90-93 Point Wines: Santa Barbara County

#18, Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025

The 2023 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) is a total delight. Fresh, aromatic and very pretty, the 2023 is all class. Freshly cut flowers, red-toned fruit, orange peel, spice, mint and white pepper soar out of the glass. This deceptively... Read More

An alluring pale liquid gold shimmers in the glass with abounding aromatics from the get-go. Ripe Meyer lemon, apricot, crème brulée, wet stone, fresh palmier, brioche and a touch of Marcona almond. On the palate,... Read More

The grapes for our Ballard Canyon Estate Syrah release are from the vineyards around the winery, located in beautiful Ballard Canyon. Situated in the larger Santa Ynez Valley appellation, Ballard Canyon has its own nuances and... Read More

Simultaneously indulgent and refined, with notes reminiscent of stone fruit, honeycomb, and a hint of citrus zest on the nose. The palate mirrors Santa Barbara’s most celebrated delicacy—urchin harvested from the Channel... Read More