Native9 Wines is a distinctive Santa Maria Valley wine brand rooted in deep heritage, unique terroir, and cool climate influence. Led by ninth generation farmer and winemaker James Ontiveros, Native9 reflects a commitment to authenticity, excellence and minimal intervention. The greatest story in California
Established in 2000, Epiphany is one of Santa Barbara County’s original producers of Rhône varietal wines. A standalone label that began as a creative outlet for Eli Parker’s love of Rhône varietals has become one of the Fess Parker family’s proudest accomplishments. At a time when Rhône
The Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard grew out of Fess’ vision for the promise of Santa Barbara County as a premier viticultural region. Established in 1989, the family immediately began planting some of the country’s most renowned vineyards. Outstanding fruit sources coupled with skilled wine
Bill Wathen and Dick Doré, also known as the "Foxen Boys", have been making wine together since 1985 when they founded Foxen on the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in northern Santa Barbara County. Since that time, their dedication has remained the same - the creation of
In 1964 Uriel Nielson established Santa Barbara’s first commercial vineyard on what is now the Byron estate. Prior to Nielson, the county had been considered too cold and too windy for grapes. Fortunately Uriel didn’t listen. In retrospect he had vision. In the 1980's Santa
Located in the heart of Santa Barbara County’s Santa Maria Valley, Presqu’ile (pronounced press-KEEL) is a small, family-run winery dedicated to making exceptional cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Designed and planted to create a diverse tapestry of vineyard blocks, the sustainably certified, 73-acre
Escape to the Santa Ynez Valley to experience family legacy and dedication to fine wine at Lafond Winery & Vineyards. Tucked away in the Sta. Rita Hills, Lafond Vineyards feature sustainably farmed, renowned clones of pinot noir, chardonnay, and syrah; plus a welcoming tasting room
Refugio Ranch is a 415 acre former cattle ranch, nestled into the north face of the Santa Ynez Mountains, with the Santa Ynez River serving as the northern property line. In 2006 the Gleason family planted a select 28 acres of the ranch to vineyards.
Riverbench Vineyard was established in 1973, when the first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were planted on the bank of the Sisquoc River, known as the Santa Maria Bench. For decades since then, some of the most renowned wineries have purchased Riverbench fruit for their
Steeped in the long history of the Santa Ynez Valley, the land that is now Roblar Winery and Roblar Farm was, for decades, dedicated to horse breeding and training. In the late 90s, with the recognition of the Valley's potential as a premium California wine
