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The first certified organic vineyard in Santa Barbara County, Rinconada is imm... The first certified organic vineyard in Santa Barbara County, Rinconada is immediately to the west of Sanford & Benedict. While the aromas are close relatives of Sanford & Benedict, the mouthfeel of the wine is fuller, fleshier, and just a bit more... more

The 2019 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is remarkably complex with powerful l... The 2019 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is remarkably complex with powerful layers of Braeburn apple, pear, lemon cream, and guava. The fruit characteristics are balanced by notes of flint in this intricate bouquet. The creamy texture carries juicy... more

The Santa Barbara Chardonnay sets the foundation for how they vinify whites at... The Santa Barbara Chardonnay sets the foundation for how they vinify whites at Presqu'ile. This bright and refreshing wine is loaded with flavors of Meyer lemon, citrus peel, crushed white flowers, and saline. Pair this bottle with cheese boards,... more

Wonderfully tuned in a tight, crystalline, vibrant blend between two outstandi... Wonderfully tuned in a tight, crystalline, vibrant blend between two outstanding vineyard sources in the Sta. Rita Hills ( Zotovich Family and Sanford & Benedict). This wine sings with notes of lemon curd, citrus blossom, Bartlett pear, graham,... more

This vibrant wine hints at its Santa Barbara Chardonnay character with an appe... This vibrant wine hints at its Santa Barbara Chardonnay character with an appearance of bright straw and fragrant aromas of citrus, Asian pear, and a bouquet of soft vanilla. On the palate, grilled lemon dominates and is tamed with fresh pear and... more

The Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is composed of grapes from the Bien Nacido... The Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is composed of grapes from the Bien Nacido, Dierberg, La Rinconada, and Sanford & Benedict vineyards. Aromatically the wine has notes of flint, white chalk, with a combination of stone and citrus fruits and a hint of... more

The Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is composed of grapes from the Bien Nacido... The Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is composed of grapes from the Bien Nacido, Dierberg, La Rinconada, and Sanford & Benedict vineyards. Aromatically the wine has notes of flint, white chalk, with a combination of stone and citrus fruits and a hint of... more

The 2021 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is a beautiful example of the Au Bon ... The 2021 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is a beautiful example of the Au Bon Climat style. The flinty, stony aromas stand out, while in the background is an intriguing spice note of clove and nutmeg from surlies barrel aging in somewhat neutral,... more

The 2019 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is pale gold. Aromas of baked apple, ... The 2019 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is pale gold. Aromas of baked apple, faint pineapple and subtle baking spices fill the glass. Smooth flavors of Grannysmith apple and Asian pear coat the tongue. This Chardonnay stays bright with just the right... more

The 2018 Syrah is inky purple with aromas of blackberry, dried herbs, and whit... The 2018 Syrah is inky purple with aromas of blackberry, dried herbs, and white pepper. A blend of both cool climate and warmer climate grapes, this wine has a deep richness nicely cut by its acidity. Full-bodied, with rich flavors of baked blueberries... more

#37 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023The 2022 diatom Santa Barbara Chardonnay off... #37 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2023The 2022 diatom Santa Barbara Chardonnay offers aromas of lemon, citrus blossom and wet sand with flavors of saline and white peach on the palate. A precise, balanced wine. Fascinating aromas of Asian pear, lime and... more

This 2021 vintage has a complex array of aromas and flavors that only come abo... This 2021 vintage has a complex array of aromas and flavors that only come about with extended cluster hang time. Very dark in color with silky and full bodied texture. Blackberry, black currant, gunpowder, and black licorice flavors. Beautiful long... more

This 2020 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is from Lafond Vineyard. Different f... This 2020 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is from Lafond Vineyard. Different fermentation techniques were also employed to increase complexity. Big fruit, bright acidity and a smooth finish combine to define one of our trademark wines. more

The 2019 vintage is a truly stunning expression of Santa Barbara County Pinot ... The 2019 vintage is a truly stunning expression of Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir. The bouquet is alluring, offering fruit-forward notes of wild strawberry, pomegranate, and dried cherry, intermingled with black tea leaves and citrus rind. The... more

Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark ruby color, the wine opens to reveal expr... Meiomi Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark ruby color, the wine opens to reveal expressive aromas of juicy blackberry, boysenberry, and bramble, along with notes of toasty vanilla and graham cracker. The full flavors are highlighted by a plush, velvety... more

As our first Santa Barbara County Syrah, we felt this wine is a stunning examp... As our first Santa Barbara County Syrah, we felt this wine is a stunning example of Syrah. Full bodied and refined with rich blueberry and dried fruits notes. The density, texture, and depth of this wine are a testament to the quality of the vineyards.... more

Sine Qua Non has produced some spectacular Syrahs, buying fruit from the best ... Sine Qua Non has produced some spectacular Syrahs, buying fruit from the best sources in Santa Barbara - the Alban, Stolpman, and Bien Nacido vineyards. The 1996 Against The Wall Syrah is cut from the same mold as the 1997. The color is opaque... more

Vibrant garnet red. Intoxicating notes of wild red brambleberry, watermelon, d... Vibrant garnet red. Intoxicating notes of wild red brambleberry, watermelon, dried herbs and hints of cured meat and baking spices. Fresh, vibrant and delicious with red tropical fruits and concentrated on the palate. Smooth and sublime.... more

A year-in, year-out smoking wine, the 2022 Syrah Santa Barbara County reveals ... A year-in, year-out smoking wine, the 2022 Syrah Santa Barbara County reveals a deep ruby hue as well as a ripe, decadent, full-bodied style in its pure black and blue fruits, peppery herbs, and violet-driven aromas and flavors. Textured and... more

Highly aromatic with flavors of grapefruit, peach, honeysuckle, lemon curd wit... Highly aromatic with flavors of grapefruit, peach, honeysuckle, lemon curd with minerality and a note of nutmeg in the background. It is round mid-palate but is zippy and bright with fresh acidity. It finishes with notes of elderberry and brioche while... more