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Barden Wines
BARDEN focuses exclusively on the terroir of the Sta. Rita Hills sourcing fruit from top vineyards in the appellation, showcasing the region’s classic typicity for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. With its diverse, marine-based soils and refrigerated-sunlight climate, the Sta. Rita Hills provides a
November 20, 2018
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Nielson
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
November 19, 2018
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J. Wilkes
The J. Wilkes Tasting Room is part of the beautiful Hotel Californian property. The Tasting Room features a fun modern Industrial Chic décor theme with wines by Winemaker Wes Hagen, recently voted one of the 100 Most Influential Winemakers in the US (2014, #68). The
November 7, 2018
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Brander Vineyard
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
September 7, 2018
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Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards
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