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Foley Estates

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

Lincourt Vineyards

There are many sources of tribute and inspiration for Lincourt. First, there is the name of the winery, a fusion of Lindsay and Courtney, owner Bill Foley’s daughters. Then there are the small-lot bottlings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that bear the names of the

Kessler-Haak Vineyard & Wines

Life is about the journey. For us, that journey involves wine and its incredible ability as a medium to capture the essence of its origin—the vineyard. Through our wines, we strive to express the uniqueness and beauty of place and to capture—for a moment—all that

Future Perfect

Future Perfect Wine is made from hand-gathered fruit, hand crafted in our winery from brilliant vineyards right here in Santa Barbara County, California. With our vastly different microclimates, Santa Barbara County has the ability to grow almost any varietal in the world. I’m thrilled to

Donnachadh Vineyard & Winery

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

J. Dirt Wines

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

Shokrian Vineyard

Our goal is to farm wine grapes in an eco-friendly environment, nurturing the balance between the fruit, the soil and the vines, using sustainable as well as organic and biodynamic farming practices. Shokrian Vineyard fruit is sourced by handcrafted, boutique wineries as well as our own estate

LaBarge Winery

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

Piazza Family Wines

Ron Piazza has been in the hospitality industry his entire adult life. A successful restaurateur for many decades, he is a gardener at heart - he likes to plant the seeds, grow something, and see the results. Every once in a while, he

Carhartt Family Wines

Carhartt Family Wines is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. The original ten acre vineyard was planted in 1996 by Mike and Brooke Carhartt on the historic Rancho Santa Ynez property that has been in the