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
Crown Point is an estate vineyard & winery located in the foothills of the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA. Founded by proprietor Roger Bower in 2012, Crown Point is producing highly allocated estate wines: one is a pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon, and it’s
Clementine Carter concentrates on elevating our cool climate Rhône varieties grown in Santa Barbara wine country to the distinction they deserve. Over the course of our twenty+ years working in the region, the Sta. Rita Hills appellation holds a very special place in our hearts.
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
Brander Vineyard has been family-owned and operated since its founding by the Brander family in 1975, making it one of the oldest wineries in Santa Barbara County. Nestled in the Los Olivos District, the estate is best known for its distinctive Sauvignon Blanc and elegant
During the 1970's the Miller Family planted Bien Nacido Vineyards. Since that time, winemakers throughout California coveted the fruit from this singular piece of land. Heavily influenced by the nearby Pacific Ocean, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah have found great expression here.
Situated on the north-facing slopes of the Santa Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, the Alma Rosa estate vineyard, El Jabali, was first planted in 1983 by California wine pioneer Richard Sanford, who founded Alma Rosa Winery in 2005. Today, our 628-acre estate has five
