21 / SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY
65. LARNER VINEYARD & WINERY
A family-run boutique winery specializing in a limited production of handcrafted wines including Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, and Viognier, tasting room at 2900 Grand Ave, inside the historic Los Olivos General Store. Thurs – Mon 11am to 5pm; 805-688-8148; www.larnerwine.com
71. MELVILLE WINERY
Melville is a 100% estate winery producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Tasting room and picnic area located in the Sta. Rita Hills. 5185 E. Highway 246, Lompoc. Group tours on Saturdays & Sundays at noon & 2pm. Open daily 11am to 4pm. 805-735-7030; www.melvillewinery.com
66. LAVENDAR OAK VINEYARD
Dean & Christi Heck have partnered with pioneer Michael Benedict using sustainable farming techniques. All wines are estate produced by hand in small batches. 310-721-1988; deanheck@gmail.com
72. MOSBY WINERY
Committed to producing award-winning Cal-Italian wines: Pinot Grigio, Cortese, Traminer, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, Teroldego, Lagrein, and Primativo. 9496 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton; Open Mon – Fri 10am to 4pm, Sat – Sun 10am to 4:30pm; 805-688-2415; www.mosbywines.com
67. LONGORIA WINES
Producing ultra premium wines since 1982: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Albarino, Syrah, Tempranillo & Bordeaux-style blends. Los Olivos: 2935 Grand Ave., daily 11am to 4:30pm and Winery: 1700 Industrial Way, Unit A, Lompoc, Fri – Sun 11am to 4:30pm. 866-759-4637; www.longoriawine.com
73. MUNICIPAL WINEMAKERS
After spending our formative years traveling and studying terroir and techniques, we are now working hard to make honest, interesting, and delicious wines for the people of this world. We do this with love—carefully and slowly. 22 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara; Sun – Wed 11am to 6pm, Thurs, Fri & Sat 11am to 11pm; 805-931-6864; www.municipalwinemakers.com
68. LUCAS & LEWELLEN VINEYARDS
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards is a small family-owned winery located in the heart of “Sideways” country – Santa Barbara County. We farm 400 acres of estate grown, handpicked grapes located in 3 different microclimates. 1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang. Sun – Thurs 10am to 5pm, Fri – Sat 10am to 8pm. 805-686-9336; www.llwine.com
74. OREANA WINERY
Located in a converted tire shop two blocks from the beach, Winemaker Christian Garvin produces micro-batches of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Malbec and eclectic blends. Open daily 11am to 5pm at 205 Anacapa Street, 805-962-5857; www.oreanawinery.com
69. MARGERUM WINE COMPANY
MWC creates handcrafted wines that are indicative of the place where they are grown. We make wines that have individual characteristics and personality. The scale of production is at a level where we can know the wine as it is raised the antithesis. 813 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara Studio C in El Paseo adjacent to the Wine Cask Restaurant and Intermezzo Cafe; Daily noon to 6pm or by appointment at the winery. 805-845-8435; www.margerumwinecompany.com
75. PALI WINE COMPANY
Founded in 2005, Pali Wine Co. produces highly-rated single-vineyard & appellations-specific premium Pinot Noirs for the best possible price without compromising vineyard sources & winemaking. 116 E. Yanonali Street, Santa Barbara and 1501 E. Chestnut Street, Lompoc. 11am to 6pm Thur; 11am to 7pm, Fri – Sun. 805-560-7254; www.paliwineco.com
70. MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD
Martian is a down to earth biodynamic vineyard and winery in Los Alamos, California. Dedicated to the journey from sky to ground to grape to barrel to bottle and straight into your glass. 9110 Alisos Canyon Rd, Los Alamos, 3.2 miles off the 101 Hwy on the right hand side! Wed – Sun 11am to 5pm. 805-344-1804; www.martianvineyard.com
76. PALMINA
Vintners Steve & Chrystal Clifton produce handcrafted Italian varietals that are an extension of the plate. Visit our enoteca for a unique tasting experience! 1520 E. Chestnut Ct, Lompoc. Open Thurs – Sun 11am to 5pm. 805-735-2030; www.palminawines.com