AJA Vineyards, LLC Employee Directory
Beverage ManufacturingCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
AJA Vineyards is a small winery based in Santa Monica, California, located within the Malibu Coast American Viticulture Area. Founded in 2011, it grows a selection of varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot and produces about 800 cases annually, primarily from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a Proprietary Red. The winemaking process centers on careful vineyard care and extended barrel aging of 18 to 24 months to allow the natural character of the fruit to develop. As a boutique vineyard, it maintains a minimalist approach to viticulture, focusing on the vine's health and the fruit's expression. Located in the Santa Monica Mountains within the Malibu Coast AVA, the operation emphasizes limited production and a hands-on, artisanal ethos rather than scale-driven growth.