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
Tucked away with it’s own dedicated space in the historic El Paseo, Santa Barbara Bubbly Lounge Wine Bar has a passion for delicious sparkling wines, community and connection. Enjoy mindful indulgence with our lowER alcohol wines, food pairings, cozy lounge vibes, wine games and trivia.
Lo-Fi is a partnership between two lifelong friends who believe in hand crafted honest wines that are made for every day drinking. Wines to be enjoyed not to be collected. Easy drinking lower alcohol wines made to pair well with all types of foods, from
Luna Hart Wines is a small, woman-owned winery in Santa Barbara County dedicated to producing expressive, small-lot wines through a thoughtful, minimal intervention lens. Founded by winemaker Gretchen Voelcker, Luna Hart is rooted in a deep commitment to sustainability, transparency, and crafting wines that are
In 2006, with a dream to define truth in wine, owner/winemaker Matt Kowalczyk and wife Stephanie Lopez set out to create a unique boutique wine experience built on integrity. Ten years of searching for the best vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley, working with the
Dog & kid-friendly tasting room in quaint Los Olivos. Private, winemaker-led tastings by appointment only. Offerings include: Santa Barbara County house-produced sparkling wines, chillable bright, fresh carbonic reds alongside more traditionally produced and aged wines. Dreamcôte was founded in 2012 by Brit Zotovich with the goal
Rancho Feliz is located in the Happy Canyon AVA. The initial 2 acre vineyard was planted in 2016 with the five Bordeaux varietals; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Merlot. A second 1.5 acre vineyard was planted in 2024 with Grenache and the
Seth Kunin started Kunin Wines in 1998, focusing on Syrah, Zinfandel and Viognier. Over the years he added additional Rhone and Loire Valley varieties such as Grenache, Mourvedre, Rousanne, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc and, more importantly, his wife and business partner Magan and their
This is a very personal project for me. You see, I adore music about as much as I love wine. I am also nostalgic for an era when music did not come on a chip, an era before auto-tune, before hi-def, when scratches and skips
