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
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
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
We firmly believe in the potential for love and devotion to restore all things, that no challenge is insurmountable, and so we worked to turn this once abandoned vineyard into a source of exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Armed with passion, resilience, and the
Mail Road is a project born of a commitment to a place: the historic and iconic Mt. Carmel Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County. A partnership between Santa Barbara winemakers Matt Dees, Michael Palmer, and Mt. Carmel Vineyard owner Ron Piazza, we
We are a small vineyard and winery in the Sta. Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County, producing Estate grown and organically farmed Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay and Syrah. We strive to produce wines that are pure and honest, that reflect the beauty of our