Inspired by a summer trip to France in 2008, we began making wine in a second story, white-carpeted apartment in West Hollywood. Blissfully unaware of the challenges facing us, we hauled Cabernet grapes from Napa and Sonoma. We crushed in the carport, fermented in the
The Gainey family has been farming in the Santa Ynez Valley for over 60 years. Their 100% Estate grown, small production wines are sustainably created from three ranches, each offering a unique combination of soil types, microclimate and sun exposure. We grow Bordeaux varieties at
Inspired by the great wines of the world, and following in the footsteps of our mentors and inspirations, we (partners John and Steve Dragonette and Brandon Sparks-Gillis) formed Dragonette Cellars a decade ago, committing ourselves to the ideal of personally handcrafting wines of distinction from
Second generation family proprietors and siblings Michael Dierberg and Ellen Dierberg Milne consider themselves stewards of Star Lane Vineyard, which was planted in 1996 by their parents Jim and Mary Dierberg. Star Lane was planted thirteen years before Happy Canyon would be recognized as an
CrossHatch wine is truly one of a kind. Every bottle from CrossHatch Winery is handcrafted as a co-fermented blend sourced from Santa Barbara County vineyards. A small production women-owned and operated winery, only 1000 cases are produced each year. It began with the idea of cross
COQUELICOT (ko-klee-ko) is the name “en Français” of the striking red poppy flower that graces the French countryside, as well as all the labels on our wines. Our 58 acre vineyard is an organically farmed property in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Sustainable
Family-owned since 1973, Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards is dedicated to producing Rhone varietals showcasing the distinct characteristics of their estate vineyards. For nearly 50 years, they made wine out of the same barn that founded the estate, celebrating generation after generation of acclaimed
Long before the Santa Maria Valley benchland was recognized as a great winegrowing region, the native Chumash Indians knew it as "tepuztli," meaning copper coin. Later, Spanish settlers translated the word as Tepusquet. As part of an 1837 Mexican land grant, "Rancho Tepusquet" was home
Buttonwood Farm & Winery, nestled in the scenic Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, represents a harmonious blend of nature and viticulture. Founded in 1983, our 43-acre vineyard has flourished on a sun-kissed mesa, creating a haven for wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Here,
“It is our primary goal and priority to deliver the essence of that vineyard as clearly and honestly as possible.” At Brewer – Clifton, there is an utmost respect for nature. We believe that when working with a product of nature, it is necessary