Any visit to Sta. Rita Hills must include a stop at Foley Estates. The property was founded by Bill Foley in the late 1990’s and today is one of the most important in the appellation. The winery’s success can be attributed to strict winemaking protocols
There are many sources of tribute and inspiration for Lincourt. First, there is the name of the winery, a fusion of Lindsay and Courtney, owner Bill Foley’s daughters. Then there are the small-lot bottlings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that bear the names of the
Firestone is located in a unique cusp region. We have a “Goldilocks” climate that is neither too hot nor too cold. Our moderate temperatures and extremely long growing season enable us to successfully grow a staggering range of grape varieties. Our red wines have their origins in
Kessler-Haak Vineyard is located on HWY 246, 11 miles west of Buellton in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. It was planted in 2005 by winegrower/winemaker Dan Kessler and his wife Ellen Haak (Hawk) Kessler. Their 30 acre organically farmed vineyard is dedicated to the
Domaine de la Côte is a collection of five vineyards in the far western reaches of the Sta. Rita Hills, seven miles from the Pacific Ocean. Here in Santa Barbara County, California, our vineyards negotiate a landscape narrated by faults and folds. In this moment
We strive to make wines that express the beauty of this amazing place. We are inspired by the wines of Burgundy and the Northern Rhone, but want to make wines that recognize the uniqueness of this site. The cool climate and ocean breeze allow the
We believe in making the planet better by caring for our land with biodynamic and regenerative farming practices to make wines that we can share with our community. Our wines show that caring for the earth can be rewarding and enjoyable. We are a husband and
Our goal is to farm wine grapes in an eco-friendly environment, nurturing the balance between the fruit, the soil and the vines, using sustainable as well as organic and biodynamic farming practices. Shokrian Vineyard fruit is sourced by handcrafted, boutique wineries as well as our own estate
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
Piazza Family Wines is a boutique, family-owned winery dedicated to crafting small-production, site-driven wines from two distinctive estate vineyards in Santa Barbara County. With a commitment to organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking, we produce wines that reflect the singular beauty of place, vintage, and
