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
Authenticity, creativity and connection The Set is a brainchild of brothers Billy & Christopher Hines with a mission to bring exceptional wines to the tables of family and friends, inspired by Southern hospitality and charm. Their work is guided by Louisiana values: authenticity in winemaking, creativity in
Discover the art of regenerative viticulture, set in the pristine vistas of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Our respectful approach blends time-honored traditions with pioneering sustainable craftsmanship to create wines of unmatched quality and expression. Each bottle from our estate is a testament to luxury,
We are the first farm distillery of Santa Barbara County. Situated in the Sta. Rita Hills, we are a craft distillery/tasting room specializing in vodka, gin, liqueurs and fruit brandys. We offer cocktail and spirits tastings featuring locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Aptly named, with views overlooking the Santa Ynez River, there are three distinct Rio Vista Vineyards. The first two to be planted Sta. Rita Hills AVA are both on the east side of Santa Rosa Road: Rio Vista Vineyard North is right against the appellation boundary
Established in 1853. After 40 years in the hospitality business, we understand the value of building relationships, sharing a table for special moments over food and wine, and experiencing the beauty and bounty of Santa Barbara Wine Country. With a concentration on our estate vineyard, we
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
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
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
