If you figure out the why, the how will follow. My journey in Santa Barbara has been nothing short of remarkable. Two decades ago, I arrived here with just $600 and my faithful dog, Levi. Back then, my path led me into the world of fine dining
Artiste Winery & Tasting Gallery has been creating art-inspired wines since its first vintage in 1999, opening its first tasting room in 2003. Founder and winemaker Bion Rice specializes in the art of non-vintage blending, sourcing from vineyards across all the major AVAs of Santa
Felipe came to the Santa Ynez Valley in 1972 from Jalisco, Mexico at the age of 15. Shortly after crossing the U.S.border, he helped plant some of the first vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley. Those vineyards included Oak Savanna, where he lived and worked for
Founded in 1997, Rideau Vineyard has been producing highly-acclaimed, small-lot wines for two decades. Our fifteen acres of estate vines are comprised of five Rhône varietals—Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier, and Roussanne—which are harvested by hand and bottled as highly-expressive blends and varietal wines. We also
Paradise Springs is the first bicoastal winery brand in the United States with operations in both Santa Barbara, California and Virginia. The tasting room is located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara's The Funk Zone and is open daily for tastings of both our
We are a boutique, family run business. We are committed to bringing you the highest quality wines sourced from the most in demand vineyards the Central Coast has to offer. We thrive to bring you wines that excel in quality and please the palate of
The Gaineys acquired the Evan’s Ranch site in 1997 as a cool-climate complement to the warmer conditions of their Home Ranch in the eastern Santa Ynez Valley. Named for Dan Gainey’s great grandfather, Evan’s Ranch is located just 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Here,
Koehler Winery is a family run estate set along the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, offering a relaxed escape in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Our vineyard is tended by our in house viticultural team—a highly experienced crew who have worked alongside the family for years, helping
The LaBarge Estate is located on the farthest western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills. Seventeen acres of Albariño, Pinot noir, Syrah and Grenache were planted in 2010 producing up to 2,000 cases per year. The winery, designed by Barry Berkus, was completed
BARDEN focuses exclusively on the terroir of the Sta. Rita Hills sourcing fruit from top vineyards in the appellation, showcasing the region’s classic typicity for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. With its diverse, marine-based soils and refrigerated-sunlight climate, the Sta. Rita Hills provides a
