From cool coastal sites to warmer inland slopes, every bottle tells a different Santa Barbara story.
Discover our current releases, each expressing the unique character of our vineyard sites across Santa Barbara County.
The nose is greeted with aromas of dark berries and subtle notes of fresh tarragon and mocha. On the palate, flavors of blackberry, plum and elderberry are followed by hints of hazelnut and vanilla. This full-bodied Cab is bold yet elegant, with velvety structured tannins and a lingering rich, black fruit finish.
The nose is greeted with strawberry and black cherry notes, followed by cranberry, vanilla and mocha aromas. This medium-bodied Pinot Noir offers bright acidity and soft tannins with a lingering toasty oak finish.
The nose is greeted with vanilla and toasty oak notes, followed by yellow apple, stone fruit, pear and citrus aromas. This medium-bodied Chardonnay offers bright fruit flavors and finishes with caramel and sweet oak.
As one of the few wines where we incorporate new oak—and with our longest élevage at 16 months—this Syrah Noir reveals a velvety, polished texture worthy of life’s most special tables. Aromas and flavors of pepper, smoked meat, anise, and eucalyptus unfold into layers of blueberry, wild flowers, and toasted vanilla. The 2024 Syrah Noir carries quiet power, depth, and nuance. It is captivating in its youth, yet built with the structure and balance to reward long-term cellaring. This is a wine you can enjoy now or confidently lay down for up to 30 years to experience its full evolution.
Tensley Estate is so special to us, having been planted with my son, Oliver, in our very own backyard in Los Olivos. This 2 acre vineyard is carefully tended to with great sun exposure and sandy soils. A medium to full-bodied, round, supple, nicely textured Syrah. A hint of spicy pepperiness, red and blue fruits, and smokey bacon fat all grace this complex Syrah. This vineyard just gets better every year, and this may be the best vintage yet.
From the high-elevation sites of Colson Canyon to the windswept slopes of Sta. Rita Hills, each vineyard contributes its unique voice to our wines.
Tensley Vineyard is a small estate — just two and a half acres — farmed meticulously. The vineyard's low-vigor soils, combined with diligent canopy management and sustainable practices, lead to tiny, concentrated grape clusters and relatively low yields.
The rocky, iron-laced, and rugged terrain tends to stress the vines — forcing them to struggle a bit. That struggle results in small, concentrated grape clusters with intense flavor. The combination of altitude, soil, and climate (warm days but cooler Santa Maria-Valley-adjacent nights) helps produce grapes with plenty of acidity, bold fruit characteristics, and strong structure (tannins, minerality, complexity).
Thompson Vineyard is located in the eastern part of Santa Barbara County, where warmer days and cooler nights create ideal conditions for Syrah. The site's rolling terrain and well-drained soils promote strong vine health while preserving natural acidity. Wines from this vineyard tend to be bold, structured, and expressive.
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