Family owned by the Lafond family, Santa Barbara Winery was the first winery in Santa Barbara after prohibition ended. Their Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is a a classic full-bodied Chardonnay, but also provides a backbone of acidity, keeping the wine in balance. It is from vineyards scattered across Santa Barbara County from the warmer Santa Ynez Valley to the cooler Santa Rita Hills.
Our Pinot Noir is sourced entirely from our North Canyon Vineyard, which is located adjacent to Bien Nacido, the most famous vineyard in the Central Coast. The Cuyama River runs alongside the vineyard, providing a maritime influence which contributes to an elegant, expressive Pinot Noir.
Family owned by the Lafond family, Santa Barbara Winery was the first winery in Santa Barbara after prohibition ended. The grapes are grown in two estate vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills AVA, an appellation known internationally for exceptional Pinot Noir. Exhibiting flavors and aromas of black cherry, strawberry, violets and black tea.