.