Wine in Santa Barbara County

The color is a rich scarlet-red, with opulent aromas of blackberry, black cherry, cinnamon, nutmeg and a hint of caramel. The palate comes alive with flavors of ripe raspberries, strawberry jam, a dense blackberry core, warm gingerbread, and a hint of toffee. It is perfectly balanced with refreshing acidity, plush weight on the mid-palate and a wonderfully supple texture. The expansive fruit flavors carry through to a long, pure and persistent finish. When asked to describe this wine, I simply say it’s like a taste of Christmas, all year long.

Pretty aromas of lemongrass, grapefruit and honeysuckle lead to lush flavors of ripe pear, apple and hints of tangerine. Clean and crisp with traces of minerality on the palate, this wine has mouthwatering acidity and a light, tart finish making it especially food-friendly. SeaGlass Pinot Grigio is a natural with all kinds of seafood and lightly spicy Asian fare.

Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay is an ocean influenced, single vineyard expression of “refrigerated sunshine” in a glass – layered, elegant, distinct. Fresh granny smith apples, floral and spice aromas dominate the nose; pink grapefruit, tangerine, citrus blossom, and apple pie flavors are balanced by a bit of wet stone. The oak influence creates a nice mid-palate, yet the wine still shows a balanced acidity that carries through the long finish. Chardonnay is one of the most celebrated white wines in Santa Barbara County, California. All grapes from the Estate Vineyards are certified under the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and Sustainability in Practice.

Deep ruby color and wonderfully aromatic, the palate consistently offers a charming purity of fruit with refined tannins and a solid structure.

Light straw color; light citrus and mineral in the aromas; lively palate; bright citrus flavors; crisp finish.

Discover Lyric Pinot Noir Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

VARIETAL: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc VINEYARD: 50% Happy Canyon, 50% Crown Point APPELLATION/AVA: Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara County CASES: 240 TASTING NOTES: Cranberry, pomegranate, strawberry, cinnamon PRODUCTION: On skins for 6 hours, the juice quickly separates from the skins FERMENTATION: Fermented in tank and temperature controlled for 5 weeks at 50°F. Aged on lees for 6 months in neutral oak. ELEVAGE: 100% neutral oak, 6 months HAPPY CANYON VINEYARD: Planted in 1996, Happy Canyon is the warmest microclimate in the Santa Ynez Valley. Mid-morning fog lifts to sunshine, with summertime temperatures in the low- to mid-90s. CROWN POINT VINEYARD: Crown Point is situated on the other side of the canyon in Happy Canyon, geographically 2 miles away from each other. Crown Point is an estate vineyard & winery located in the foothills of the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA.

Aromas of cherries, strawberries and blackberries, layered with hints of cola and caramel. This wine is intense and mouth-filling with flavors of cherry, crème de cassis and berry pie, complemented by supple acidity and firm tannins.

Lead Vocals - Not just a great voice, but also a great performer. Bien Nacido has been the front man for American Pinot Noir for over 40 years and the own-rooted Pommard Clone in G Block’s gravel and sandy loam provide the complexity of a true icon.

Dime is a perfect ten. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot from two of the most prime spots in the Santa Ynez Valley, this wine is a wonderful portrayal of where it comes from and how it was made. Grapes were picked at 24.5 brix for fruit and texture, and the juice was fermented in a stainless steel fermenter before 14 months aging in 40% new french oak. Pumpovers during fermentation provided gentle extraction, and the result is soft tannins and a lush, velvety texture. Dark black and blue fruits combine with complex earthy notes in this exquisite Santa Ynez Valley cuvée.

Tasted as a barrel sample, the Chardonnay Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard has outstanding potential with its pineapple, citrus, lime peel and seawater-like aromas and flavors flowing nicely to a medium-bodied, focused and racy style on the palate. Barrel-fermented and aged on its lees, it should drink nicely for 4-6 years after release.

Discover Arnold Palmer Chardonnay Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Light salmon in color. Stone fruit and wild strawberry backed by zippy acid and Limestone minerality. The vibrant wine is held together with an approachably round mid-palate - Angel food cake and baby peaches.

The Goat Rock Syrah is a dark inky color with a dense texture. The wine opens with bright aromas of blackberry and ripe boysenberry. The aromas lead to a rich palate of juicy black fruits, black pepper and brown spice. For maximum flavor and care, the grapes are brought into the winery and fermented in small five ton fermenters; punchdowns are done by hand. Each lot spends 11 months in 75 percent new French oak to add to the complexity and mouthfeel.

Discover Zaca Mesa Syrah Reserve 2011 Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

What makes this area truly unique is the purely East/West maritime mouth that funnels cooling coastal fog, and wind to the vines. One of the smaller AVAs in California, Sta. Rita Hills is one of the world’s best cool-climate growing regions of Pinot Noir. This wine is focused, with bright strawberry and cherry notes and a subtle, pleasing tension. 95 Pts - Jeb Dunnuck (v.18) 95 Pts - Wine Advocate (v.17)

Discover Two Sisters Pinot Noir Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Ripe notes of pineapple, red apple and meyer lemon are enhanced with toasty oak, vanilla bean, marzipan, and peach. The palette opens with a fantastically weighty mouthfeel with rich flavors of pineapple juice, apple peel and blanched almonds with a creamy complexity balanced with a lemon pith-like structure. The finish streamlines with zesty acidity, giving this rich wine a clean and refreshing finish loaded with stone fruit and white gummy flavors.

Since 1989 our family owned and operated winery has produced wines of superior quality and value. Our Riesling is a refreshing, off-dry wine with prominent apricot, white peach, lychee nut, Granny Smith apple and lemon cream flavors.

The Parker West Pinot Noir exhibits a true sense of place offering forward dark cherry, raspberry and floral notes supported by attractive mineral and spicy notes. This is a structured Pinot Noir that retains elegance and gracefulness due to bright natural acidity. Enjoy!