Timbre At TIMBRE we strive to make balanced wines of distinction. That means starting with world-class vineyard sources that have the perfect combination of soil, climate, and sustainable farming practices and it extends to the minimally invasive winemaking techniques that have been used for centuries. Our winemaking philosophy is simple: Develop relationships with the most outstanding […]
Martian Ranch & Vineyard An eclectic grower of grape varietals, both esoteric and otherwise. Martian Ranch & Vineyard is a young, biodynamically-farmed vineyard on Alisos Canyon Road in Los Alamos where they take farming much more seriously than they do themselves. When Nan Helgeland founded the Martian Ranch & Vineyard in 2007, she wanted to give it a name […]
Kenneth Volk Vineyards A true winemaker since birth. Kenneth Volk’s earliest memories trace back to the harvest in the vineyards and wineries. A third-generation Californian, Kenneth pursued a degree in Fruit Science from California Polytechnic University. During his time as a student he made his first wine with a trash can and a baseball bat, and he hasn’t […]
Firestone Vineyard Putting the Central Coast climate to good use. A vineyard full of family traditions and historic ties to famous entrepreneurs like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison – Harvey S. Firestone’ son Leonard established a family ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley in the early 1970s. He began by planting a vineyard. Soon after, his son […]
Municipal Winemakers After spending their formative years traveling and studying terroir and techniques, Municipal Winemakers is now working hard to make honest, interesting, and delicious wines. They do this with love—carefully and slowly. Their varietals include: Bright White – A bone-dry Riesling Sweetness – A sweet little Riesling Pale Pink – A rose made from Grenache and Cinsault […]
Runway For three generations the Maldonado family farmed vegetables and strawberries and in 2008, planted a vineyard to cultivate quality grapes and wines. At harvest, Runway Vineyards selects only the most ideal clusters solely by hand. Their philosophy is to handle the fruit as gently as possible. In the glass, the wines are structured, full-bodied and […]
Zaca Mesa The first to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County. Located in the northernmost portion of Santa Ynez Valley within Santa Barbara County, Zaca Mesa was the first to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County in 1978. Over the years, the winery has learned that the grape varietals indigenous to the Rhône valley of France prosper […]
Casa Dumetz Wines The focus of Casa Dumetz Wines is its small production Rhone varietals crafted on the foundation of premiere Santa Barbara County fruit. Casa Dumetz works with a focus on site expression in Grenache. In the coming vintages they will focus primarily on Grenache in all its forms. Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris Rose and the trusty […]
Riverbench Winery Oak-aged Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines. In 1973, Riverbench Vineyard & Winery was established in the Santa Maria Valley when its first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were planted on the property. Since then, they have built a reputation for outstanding Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines by enhancing the natural […]
Koehler Winery This vineyard is sown with a rich history. Grapes were grown on the land for more than 40 years before the Koehler family came to purchase the land in the 90s. The 67-acre vineyard was known for its superb fruit in and around the Santa Ynez Valley. Not too long after, the Koehler’s decided they […]
Kita Wines Located in the heart of Santa Barbara County wine country. Founded in 2010, Kitá Wines is a small, premium winery located in the Santa Ynez Valley within the Santa Barbara County AVA (American Viticultural Area). The word “Kitá” means “Our Valley Oak” in the Santa Ynez Chumash native language of Samala. Like the valley oak, […]
Bedford Winery A winery for the adventurous that seek the uncommon, value authenticity, and are captivated by character. Along with barrel fermented Chardonnays and signature Syrahs, there is always the surprise of lesser known varietals such as Mourvèdre, Cabernet Franc, or a dry Gewürztraminer to ponder. Take the path less traveled and enjoy the ultimate wine experience […]
CORE Winery Visit this charming downtown Old Town Orcutt location for CORE Winery’s tasting room. While CORE features a wide range of wines, it is best known for red blends which have been made since the 2001 vintage. CORE offers a selection of specialty cheeses to enjoy with a glass of wine or to take home. The […]
Rancho Sisquoc Winery Crafting quality wines in small quantities for more than 40 years. Rancho Sisquoc’s vineyards grow some of the most sought-after grapes on the Central Coast, and only their estate-grown grapes are used in crafting their award-winning wines. Varietals include Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Johannesburg Riesling, Malbec, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Petit Syrah, Petite Verdot, Pinot Noir, […]
cnagy wines Leave with new friends and perceptions. For Clarissa Nagy, winemaking has surpassed a passion. She is determined, and she has prioritized the wine experience for whoever decides to sip one of her delicately made wines. Her winemaking journey in the Santa Maria Valley came as a pleasant surprise in the early 2000s. The Santa Maria […]
Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estates A family with five generations of farming under their belt. The Miller family of Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Estates has a farming and ranching legacy that dates back to 1871. In 1969 the vision for the Bien Nacido and Solomon Hills Estate Winery was made a reality with the help of Bob and Steve Miller […]
Demetria Estate Along a stretched, private driveway sits The Demetria Estate Winery, offering daily tastings by appointment only. With a beautiful picnic area and principal varietals including Chardonnay, Cinsaut, Counoise, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Rousanne, Syrah, Tempranillo, Riesling, Viognier, Picpoul Blanc, this is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon tasting some of the […]
Tres Hermanas Vineyard & Winery Located along the famed Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, Tres Hermanas Vineyard & Winery was founded in 2001 by Marvin & Paulette Teixeira with the planting of a small vineyard on their cattle ranch. The label is a picture of the barn that exhibits the JT cattle brand, which was Marvin’s father’s brand used to identify […]
Cambria Winery & Vineyards Family-owned, sustainably-farmed, and passionately tended. Operated by a team proud to be stewards of this remarkable property, each wine Cambria produces is 100 percent estate, fully revealing the essence of the Santa Maria Bench. Located at the northern end of Santa Barbara County, Cambria’s estate vineyards thrive on the foothills of the largest east-west oriented […]
J. Wilkes The J. Wilkes AVA’s have a memorable legacy. The legacy began in the hills of the Santa Maria Valley many years before it was founded in 2001. Jefferson Wilkes, a well-known grape grower, salesman and ambassador for Santa Maria and Paso Robles wine, was always highly involved in the wine trade in the Santa Maria […]
Byron Estate Site-specific wines from distinctive vineyards. Since 1984, Byron has cultivated an obsession for crafting site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from distinctive vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley and Santa Rita Hills appellations. Byron has several vineyards along the Central Coast, most producing their famous site-specific wines. The Nielsen Vineyard, Bien Nacido Vineyard, and Julia’s Vineyard […]
Lieu Dit Lieu Dit was founded in 2011 and focuses solely in the varieties indigenous to the Loire Valley, now grown in Santa Barbara County. The varied micro-climates and marine based soils of Santa Barbara County are ideally suited to this set of grapes. Lieu Dit centers on Sauvignon Blanc and more limited bottlings of Chenin Blanc, […]
Vino et Amicis One of the Central Coast’s best-kept secrets. Nestled in the trendy Old Town district of Orcutt, Vino et Amicis is one of the Central Coast’s best-kept secrets. Step into a relaxing local wine bar where you can find specialty items that you wouldn’t find elsewhere. Originally founded in 2018, Vino et Amicis features the best […]
Costa De Oro Winery Named “the Most Unique Tasting Room on the Central Coast.” The New Times named the Costa De Oro tasting room the most unique on the Central Coast. Find out for yourself why as you discover some of the finest wines from the Central Coast, created using the artistry of old-world winemaking styles and new-world grape […]
Foxen Vineyard and Winery Follow Foxen Canyon Road deep into Santa Maria wine country to find Foxen. Their tasting rooms – along the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail – are situated on 2,000 acres of beautiful California ranch land where visitors have the opportunity to visit the original location, lovingly known as “The Shack,” to see where it all began […]
Palmina Palmina produces a full range of wines crafted from Italian varietals grown in Santa Barbara County, California. Palmina is not trying to emulate the Italian versions of those wines, but rather translate the history of those grapes to the growing conditions and vineyard sites of the very unique characteristics of Santa Barbara County. The wines […]
Foxen Canyon Wine Trail Home to 16 wineries, it’s the perfect way to taste wine from the oldest appellation in Santa Barbara County.
Tantara Winery Since 1997, Tantara has been dedicated to producing the very finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They are known for keeping their winery production small on account of their commitment to detail and the finite amount of fruit that meets their standards. Winery tours are by appointment only. Visitors can taste wines among their working barrels […]
Foxen Canyon Wine Trail Foxen Canyon Wine Trail is home to some of the most accomplished winemakers in California. You’ll find a diverse selection of world class wines within our group of 14 wineries along the 30 mile stretch of Foxen Canyon Road that runs between Los Olivos and Santa Maria. Stunning sceneries, vineyards and rolling hills add to […]
Fess Parker The Fess Parker tasting room offers a classic tasting, featuring food and wine pairings. The winery and tasting room are loosely designed after an Australian sheep station, featuring a stone fireplace, stone floors and wraparound verandas with picnic tables. The amphitheater-style lawn provides a serene setting, ideal for picnics. With the hope and dream of […]
Presqu'ile Winery Voted Top 10 Best Tasting Room Presqu’ile Winery won in USA TODAY’s 2019 National Readers Poll of 10 Best Tasting Rooms across the United States for a second year.
Voted Top 5 Best Wine Regions by USA Today Have you heard the news? Santa Barbara County has placed fourth in the USA Today 10Best poll for best wine region in the United States...
Named One of the New Top 10 Cities for Wine Snobs The Travel Channel names the Santa Maria Valley as One of the New Top 10 Cities for Wine Snobs. The Santa Maria Valley is hot right now. Why? For starters, the cost of living and of properties in this Central Valley region are much less expensive than up north in Napa...