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What's new and noteworthy in Santa Ynez and Ojai

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Designer Susie Crippen at home and the summer's chicest parties

Heather James Fine Art opens, the Wildling Museum in Solvang, and more

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Where to sip and sup in Santa Ynez and Lompoc

Written by Degen Pener. Photographs by Beau Grealy. Styled by Alison Edmond

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A LUCKY HORSESHOE Written by Joan Tapper. Photographs by Dewey Nicks

106 CALIFORNIA SPIRIT + SOUTHERN CHARM Written by Sally Daye

114 WESTERN EXPOSURE Written by Joan Tapper. Photographs by Victoria Pearson

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Celebrating the Channel Islands at the Santa Barbara Harbor Festival

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ON THE COVER Zoey Deutch in Valentino.

ILLUSTRATION: DAVID DOWNTON

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ome fall, I find myself craving autumnal moments in a place of eternal sunshine.

So where better to dive into the new season than in the Santa Ynez Valley— our neighbor to the north? The Western vibes only add to the nostalgia of yesteryear in a place that prizes the slower pace of life while still celebrating all that our region has to offer.

Take polo legend Memo Gracida who chose to make the valley his home with his wife, Meghan, recently after having lived and traveled the world extensively. His plot of paradise is the perfect perch for his equestrian center and new polo academy.

Famed photographer Dewey Nicks visited the Gracidas on their sprawling La Herradura Ranch (“A Lucky Horseshoe,” page 94) to document a day in the life on their idyllic Santa Ynez homestead.

Speaking of homesteading, The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort has been a part of familial gatherings for decades. Multi-generations come for the traditions of years past and to get back to nature…. And while some may say don’t mess with perfection, design darling Nathan Turner saw the potential to take it to the next level. His eye transformed three cottage suites into the Turner House—the ultimate “Ralph Lauren-inspired” country getaway. To celebrate the launch of the new space, Turner invited a few friends/city slickers (“Western Exposure,” page 114 ) up for the ultimate day of cowboy dreams complete with a full breakfast ride.

Riding is a big part of the valley lifestyle, but at Rancho La Zaca, great wine, company,

and entertaining take center focus. East Coast transplant Frances Schultz, a former magazine editor and author, regularly opens her gates to guests as often as she can. So much so that she is releasing a cookbook including some of the unforgettable soirées that have taken place on the ranch (“California Spirit + Southern Charm,” page 106). While the elegant interiors inform some of Schultz’s hospitality aesthetics, I venture to say it is the wine country’s verdant landscape that is the real inspiration.

And when thinking of muses, while most of our feature well is an ode to Santa Ynez and its charms, Santa Barbara and its denizens are the background/ inspiration for the first season of Netflix’s The Politician (created by wunderkinds Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk of Glee and American Horror Story fame). The political satire set in a fictional Santa Barbara high school is packed with Hollywood star power. With Gwyneth Paltrow (a former UCSB student who has always loved this town and is now a part-time Montecitan) producing and taking a lead role in the production alongside Broadway phenom Ben Platt and the legendary Jessica Lange, it’s sure to be the fall season’s big TV hit. Our cover subject, rising star Zoey Deutch, is also at the heart of the show and garnering the entertainment industry’s full attention. We spotlight the petite yet ever-present actress in the season’s “power suit” menswear trends for “ZOEY” (page 84).

Horses, vineyards, and rolling hills dotted with oaks all add to my sentimental autumnal yearnings, and there’s no better place to experience it than in our own backyard (and in this issue).

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CONTRIBUTORS A N N A F ER G US O N -S PA R K S “I’m really digging the Lompoc murals. Public art fans should definitely consider a visit,” says the Santa Ynez Valley local who has her finger on the pulse of what’s happening over the hill (“Bits & Bites,” page 76 and “Head North,” page 79). “And rounding up food and drink businesses in these regions is always a refreshing reminder of how our culinary scene is thriving.” S.Y. VALLEY MUST DOS Tiki Tuesday at High Roller Tiki Lounge. • Midweek strolls around Solvang. • La Purisima for tranquil walks.

Contributors J O H N R US S O “As a commercial photographer, finding time to shoot something that’s purely your own creative expression is difficult,” says the Angeleno who photographed Angela Lindvall for “Untamed Beauty” (page 51). “This shoot was my opportunity to do just that, and the day couldn’t have gone more incredibly.” S.B. MUST DOS Day hikes in the mountains of Montecito. • Photographic journeys through the Santa Ynez Valley. • Ending the day with a stop at Olio e Limone.

BEAU GREALY “This shoot was a wonderful experience to be out in nature, surrounded by animals with fun and talented people,” says the Los Angeles-based photographer who shot actress Zoey Deutch for “ZOEY” (page 84).

S.B. MUST DOS Fish with my son off Stearns Wharf • Have a quick beer at Lama Dog Tap Room. • Hike Rattlesnake Canyon Park.

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VICTORIA P E ARSON “It was wonderful to meet someone with such style and passion about what they do,” says the Ojai-based photographer who captured designer Susie Crippen at home for “Out of Africa” (page 54). “And it was inspiring to see what Nathan Turner has done with a classic California dude ranch [“Western Exposure,” page 114]. Shooting at the Alisal was like a mini vacation.” OJAI MUST DOS Knitting with my friends at Cattywampus. • Bart’s Books, naturally. • The Ojai Raptor Center.

DEGEN P ENER “The Politician is one of the shows I’m most excited about seeing this fall, so I was thrilled to interview Zoey Deutch about starring in it and about how much she’s fallen in love with Santa Barbara,” says the Los Angeles-based writer who profiled the actress for “ZOEY” (page 84). S.B. MUST DOS I love the plant-based food at Oliver’s.

You don’t even really think about the fact that it’s a vegan restaurant, it’s just great cuisine. • The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is gorgeous and shows all the remarkable native California plants that thrive with low water. • I frequently stop into Chocolate Maya for sweets from around the world.

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EVERY BOARD TELLS A STORY Artist BOBBI BENNETT’s Cactus Sun on a Rockin Fig surfboard ($8,500). “My inspiration was falling in love with the Southwest and applying it to the ‘California Dreaming’ mentality,” says Bennett.

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Go low-key and check into an Airstream at CARAVAN OUTPOST, 805-836-4891, caravanoutpostojai.com, shop for local threads at IN THE FIELD, 806-633-0021, inthefieldojai .com, and hit up the food trucks and flagship blends at TOPA MOUNTAIN WINERY, 805-6401190, topamountainwinery.com.

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Pick a Pumpkin Pack the kiddos up and head to BOCCALI RANCH for the perfect jack-o-lantern. Open October 5 through 31, the farm features hay rides (a haunted one too), a maze, and a bounty of seasonal goodies. 3277 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-669-7077, boccalis.com.

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Shift into luxe mode at the OJAI VALLEY INN, 855-697-8780, ojaivalleyinn .com. After indulging in the spa’s signature East West Ritual, hop on a beach cruiser and peruse the outdoor shelves at BART’S BOOKS, 805-646-3755, bartsbooksojai.com, and linger over wine and cheese on the patio at TIPPLE & RAMBLE, 805-319-9496, tippleandramble.com, then toast each other—and a good ride—back at the inn over pixie margaritas. JENNIFER BLAISE KRAMER

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Ojai’s newest digs—Shelter Social Club’s newly renovated midcentury-chic CAPRI HOTEL. Each of the 30 rooms— and pool area—have been updated to include contemporary furnishings and amenities, ready to welcome visitors to the serene valley. 1180 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-646-4305, hotelojai.com.

Mind the middle of the road with a poolside dip at the roadside OJAI RANCHO INN, 805-646-1434, ojairanchoinn.com, shop inside an old gas station for leather key chains and ceramic cactus mugs at SUMMER CAMP, 805-861-7109, shopsummercamp.com, and then hit up TOPA TOPA & SAMA SAMA, 805-798-9079, topatopa .beer for a cold Chief Peak IPA and plate of spicy “crack” wings.

You might find live music—if not, grab a ticket to the Ojai Bowlful of Blues on September 22 at the LIBBEY BOWL, 805-272-3881, libbeybowl.org.

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MISS Check out these up-and-coming bands at Deer Lodge The Los Angeles-based, classic rock-inspired PACIFIC RANGE performs two nights—September 20 and 21.

Singer/songwriter SHYLAH RAY & THE SUNSHINE BAND brings her sultry blues/reggae-inspired tunes on September 28 and 29.

Indie guitarist SHANE ALEXANDER & THE GREAT FAVORITES are playing with Ojaibased musician JEFF UZZEL (known for his mix of acoustics and sonic landscapes) on October 5 and 6.

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TIGHT KNIT The upcoming CRAVE WORKSHOP (inquire for pricing) September 27 to 29 promises three days of artful nature retreats, including painting with foraged ink, natural dyeing, and printing with flowers and leaves—all while being nourished with chef Rebecca Taylor’s wholesome fare. 213268-0454, craveretreats.org.

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Hands of Time Every year, Ojai’s CAROLYN GLASOE BAILEY FOUNDATION chooses an artist for its Art Prize, which includes a $10,000 cash grant, a residency in Ojai, and a solo exhibition. Sculptor Kelly Akashi is this year’s award winner. The artist has been casting her own hands in metal for several years—an ongoing project to document the effects of time. The foundation has agreed to support her project for a 10-year period; her most current hand sculpture is on view at the foundation until 2020, when the metal portion of the sculpture will be replaced with a new casting of Akashi’s hand. A newly cast hand will be substituted annually through 2029. 248 S. Montgomery Rd., Unit A, Ojai, 805-633-9188, carolynglasoebaileyfoundation.org. L.D. PORTER

Kelly Akashi: 2019-2029 , bronze, glass, alabaster, 11 x 17 x 7 in.

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Precious Bounty Farm to table gets a hand with these local stands Katherine and Jason Lesh (her family has been farming since 1973 as Shepherd Farms) sell fresh, organic fruits and vegetables at their FARM CART ORGANICS, farmcartorganics .com, in downtown Carpinteria. The couple uses biodynamic farming practices to produce the best fruit and vegetables, outsourcing only a few other bits of produce to provide an abundant selection for their farm stand, cart, and boxes.

Open seven days a week on Lillie Avenue in Summerland, SWEET WHEEL FARMS, 805770-3677, sweetwheelfarms.com, offers fresh local organic fruits and vegetables, flowers, honey, snack bars, and more.

Recently opened in a more urban part of Santa Barbara, the Farmstand Market at FUNK ZONE FARMS, 805-708-0063, pops up the first and third Saturday of each month. Featuring produce from the gardens, this farm aims to be a place where the community can come together through a shared appreciation of healthy foods.

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Visit the farm stand at LANE FARMS, 805964-3773, lanefarms.com—a local favorite since 1939. This organic produce stand features an abundance of delicious homegrown fruits and vegetables as well as local and organic produce from neighboring farms.

At THE FARMSTEAD AT FOLDED HILLS, 805-694-8086, foldedhills.com, locals are invited to stop by the shop to select from a wide range of freshly harvested produce grown in their fields, veggies from neighboring farms, small batches of local artisanal treats, or to gather produce from the fields.

Just a bit up the road in Lompoc, BUTTERBEAN STUDIOS, butterbeanstudios.com, features a pumpkin farm stand that’s grown and managed by owners Kenny and Erin Pata’s children. Open 24/7 on an honor-box system starting on October 1, the stand can be found at the mile-two marker of Jalama Road. A few select items—butterbeans, duck eggs, raw unfiltered honey, and more—are sold at the stand, highlighting the rare items the farm has to offer. HANNAH MILLER

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PHOTOGRAPHS: FOLDED HILLS, MELISSA GIDNEY; FARM CART ORGANICS, MIKAELA HAMILTON

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Farmstead at Folded Hills; Funk Zone Farms produce; Butterbean Studios; Farm Cart Organics’ Katherine and Jason Lesh.

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Legends of the Fall

Dive into 400 pages of photographer Stephan Vanfleteren’s Surf Tribe , $75, Porch.

The small-town feel of Carpinteria—known for its vintage spots, local surf shops, and beachy vibe—attracts those who want to be laid-back, toes in the sand, or catching a left at Tar Pits. Herewith are our best Indian summer finds.

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Limited edition of our local island anchorages T-shirt, $34, Rincon Designs.

A rare, original license plate of the Scotty Moffett Ford dealership that was located in Carpinteria in the 1960s, collector’s item, price upon request, Chez Mon Ewe.

Tar Pits Park in Carpinteria.

Tune in to classic Beach Boys albums at Murphy’s Vinyl Shack.

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Global Eye Art Collective’s new Los Olivos digs.

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P.S. Michelle Castle’s HONEY PAPER started out as a cheerful stationery store chock-full of greeting cards, invitations, and other accessories. Now she has branched out and sells even more handmade sustainable offerings, such as “grateful” notes, watercolor maps, journals, and other fun items for kids.

2933 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-3259320, honey-paper.com.

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Makers Space Head to GLOBAL EYE ART COLLECTIVE (now situated in Los Olivos) and WENDY FOSTER LOS OLIVOS on October 12 for De La Tierra—a pop-up makers market where you can meet local artists and browse art and gifts. Geartco.com, wendyfoster.com.

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New to the Lagoon District, LOW PIGEON COFFEE ROASTERS has opened up shop to serve coffee and tea drinks as well as bulk beans from South America, Africa, Asia, and more. 401 E. Haley St., Santa Barbara, 805-280-9380, lowpigeon.com.

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Fun and festive events to celebrate fall in the valley

SEPTEMBER 20-22 Every year since 1936, SOLVANG DANISH DAYS has celebrated the bustling village’s history and heritage with authentic bites, live music, dancing, familyfriendly parades, and more.

Solvangdanishdays.org.

SEPTEMBER 27-29 LOS ALAMOS OLD DAYS pays homage to the town’s Western heritage with a weekend filled with family-friendly activites such as a chili cook-off, pancake breakfast, peddler’s mart, car show, tri-tip barbecues, 5k run/ walk, and more. Facebook.com/ losalamosolddays.

OCTOBER 17-20 Held throughout the six towns of the valley, this year’s TASTE OF THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY: THE FIRST COURSE IN FOOD, WINE, AND EXPERIENCES promises four full days of wine tastings, dinners, seminars, film screenings, grape stomps, live music, vineyard tours, and more.

TasteSYV.com.

OCTOBER 19 Rain or shine, this year’s LOS OLIVOS DAY IN THE COUNTRY takes place from 10 am to 5 pm along Grand Avenue and Alamo Pintado Road with a fun run fit for all ages (pups too!), a charming parade, vendor booths lining the streets, a tractor show, beer garden, and more sips and bites than you’ll be able to try. Losolivosca.com/ day-in-the-country.

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Something’s Cooking “The kitchen is the heart of any home, where people come together and share their lives,” notes Rev. Randall Day, rector of St. Mark’sin-the-Valley in Los Olivos. So it’s appropriate that the vision for the SANTA YNEZ VALLEY COMMUNITY KITCHEN—which is expected to open this autumn on the St. Mark’s campus—is also collaborative and nourishing in the broadest possible sense. Developed through conversations with organizations and individuals trying to address food insecurity in the county, the project “fits with our other outlooks in terms of what a church is,” says Day. A fully appointed commercial kitchen had been built at St. Mark’s in 1992, he says, but it was woefully underused. With a few additions— four sinks, an upgraded hood vent, and a

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A DAY ON THE FARM Experience a day in the Santa Maria Valley exploring more than 10 farms, ranches, wineries, and agricultural organizations with the first annual SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FARM DAY. On September 28, a host of venues— from Rancho Laguna Farms and Riverbench Vineyard to Plantel Nurseries are opening their doors to the public to share a day of self-guided tours and activities. Put on by the Ventura-based nonprofit Students for EcoEducation & Agriculture (SEEAG), this event aims to engage community members in the history of the region’s agriculture with a fun and immersive setting. Enjoy this journey in the comfort of your own vehicle, visiting the locations most intriguing to you. 805-901-0213, santabarbaracountyfarmday.com. H.M.

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TOP TO BOTTOM: Babe Farms’ Jeff Lundberg; Plantel farm.

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cleanable wall finish, totaling about $150,000— the kitchen could be officially permitted. As for what to do with it, the ideas have multiplied: a training venue for local restaurant workers, a place for free kids’ or family lunches on weekends and in summer, a recovery kitchen to preserve gleaned food, a spot to teach folks to cook economically, and more.

Chef Bethany Markee, who has won plaudits for her school and community lunch programs, was hired in July to oversee the build-out and set up procedures. Monies are in place, though donations are always welcome, and small popup fund-raisers will undoubtedly continue.

There will be opportunities for organizations to volunteer, too.

Above all, Day wants to emphasize the larger vision: “The kitchen is meeting needs, but there’s also a human element. We’ll work together, and we’ll all be fed—with food, connection, and a shared identity.” 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos, 805-688-4454, smitv.org. JOAN TAPPER

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UNTAMED BEAUTY Photographer JOHN RUSSO and supermodel ANGELA LINDVALL’s Sexy Beast shoot strikes a wildly gorgeous flamenco trend. The ardent environmentalist and animal lover was braver than most to share the stage with the young tiger on set. “John’s concept for the shoot was so powerful,” says Lindvall. “Truthfully, I was a little scared. But the shots look amazing!”

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Angela Lindvall’s dress and earrings by Andrew Gn is inspired by a heavy Spanish influence with an emphasis on bold patterns and pops of color.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Susie Crippen, in her classic jeans and white shirt look, says goodbye to Ojai on her front porch; the designer dons an African-made patterned dress from her new line, 4 by Susie Crippen; rustic, natural materials create a style that’s simple and chic and can translate from Ojai to Nairobi.

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The woman who introduced America to the skinny jean in 2004 as cofounder of J. Brand Jeans is launching a new line of Ugandan-made clothing born out of a cosmic connection. While trekking in Africa last year, SUSIE CRIPPEN visited a center called Ride 4 Women that supports women struggling with issues around HIV, domestic violence, and poverty and teaches them trade skills, such as pedal sewing. There, shopping for textiles, she met the organization’s founder, Evelyn Habasa, and the two experienced what Crippen calls nothing less than “divine intervention.”

Their chance encounter came during an intentional career hiatus for the designer, yet she felt something so strong, she returned to make 100 dresses with Evelyn, which she brought home to Ojai and sold at trunk shows. Soon at a party (wearing one of her new dresses) she told everyone she was moving abroad, recalling, “my energy was already there, my soul was living in Africa.”

This fall, Crippen is moving to a small town in Kenya (“a little bit like the Ojai of Nairobi,” she says) to debut her new company, 4 by Susie Crippen—a sustainable partnership with Habasa’s organization that sells their designs direct to the 52 f a l l 2 0 1 9

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Susie Crippen shifts her design eye toward tribal prints with a purpose

consumer. Four styles of dresses, skirts, and shirts (from $175) are 100 percent cotton wax batik that get softer with each wear—“like raw blue jeans back in the day.” Everything is hand-cut and hand-sewn on pedal machines in Habasa’s studio, and the prints are endless, just like Crippen’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Whatever Crippen does, she does it with an artful eye, a renowned aesthetic, and gut intuition—whether it’s perfecting the ideal wash for groundbreaking jeans, sculpting curves in ceramics, or designing a feel-good home. In renovating her Ojai house (with architect Darwin McCredie, builder Scott Supan, landscaper Paul Hendershot, and early assistance from Channon Roe) she sat in empty rooms for three weeks, visualizing and sketching how she wanted to feel in it. The result had her removing 13 French doors to get the right amount of coziness, adding, “it’s good to get away from the sun sometimes.”

So out of the Ojai sun she goes, following her intuition into another country and another creative collaboration.

“You have to dig deep into your creative intuition and follow what you like,” she says.

“We all have a path. This is my path. This is what I’m supposed to be doing.” @thisis4official.

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TOP TO BOTTOM: Channeling wabi-sabi and embracing imperfections give corners of the home an easy, inviting feel; architect Darwin McCredie helped transform Crippen’s Ojai house into a comfortable, creative oasis.

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OJAI BLACK BOOK TIPPLE & RAMBLE, 805-319-9496, tippleandramble.com, for empanadas and wine.

BEACON COFFEE, beaconcoffee.com, for a matcha latte.

CATTYWAMPUS CRAFTS, 805-6339222, cattywampuscrafts.com, for things I never knew I needed.

DEKOR & CO, 805-272-8675, dekorandco .com, for household beauties.

BAMBOO CREEK SPA, 805-299-5899, bamboocreekspa.com, for reflexology.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Lauren Malloy rides through the Santa Barbara hills; Emma Moore is bringing bread baking and fermentation to the retreat; Ashley Moore teaches herbal home remedies; Caitlin

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The same trio who taught us everything from weaving to welding through their intimate workshops and at their Carpinteria country store, Heritage Goods, are taking their Women’s Heritage movement to the next level. In October, cofounders Lauren Malloy, Emma Moore, and Ashley Moore kick off HERITAGE GATHERINGS—longer retreats to infuse the same skills of yore into modern-day women and men. Held in the new Farmhouse at the Ojai Valley Inn, guests will learn beekeeping, bread making, woodcarving, hatchet making, organic gardening, and more, while experiencing goat yoga and getting cooking demos from master chefs. The three-day event (taking place October 4 through 6, from $1,250) includes 20 classes, meals, fireside chats, and much inspiration on back-toroots living. Heritagegatherings.com. J.B.K.

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WANT Beverley Jackson’s reworking of a vintage gaucho belt into a necklace, price upon request, 805-969-3341.

Stride the rainbow with these Paris Texas snake-effect stunners, from $795.

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Brick & Mortar Designer CATHERINE GEE opened her eponymous flagship boutique just in time for restocking your fall favorites. “Setting up shop in Santa Barbara’s Haley Corridor—a neighborhood filled with local makers—was a natural choice,” says the artist known for her bias-cut slip dresses, printed blouses, and casual elegance. 414 E. Haley St., Santa Barbara, 805-3244699, catherinegee.com.

Look 14, Fall 2019, Celine.

Style Nomad Initials Influencer earrings, $199, Waxing Poetic.

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Mr. Jagger Chelsea boot, $650, Office of Angela Scott.

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Gee; Alexa jacket, $288.

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Khaite dress, $1,425, Saks Fifth Avenue.

“I’m a Montecito girl at heart, but I follow where my parents go, and now my parents are very happy living on a vineyard in Santa Ynez.”

Jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher’s must-haves for a weekend in the valley

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S.Y. BLACK BOOK LOS ARROYOS SOLVANG, 805-693-2994, losarroyossolvang .com, is a go-to for a delicious fast casual meal.

FESS PARKER WINE COUNTRY INN, 805-688-7788, fessparkerinn.com, is a great little hotel for a getaway with my husband, Kevin.

SAARLOOS AND SONS, 805688-1200, saarloosandsons.com, is a great place to hang out with all your friends.

I have memories of going to JEDLICKA’S, 805-688-2626, jedlickas.com, with my dad when I was a kid when I got my first pair of cowboy boots.

LOS OLIVOS WINE MERCHANT CAFE, 805-6887265, winemerchantcafe.com, is the perfect spot for a casual dinner.

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Samira hoops, $500, Jennifer Fisher.

Valentino x Birkenstock, $460, Valentino South Coast Plaza.

Experience the distinctive Margerum Tasting Room.

Tastings, wines by the glass and light fare, on the mezzanine, at the bar or on the patio.

Located at the Hotel Californian, 19 East Mason.

Available for private parties and special events.

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Visit and taste our couture collection of Barden wines.

Barden produces limited release wines from the cold climate of Sta. Rita Hills.

The Barden Tasting Room and patio is located downtown at 32 El Paseo.

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This year’s annual LOTUSLAND CELEBRATES debuted the recently renovated Japanese Garden.

Guests strolled winding paths lit by glowing lanterns and passed reflection ponds full of koi fish and lotus blossoms as Taiko drummers played. Guests included designer darlings Rodarte’s Kate Mulleavy and Monique Lhuillier, and celebrities such as January Jones and Camilla Belle donned Etro—the event’s signature designer—while paper fans, hanging fortunes, and origami added to the transporting ambiance. The event concluded with a Japanese-themed dinner, sake toast, and an auction that raised $500,000 for Ganna Walska’s treasured garden. J.B.K.

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To kick off SANTA BARBARA MAGAZINE’s summer issue and newly redesigned look, guests gathered at the Rosewood Miramar Beach’s private residence for croquet and canapés. With decor and design from Bon Fortune Events and a cheerful rose and rosé cart courtesy of Rose Story Farm and Margerum Wine, friends of the magazine sipped and mingled under the palms at Miramar’s luxe slice of paradise. J.B.K.

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Christine Costner; Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier.

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Leaps and Bounds Commemorating 50 years of creative excellence, the Dance Theatre of Harlem is gracing the Granada Theatre stage on November 6 under the auspices of UC Santa Barbara’s ARTS & LECTURES. Founded at the height of the civil rights movement, the multicultural ballet company’s impressive repertoire of classic and contemporary works embodies an essential message about human empowerment through art. 805-893-3535, artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. L.D. PORTER 65

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: John Wheeley Gough Gutch's

Abbey Ruins (Tintern Abbey), 1858, salted paper print, probably from a paper negative; Jean-Baptiste Eugène Piot's

Le Parthenon de l’Acropole print from a paper negative; Roger Fenton's Cantinière, 1855, salted paper print from a glass plate negative.

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NEW NEIGHBOR One thing to know about HEATHER JAMES FINE ART gallery on Montecito’s Coast Village Road is that Heather James is not a person. The name fuses those of its owners—Heather Sacre and James Carona—longtime gallerists with four other locales (Palm Desert, San Francisco, Jackson Hole, and New York City).

Montecito is their newest outpost, a pristine 2,000-square-foot facility featuring a wide variety of blue-chip artwork “Impressionism, modern post-war, and contemporary,” says gallery director Tom Venditti, whose art world chops include a 14-year stint helming Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen’s extensive art collection. In addition to Heather James’s extensive museumquality offerings, Venditti and his staff provide installation expertise and advisory services.

1298 Coast Village Rd., Montecito, 805-845-5001, heatherjames.com. L.D.P. 66 f a l l 2 0 1 9

Don't miss the grand opening of Heather James Fine Art from 9 am to 7 pm on September 21.

PHOTOGRAPHS: SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART, COURTESY OF THE WILSON CENTRE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

d’Athènes, 1852, salted paper

A raffish portrait of Scottish fishermen, a moody image of Tinturn Abbey, a Civil War camp view— these are just a few of the groundbreaking prints in “Salt & Silver, Early Photographs, 1840-1860” on view from September 8 through December 8 at the SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART. Salted paper prints from the mid-1800s— the invention of William Henry Fox Talbot— “represented a tectonic shift in how people saw the world and themselves,” says photography and new media curator Charlie Wylie. “The immediacy of photography must have been astonishing. Landscape, architecture, portraiture, cultural artifacts…all these genres exploded.”

Salted paper prints had a dreamy, luminescent quality prized by artistic practitioners of the new art, but later photographic processes proved to be easier and more economical, eclipsing Talbot’s method. These rarely seen works from the Wilson Centre for Photography, London, allow us a glimpse into the exciting mix of art and science that revolutionized an earlier age. 1130 State St., Santa Barbara, 805-963-4364, sbma.net. JOAN TAPPER

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ART SANTA BARBARA is a newly minted festival focusing on works created by local artists.

Featuring an ambulatory self-guided tour of more than 15 downtown art galleries and more than 100 artists, it’s the brainchild of Jan Ziegler, director of 10 West Gallery—and an artist in her own right—who hopes the festival will become an annual event. “I’m producing this festival to

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Seine, oil on canvas, 42 x 36 in.

HUGH MARGERUM is utterly fearless about color. The Santa Barbara artist infuses his abstract paintings with exuberant tonalities that impart a singular mood to each piece. It’s a result he achieves using oil paint, which is notoriously slow to dry. Working on several paintings simultaneously—often over several months— Margerum documents their evolution through photography in order to evaluate his ongoing efforts with fresh eyes.

Although many artists find a blank canvas terrifying, Margerum finds it invigorating.

Finishing a painting, on the other hand, is difficult...but satisfying. “It’s like poetry,” he ventures, “when the last word in a poem is just perfect and it ends in silence. Sometimes, with a painting it’s that last brush stroke or the last few things that you do to it that finally makes it work, but I like the viewer not to have any idea what came first or second. It’s like compression of time.”

A diligent student of art history, Margerum’s artistic influences range from Proto-Renaissance fresco painter Giotto to 20th-century artist Phillip Guston. His work is widely exhibited and collected. Margerum is also known for his avid support of Santa Barbara’s historic Presidio Neighborhood and for his involvement in the Margerum Wine Company as manager of web sales and the wine club. Hughmargerum.com. L.D.P.

bring Santa Barbara artists to the attention of a broadened audience,” she says. “We hope to bring both art buyers and appreciators out to view the world-class work available here.”

The festival’s ticketed kick-off party (October 11 from 5 to 9 pm) is hosted by the State Gallery, and presents art by teen students from Youth Interactive Santa Barbara (a grassroots afterschool arts academy) as well as members of the Abstract Art Collective (a community-based group of artists working in a wide range of abstract styles).

The self-guided walking tour on October 12 is free, and covers the six-square-block neighborhood surrounding the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Entertainment includes live music, live painting, and artist talks.

Santabarbaraartdistrict.com. L.D.P.

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TOP TO BOTTOM: Ovanes Berberian's

Spring Afternoon, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 in.; Cynthia Martin's

Mexico, acrylic on panel, 18 x 24 in.

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WILD AT HEART Since opening its doors nearly 20 years ago, the WILDLING MUSEUM OF ART & NATURE has used art to educate, inspire, and encourage conservation of our natural and wilderness areas. Founded by Santa Barbara artist Patti Jacquemain, the Solvang-based museum has exhibited work by (among others) landscape headliners Ansel Adams, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Maynard Dixon. Each year, more than 12,000 people enjoy the Wildling’s programs, including art classes, film screenings, lectures, and more.

This fall, the museum is presenting “Santa Barbara County & Beyond: Recent Photographic Landscapes by George Rose” from November 16 through March 2020. A Solvang resident and former photojournalist, Rose was on staff at the Los Angeles Times and the NFL, and his images have appeared in numerous publications including Time, Newsweek, and Rolling Stone. He subsequently spent 25 years as a communications director in the wine industry but never abandoned his camera (he managed to produce four books of his eye-pleasing photos along the way). The Wildling Museum show features images from Rose’s most recent tome, Wine Country Santa Barbara County ($80, georgerose.com). 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-6881082, wildlingmuseum.org. L.D.P.

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Sherpa Fire Smoke, Armour Ranch Road, Santa Ynez, CA 2016, color inkjet print, 30 x 40 in.; Winter Storm,

Armour Ranch Road, Santa Ynez CA 2016, color inkjet print, 30 x 40 in.; Tropical

Sunrise, Armour Ranch Road, Santa Ynez, CA 2015, color dye sublimation print on aluminum, 27 x 40 in.; Wine Country Santa

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Celebrating 25 years of creativity and dance, the STATE STREET BALLET is offering three performances this year, starting off with a triple bill of Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, and Morten Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna on October 12.

The season continues with the annual Nutcracker tour December 21 and 22, and come spring, the ballet’s modern take on Sleeping Beauty, part of the family series, takes place March 14. These shows combine the talent, passion, and creativity of Santa Barbara’s ballet community—a true spectacle for all. 805-845-1432, statestreetballet .com. HANNAH MILLER

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READ UC Santa Barbara distinguished professor of English Alan Liu is both a literary scholar and an expert in digital humanities. His latest book, FRIENDING THE PAST: THE SENSE OF HISTORY IN THE DIGITAL AGE (University of Chicago Press, $32.50) examines the relationship between history and the digitally networked age.

Penned by local eco-activist/ lawyer Marc McGinnes, IN LOVE WITH EARTH: TESTIMONIES AND HEARTSONGS FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL ELDER (Community Environmental Council, $17) is part memoir, part history of the environmental movement. Among other notable achievements, McGinnes organized the first Environmental Rights Day—in response to the 1969 Santa Barbara oil blowout—which led to the first Earth Day celebration.

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Former Santa Barbara Independent staff writer Rachel Howard’s debut novel, THE RISK OF US (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $23), is a poignant examination of the nature of family through the lens of a married couple facing the decision of whether to formally adopt a troubled child they have taken in as a foster. L.D.P. All available at Chaucer’s Bookstore, 805-682-6786, chaucersbooks.com.

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Hip Hops Having recently opened in the Funk Zone, MODERN TIMES features more than 30 taps of their California-crafted beers, a local wine selection (plus other beverages such as coldbrewed coffee), plant-based cuisine—cheesy potato croquettes among other bites—interesting art on the walls, and State Street’s largest outdoor patio. Swing by the minimart that’s stocked with to-go drinks, house-roasted coffee, glassware, merch, and more. 418 State St., Santa Barbara, 805566-9194, moderntimesbeer.com. HANNAH MILLER Vibrant decor at Modern Times Beer.

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WE TASTE IN PARADISE Alfresco Jenni Kayne’s lifestyle blog RIP & TAN recently paired up with Montecito-based chef/cookbook author

LORI STERN for a

scrumptious seasonal soiree at FOLDED

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Busch’s bucolic winery, farmstead, and ranch in the coastal hills of the Santa Ynez Valley. The result: A fresh, colorful, veggie-forward meal plated with Stern’s signature floral style.

“Winery and vineyard style for us is come as you are, put your boots up,

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relax, unplug, and truly connect with your family and friends.” K I M

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MENU Appetizers Cheese plate with toasted nuts, lemon rosemary crackers, kumquat olive crisps, and fruits Crudités with artichoke white bean dip

BOTTOM: One of Lori Stern’s colorful, textural grazing boards. “They’re extremely easy to throw together last minute, and guests love the variety of flavors,” says the chef; Kim and

Dessert Cardamom almond cake with salted vegan ganache and fresh berries

Andy Busch’s estate.

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Beverage Rose cucumber water

PHOTOGRAPHS: MELISSA GIDNEY

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Main Course Herb-baked salmon with creamy mustard sauce Roasted carrots with dandelion chimichurri Preserved lemon couscous with fried capers Roasted romanesco with Lebanese garlic dip Charred baby gem lettuces with radicchio and charred lemon dressing Kale Caesar with heirloom tomatoes and roasted chickpeas

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RIP & TAN: How do you adjust the way you cook to incorporate seasonal fruits and vegetables?

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: Roasted carrots with chimichurri; couscous with fried capers;

LORI STERN: I let the ingredients speak for themselves—I merely just try to enhance their flavors, color, and versatility.

RIP & TAN: Your presentation is always so beautiful—any tips for the not-soaesthetically inclined?

some of Folded Hills’ vintages; hosts and guests gather around the table for lunch.

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LORI STERN: I love to decorate with fresh herbs and edible flowers. The secret is actually the easiest thing ever—just toss them lightly on top so they scatter a little. That way, the placement doesn’t look too intentional, and it has a natural, wild feel.

RIP & TAN: The warmer months have some of us avoiding the heat of our ovens—how can we keep cooking at home without turning the kitchen into a sweat lodge?

LORI STERN: Alfresco dishes are a go-to in my kitchen, like room-temperature salads featuring different raw or flash-cooked vegetables, a touch of grated hard or crumbled soft cheese, and a quick dressing or sauce.

RIP & TAN: What are some easy go-to meals or snacks to prepare for last-minute guests?

LORI STERN: I love serving grazing boards with vegetables, mezze, or cheese. They’re extremely easy to throw together last minute, and guests love the variety of flavors, textures, and colors. I always have homemade crackers on hand, which ups the ante more than anything else on the board. • 75

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@ sant ab arbar amag standbys such as squid ink risotto, linguine with clams, and octopus carpaccio. Chef Budi Kazali of Ballard Inn fame opened RAMEN KOTORI with chef friends and partners Francisco Velazquez and wife, Erica. The eatery’s authentically Japaneseinspired menu uses locally sourced ingredients in fan favorites like shoyu ramen, gyoza, and a Santa Barbra uni hand roll. SOLVANG SPICE MERCHANT specializes in hand-blended and hand-packed spices, hard-to-find herbs and roots, loose-leaf teas, and other foodie gift items. Chef Golzar Barrera’s TO-GO AT THE WINDOW sells prepared takeout of varying cuisines, hosts one-night pop-ups, and offers a collaborative kitchen space for culinary creatives and budding entrepreneurs.

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Feeling mimosas and chocolate Nutella Danish pancakes? Breakfast and brunch stretch into the afternoon, seven days per week, at the family and dog-friendly BREKKIES BY CHOMP. Shop—or take a cheese class—at CAILLOUX CHEESE SHOP, where cut-to-order artisanal cheeses and charcuterie mingle with fresh bread, cheese board accouterments, picnic baskets, and blankets. These pair well with neighboring CRAWFORD FAMILY WINES’ new tasting room location. GOOD SEED COFFEE BOUTIQUE locally batch roasts rare coffee seeds that segue to unique drink offerings.

Don’t miss seasonally rotating organic baked goods—including vegan and gluten-free options—as well as owner Leyla Williams’s heritage grain sourdough breads, or pre-order-only Friday challah. Michelin “Plate” recipient FIRST & OAK restaurant at Solvang’s Mirabelle Inn now offers a monthly Afternoon High Tea as well as a lounge concept featuring elevated wine bar fare plus international and local “unicorn” wines. Solvang’s newest Italian restaurant, OSTERIA GRAPPOLO, serves signature

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At GOD’S COUNTRY PROVISIONS—also popping up in Los Olivos—hand-cut, freshly made doughnuts take classic forms such as glazed and old fashioned, plus ever-evolving renditions like maple bacon, fruit loops, and peanut butter cup. Skip the well-deserved Industrial Eats lines at HERE TO GO, the retail and takeout side of the restaurant, housed in a dedicated, marketlike space.

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Family-owned and operated, CARHARTT VINEYARD’s tasting room—situated in a historic Los Olivos “cabin”—boasts ample outdoor areas for lingering wine hangs. At CARUCCI WINES, the intentionally small brand focuses on single-vineyard, singlevarietal bottlings with an expression of place. The minuscule HIDEAWAY WINE CO. tasting room pours its eponymous label, Standing Sun Wines, and Blue Scarlet Wine. The new HOLUS BOLUS tasting room showcases the namesake label as well as the makers’ certified organically farmed estate

PHOTOGRAPHS: INDUSTRIAL EATS, ARIETTE ARMELLA; GOD’S COUNTRY PROVISIONS, BRITTANY TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY; RAMEN KOTORI, ZOE KAZALI

Where to sip and sup in the Santa Ynez Valley

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TO FIND BRE K K I E S B Y C H O M P 1655 Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-691-9749, brekkiessolvang.com.

C AILL O UX C H E ES E S H O P 1661 Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-350-8198, caillouxcheeseshop.com.

C ARHART T V I N E YA R D 2939 Grand Ave., Los Olivos, 805-693-5100, carharttvineyard.com.

C ISK O KI D 346 Bell St., Los Alamos.

C AR U C C I W I N ES 2923 Grand Ave., Suite A, Los Olivos, 805-206-3000, carucciwines.com.

C RAWFO R D FA M I LY W I N E S 2477 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos, 805-6983889, crawfordfamilywines.com.

F IRST & O A K 409 1st St., Solvang, 805688-1703, firstandoak.com.

GOD ’S C O UN T RY P R O V I S I O N S 252 E. Hwy 246, Ste. C., Buellton, 805-691-9222, godscountryprovisions.com.

GOOD S E ED C O F F E E B O UT I Q UE 1607 Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-693-2132, goodseedcoffeeboutique.com.

HE RE T O G O 181 Industrial Way, Buellton, 805-688-8807.

T HE HID EAWAY W I N E C O . 2990 Grand Ave., Unit A, Los Olivos, thehideawaylo.com.

HOL U S B O L US 2902 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos, 805-637-1005, thejoyfantastic.com.

L IQU ID FA R M 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave., Ste. 101, Los Olivos, 805-697-7859, liquidfarm.com.

OS T E RI A G R A P P O L O 1546 Mission Dr., Solvang, 805-688-8281.

P ON Y E S P R ES S O 3558 Sagunto St., Santa Ynez, 805-691-9187.

RAM E N K O T O R I 1618 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang, 805-691-9672, ramen kotori.com.

RAN C HO S D E O N T I V ER O S W I N ES 346 Bell St., Los Alamos, 805-694-8882, ranchodeontiveros.com.

S OLVAN G S P I C E M ER C H A N T 1603 Copenhagen Dr., Ste. 2, Solvang, 805-6977975, solvangspice.com.

T O- GO AT T H E W I N D O W 1210 Mission Dr., Ste. 110, Solvang, 805-500-3061.

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Here to Go’s takeout spot; Carhartt’s rustic tasting room. OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Liquid Farm in Los Olivos; a bowl of Budi Kazali’s ramen; sweet treats at God’s Country Provisions.

wines, The Joy Fantastic. LIQUID FARM’s Los Olivos wine tasting room and mercantile provides wine-country retail therapy and lounging in designer digs on either side of a 1,200-bottle rosé wall. In Santa Ynez, Alberto Battaglini pours coffeehouse drinks with Mediterranean and Italian flair at the rustic-chicmeets-Euro-cafe PONY ESPRESSO.

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Chef Conrad Gonzales’s CISKO KID restaurant joins farmer and winemaker James Ontiveros’s RANCHOS DE ONTIVEROS WINES tasting room at The Station, a historic property also available for events. ANNA FERGUSON-SPARKS

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Brave & Maiden’s designcentric estate; Slay’s Sta. Rita Hills vintages; a view from Brick Barn.

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Djang, a Los Angeles-based YouTube exec and former videographer with the Obama White House. “When you visit, there’s no jockeying for position at a bar or need to flag down an attendant to ask a question—you’re given our full and complete attention.” Fall events include the quarterly Dinner In series, a Riedel glass class, and a members-only vertical tasting.

In Buellton, Norman and Kathleen Williams are producing Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and a collection of Rhône wines from grapes planted on their 35-acre estate vineyard in 2012.

BRICK BARN WINE ESTATE, 805-686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com, was once an Arabian horse farm with a 36-stall brick barn erected in the early 1970s that was recently transformed into a striking tasting room that’s open every day. Private tastings, including outdoor fireside experiences under ancient oak trees, are available by appointment. GABE SAGLIE

Peppered across the Santa Ynez Valley, these properties are all personal pet projects and aim at a high-end visitor experience. In Lompoc, Orange County-based chef David Slay is cultivating 10 acres off Highway 246 to grow Pinot Noir, mainly, plus some Chardonnay and Merlot. The thirdgeneration restaurateur and owner of three SoCal eateries is following his longstanding esteem for the potential of the Sta. Rita Hills appellation for producing food-friendly wines. “These wines can change drastically even within months,” he says, “so we’re aiming to age them for 19 to 24 months and hold them back another two years before release.” Chef Slay leads tastings at SLAY ESTATE AND VINEYARD, slayestateandvineyard.com, by appointment only.

Aspirations by business partners Rizal Risjad and Jason Djang for a deluxe destination winery came to life when BRAVE & MAIDEN ESTATE, 805-693-2989, braveandmaiden.com, opened in Santa Ynez late last year. Leaning on insight from renowned consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs, the focus at this 70-acre estate is on distinctive Syrah and Bordeaux wines. Tastings are offered inside the sleek, airy visitor center designed by the architectural firm of Backen, Gillam & Kroeger and are by appointment only. “We want to give each guest a focused, personal experience,” says 78 f a l l 2 0 1 9

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Head North Lompoc delights with midcentury finds and delectable bites that pepper its cultural and historical landscape Escape for a day with something old, something new, but decidedly Lompoc— through and through. Mornings start with a caffeine fix crafted by the custom-built, locally made Salvatore espresso system at VALLE EATERY + BAR, 805-735-1880, valleeatery.com.

Located inside the mod Hilton Garden Inn, the all-day coffee counter and restaurant now comes complete with house-made desserts.

Another caffeinated option, ONE ROOM COFFEE SHOP, 805-430-8306, oneroomcoffee .com, is family run and family focused, offering handmade, fresh-baked goods as well as coffee, tea, and chocolate from local artisans. The kid-friendly space hosts regular events such as weekend Afternoon Tea—plus a Tenderfoot Tea for more youthful patrons.

Fueled for the day, take a self-guided tour through the city’s downtown area where nearly 40 larger-than-life LOMPOC MURALS (painted by the public and by private commission) are on display. Also look out for the town’s retro, vintage neon signs; only a handful of these midcentury designs remain, such as Rice Bowl’s three shining servings of chow mein, which have been lighting up since the 1950s. Continuing the search for nostalgia, book a private tour of the LOMPOC THEATRE, where a neon marquee has been greeting theatergoers since 1954. Built in 1927, the theater was in a sad state of disrepair until the Lompoc Theatre Project, 805-3806777, lompoctheatre.org, began current—and

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A dessert from Valle Eatery & Bar; one of Lompoc’s vintage neon signs; treats from Sweet Baking Co.; Lompoc Theatre prerestoration efforts.

PHOTOGRAPHS: VALLE EATERY AND LOMPOC THEATRE , JEREMY BALL BOTTLE BRANDING

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ambitious—restoration efforts.

Lunch in Lompoc calls for a 40-year-old classic: one of the 26 creations on the menu at TOM’S BURGERS, 805-736-9996, tomsburgersa2z .com, paired with a glass of Santa Barbara County wine. Complete your day with a sugary stop at SWEET BAKING CO., 805-588-1312, sweetbakingcompany.com, for handcrafted, highly Instagramable drinks and desserts, and two new murals by local artists that depict the bakery’s whimsical sweets. A.F.S.

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T.W. Hollister & Co.’s red and white Oso de Oro vermouths.

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Aperitif Sip on flavors of local ingredients in T.W . HOLLISTER & CO.’s Oso de Oro vermouths ($37, available at Satellite, 805-364-3043, satellitesb.com).

The red vermouth blends botanicals including sage, blood orange, and grapefruit peel, while the white has notes of chamomile and rose hips.

LOVE The walnut stainless steel-insulated NOS'R nosing glass ($24.99, brumate.com) created specifically for sipping whiskey.

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Recently opened in downtown Santa Barbara, LA COCINA is the newest modern Mexican restaurant that highlights seasonal local fair in chef Mario Alberto’s contemporary dishes. Open daily for dinner, the restaurant focuses on indigenous flavors of the Central Coast, emphasizing the rich history of Santa Barbara’s Mexican-Californian cuisine. Take a seat on the serene patio and order tasty creations such as the vegetarian SB enchiladas with a savory squash-basil filling or heartier fare like carne asada with turnip, sprouting cauliflower, salsa roja, and La Cocina’s fresh watermelon radish.

Mexican fare.

Each item on the menu is made fresh using organic nonGMO ingredients that are locally sourced from the Santa Barbara farmers market whenever possible. A feast for all the senses. 7 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, 805-277-7730, lacocinasb.com. H.M.

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Actress-of-the-moment Zoey Deutch stars in the new Ryan Murphy show, The Politician—a satire on privilege set in Santa Barbara

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Hanes tank. Jennifer Meyer jewelry.

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Chanel jacket and pants.

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he entire week that actress Zoey Deutch spent exploring Santa Barbara recently, she wished that she had brought her dogs with her. “I discovered that Santa Barbara is the most dog-friendly town in the world, and there is nothing that I love more than a dogfriendly environment,” says Deutch, who has five dogs, including a rescued pit bull mix named Maybelle (whose face is tattooed on her ankle). “My boyfriend and I took our books and read in the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for hours, and we were like, ‘Why didn’t we bring our dogs?’”

Deutch was visiting Santa Barbara for work. This fall, the 24-year-old actress stars in one of the most anticipated new Netflix shows of the year, Ryan Murphy’s The Politician, which centers on a student at a private school (played by Ben Platt) running to become president of the student council. Deutch plays a seemingly sick student who becomes his running mate. The show, which premieres September 27 and also stars part-time Montecitan Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Lange, is set in a fictional and quite rarefied Santa Barbara. “It’s a satirical examination of privilege and wealth, and it brings the audience inside this elite circle that we love to love and love to judge. Every character in this show harbors a very dark secret— money offers opportunities, but it also corrupts,” says Deutch, who is on the phone for this interview from New York City, where she’s visiting her grandmother. (“I’m making her meals all day and making sure she’s happy,” she says.) “The Politician is very much

a combination of everything you love about Ryan Murphy—all the style, all the pedigree, there are layered characters and biting wit and great costumes.”

The Politician didn’t actually shoot any scenes in Santa Barbara (Fullerton High School was one of the stand-ins), but when it came time for the press junket, the cast and creators set up at the Belmond El Encanto. “That hotel is so beautiful,” says Deutch.

After press duties were over, the actress and her boyfriend stayed on in Santa Barbara to attend a friend’s wedding at the Rosewood Miramar Beach hotel. Among the spots they hit while in town were Cold Spring Tavern (“You feel like you’ve gone through a time machine. I really want to go back on a Sunday and see the live music,” she says); the Funk Zone, where she recommends indulging in the cheddar grits at The Lark and then sipping Frosés at Lucky Penny; and Mexican favorite La Super-Rica.

“I literally think I ordered almost one of everything on the menu. They thought I was insane. It lived up to the hype. It was unbelievably good,” says Deutch, who also stars as a prototypical Valley Girl this fall in the horror comedy film Zombieland: Double Tap along with Emma Stone and Woody Harrelson. “I play a version of Paris Hilton 2009 in a long blonde wig and a Juicy Couture track suit and fake long nails,” she says. “After 24 years of studying the valley accent, it finally came into use.”

Deutch grew up in the San Fernando Valley, the daughter of actress Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) and director Howard Deutch (Pretty in Pink). But while she attended a private school when she was younger, for high school she went to a public magnet school, the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts near downtown, which sounds like the polar opposite of the high school portrayed in The Politician. “My high school was an extremely positive experience. I was around people who knew what they wanted to do with their lives,” says Deutch, who has been acting professionally since she was 15. “They had passions besides being popular or getting invited to whatever party. It was refreshing to be around people my age who didn’t feel entitled and who felt like they wanted to work for what they wanted.” •

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“Zoey is one of those rare unicorn actors who can infuse every character with her own unique and unmistakable essence, while simultaneously completely transforming herself into an endless range of human beings. The moment we met I think we both felt that we had a very special and meaningful connection, both as friends and as collaborators.” —B en Platt

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Memo and Meghan Gracida see polo in the

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Ready for polo action, Meghan Gracida practices a mallet move alongside Memo on the field.

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ou can’t miss the gleaming silver. Sit down to chat with Guillermo “Memo” Gracida and his wife, Meghan, in their Santa Ynez ranch house, and your eye inevitably turns to the shelves of shining trophies and statues that honor his achievements as a top world polo player. There’s a replica of the U.S. Polo Open cup, which Memo has won 16 times in his career. There’s the coveted fluted bowl from the Argentine Open, the Gold Cup of the Americas trophy, and the British Queen’s Cup, which Elizabeth II presented to Memo twice. The hardware is impressive, but what Memo really wants to talk about is why he and Meghan have now relocated to this area and his vision for the property they call La Herradura.

The word means “horseshoe,” he says, and it hearkens back to the name of the Mexican polo team Memo’s father fielded with his siblings. “They were the only set of four brothers to win the U.S. Open,” he says proudly. “That was in 1946. Father was a great mentor. He taught me to play and gave me a love of the sport.”

And that’s what Memo is now hoping to pass on to others at La Herradura by teaching and coaching both people and horses. “We came to the New World of the West Coast with energy to create a polo center. This place is a dream for a horse lover,” he says. “It’s the ultimate horse property.”

Memo has been coming to this part of California for the last 30 years, usually just for three or four

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of the Mexican polo team Memo’s father fielded with his siblings.

“They were the only set of four brothers to win the U.S. Open,” Memo says proudly.

Memo hefts a handful of polo gear. OPPOSITE: Thoroughbreds Tiffany and her filly, Barbarella, revel in the afternoon sun; he named the property La Herradura—meaning “horseshoe”—and used the symbol as an emblem for the ranch.

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“We came to the New World of the West Coast with energy to create a polo center. This place is a dream for a horse lover. It’s the ultimate horse property.” weeks at a time as part of the professional circuit that moves from Palm Beach to England, Santa Barbara, Texas, New York, and Argentina. He happened to be here in September 2012, waiting out a hurricane in Florida, when he met Meghan, whose roots are in Santa Ynez and San Luis Obispo.

When she began working in West Palm Beach a few months later, they reconnected and, after a whirlwind courtship, married almost five years ago. They bought the 45-acre ranch—a onetime Arabian horse farm—in December 2017.

The 3,800-square-foot house on the property, built in 1973, needed more than a little work.

Walls were removed, the kitchen and master suite renovated, and the exterior totally redesigned, with other changes still to come. But the equestrian facilities—including barns, 60 stalls, fences, and paddocks—were all horse ready.

There are three large barns, including one with living quarters for half a dozen grooms, and 13 big pastures. “We have 100 horses, both ours and other people’s,” says Memo, “and our days are spent looking after them—working them, resting them, training them every day. We also run clinics and matches. It’s a three-ring circus!”

“People come for clinics and lessons from all over the world,” he continues. “There aren’t so many polo schools on the West Coast. My goal is to get new blood in the game and teach all different levels. We have ideal beginners’ horses—responsive and well-trained—and a safe environment with a staff dedicated to producing the best service.”

And the polo players—newbies and veterans alike—are learning from one of the best. Memo held a 10 handicap—the highest rating— consecutively for 21 years, and though he doesn’t play competitively as often now, he enjoys teaching others. That includes Meghan, who had never ridden before but now holds a 3 woman’s handicap and plays regularly on La Herradura’s women’s team. “She’s a great athlete,” Memo says. “She can ride any horse.”

“I get great satisfaction from seeing a person learn to make a great play,” he continues, “and seeing young horses and young players do something new.”

Until recently, weekend matches as well as riding lessons and stick-and-ball sessions have taken place at Piocho ranch, five minutes away.

But as of September, there’s a new polo field at La Herradura. Creating the venue has been a

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Buma, the family’s Rhodesian ridgeback, stands sentinel behind Memo’s leather chair, a memento of a tournament in Texas.

Moroccan rug from Upstairs at Pierre Lafond. OPPOSITE, TOP TO BOTTOM: demonstrating the proper way to lead a horse; an array of trophies from the polo player’s office; a collection of vintage riding crops.

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A print of an Andy Warhol silk screen depicting Memo on the polo field dominates the family room, where a blanket from Porch and pillows from Maison K accessorize the couch.

Interiors styled by Amanda Masters Design.

OPPOSITE: In a graceful fence dismount, Meghan wears an Ulla Johnson dress from Diani and a Lovely Bird hat from Wendy Foster.

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Recognition for a stellar career, Memo’s trophies dominate a wall of the couple’s living area, where a silver and wood tray and sheepskin pillows from Maison K add to the comfortable clublike decor.

OPPOSITE: A replica of the U.S. Polo Open trophy holds pride of place among other memorabilia in the Gracidas’ dramatic foyer.

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“When you’re on the field, you’re not thinking about anything else. The connection of horse and person is epic.” huge project. “It was a horse pasture,” says Memo, “and to grow grass for a polo field, you have to do a lot of prep. We were lucky to get a lot of fill from the mudslides to even it out. Then we seeded it. You have to let the weeds grow out, then you can kill them. It’s taken a year and a half start to finish.”

The Gracidas hope to develop other fields in the future, with the goal of building a club with 150 members. Polo is “great for people who have been successful in life and are looking for a challenge,” says Memo. “But there haven’t been a lot of opportunities to learn, or a place nearby where people can try the game and see if they like it.” In fact, even though people may think of the Santa Ynez Valley as horse country, the number of animals has dwindled as ranch land has been converted to vineyards.

Meghan points out that for Memo, the important things are his family, horses, and polo, and indeed he’s a superb advocate for the sport. “When you’re on the field,” he says, “you’re not thinking about anything else. The connection of horse and person is epic.” •

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Riding his pony Muùeco, Memo conducts a polo lesson with Meghan on Patito Feo, a gift from her husband. Filling out the foursome are students Joshua Dubarry and Memo’s nephew, Alejandro Gonzalez Gracida.

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A timeless scene in the TOP TO BOTTOM: Frances Santa Ynez Valley: Ranch Schultz at her ranch; like many riders climb an oak-studhouses in California, Rancho La ded hillside on their way to Zaca is all about outdoor living. a cowboy breakfast.

“The porch at left is where we have dinner most nights,” she says, “the vine-covered porch at the right is our weekend lunchtime spot.” OPPOSITE: Lunch at the shooting range.

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Classic Recipes, Inspired Menus, and Gorgeous Table Settings. How she got here from her native North Carolina is another story, but suffice to say, “Years ago on a road trip, my husband Tom [Dittmer] stopped by here and thought it was the prettiest ranch country he had ever seen. He knew then he wanted to have a ranch here one day, and here we are. And we love nothing better than sharing it with family and friends.” In fact she loves it so much she had to share it with the world. “Seemed like there was all this goodness and beauty here bustin’ to get out. I just wanted to help it along.”

Also “helping along” is Santa Ynez resident and chef Stephanie Valentine, who wrote and tested the book’s recipes. Trained at The Culinary Institute of America in New York and a star protégée of legendary Chicago restaurateur Charlie Trotter, Valentine also served as executive chef at Roxanne’s, a premier raw food restaurant in San Francisco.

Says Frances in her book’s Cook Notes, “While I appreciate the many beneficial qualities of raw foodism, Stephanie no longer subscribes. Nothing against raw food-ists, but thank goodness.” She continues, “The California Cooking in the title is as much about place as it is about food. Our Central Coast is blessed with a year-round growing season and some of the best farmers and winemakers in the country. We created recipes for what we love to eat ourselves. Our aim is not to be startlingly original, and the recipes aren’t complicated. Some do take time. It’s a labor of

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by Frances herself and what she brings to her brand of hospitality, which she sees as a calling. “Hospitality—if we allow it, if we intend it—connects us to one another and to community.”

“How we do love our Santa Ynez Valley. Which, by the way, I did not know before coming to it.

Somehow I’d missed this gorgeous enclave a stone’s throw from Santa Barbara. It was worth the wait.”

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by Ankasa, and bed by Nancy Corzine. OPPOSITE: In the breakfast room, banquette fabric by Perennials, pillows

by Raoul Textiles, painting by Steven Seinberg. Interior design throughout by Mary Watkins Wood and Dede Wood.

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“Our Central Coast is blessed with a year-round growing season and some of the best farmers and winemakers in the country. We created recipes for what we love to eat ourselves.” love. No one says it’s a ‘nothing-to-it’ of love. Isn’t the creating half the fun? This is tried, true, doable, and delicious home cooking of the kind that makes us feel warm and welcome, with a fresh California spirit and a spirited Southern charm. Like a good old friend we haven’t seen in a while, familiar but with new tales to tell.”

“Good food and a harmonious setting feed both the body and the soul,” she says. Fortunately, the setting was already there. “Occasionally I dress it up with flowers and such, but the backdrop of our Rancho La Zaca is inspiration in itself.”

Situated along the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, Rancho La Zaca is part of an original Mexican land grant comprising vineyards, oak savannas, valleys, and mountains as far as the eye can see. The setting no doubt appealed as well to previous owner and actor James Garner, who built the current Hugh Newell Jacobsen-designed, contemporary-style house Schultz and Dittmer live in today. Writes Schultz, “Mr. Jacobsen was a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who had him design her house in Martha’s Vineyard. Funnily enough, the Garners bought the property from actor-director Herbert Ross, then married to Jackie’s sister, Lee Radziwill.” Today’s guests, admits Schultz, “are mostly unfamous but ever-cordial family, friends, and those who might become friends.” As long as they do not use their cell phones at the table, she adds. “I cannot believe there are people who still do that.”

With her Southern manners intact, spirited humor, stylish grace, and some 100 recipes and as many photos, Schultz’s book also marks the chapter following her popular The Bee Cottage Story: How I Made a Muddle of Things and Decorated My Way Back to Happiness. A memoir cum decorating chronicle set in The Hamptons, this poignant and funny tale ends in California with a question mark. The question for now seems well answered in California Cooking and Southern Style. With typical irreverence Schultz notes, “I should have made the new book’s subtitle How I Went from Down in the Dumps to One Dinner Party After Another.”•

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Always a busy place, the kitchen at Rancho La Zaca. OPPOSITE, TOP TO BOTTOM: A grove of olive trees next to the house creates shady allées; the sitting room boasts a print by Salvador Dalí.

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rail rides, barbecues, and summer rodeos are all part of local Western traditions at The Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort. The renowned Santa Ynez Valley property has been entertaining visitors with its ranch hospitality since it opened in 1946, attracting Hollywood celebrities like Clark Cable and Doris Day and bringing back families year after year to enjoy the tranquil yet exhilarating outdoor atmosphere. Now entertaining guru and author Nathan Turner has added his sophisticated touch to the property’s mix of accommodations, designing a luxurious three-bedroom cottage appointed with California-Monterey furnishings.

To herald the unveiling of the Turner House suite, a dozen or so friends came to take part in a celebratory weekend, beginning with an evening party and followed the next morning by a breakfast ride to the Old Adobe, one of the historic structures on the 10,500-acre ranch. Once there, the

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Minnie Mortimer and Stephen Gaghan.

OPPOSITE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A stellar pair of boots; Nathan Turner surveys the scene; the table awaits hungry riders; a flapjacks and fruit plate.

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group found seats at the long table under the trees and tucked into a feast of the Alisal’s acclaimed flapjacks, eggs, bacon, and wake-you-up coffee.

To heighten the mood, they were entertained by a campfire singer and cowboy poet.

“It was a proper cowboy breakfast in the most beautiful setting,” says Elizabeth Chambers, one of the guests. (She hails from Texas, so she ought to know!) She adds, “The music and storytelling set the tone for a wonderful meal with incredible company and the best apple fritters I’ve had in a long time.”

As for Turner House, the designer took his inspiration from his years growing up on a northern California ranch. Turner is a fourthgeneration Californian, and he filled the suite (from $1,000 per night, including breakfast and dinner) with vintage refinished furniture, Indian rugs and baskets, Ralph Lauren fabrics, and Pendleton accessories, then added dramatic accents like reclaimed barnwood paneling and river-rock facing on a fireplace in the great room.

The result is rustic but refined; it seems as though the rooms have always looked this way.

“I designed the Turner House so that you feel as though you’re stepping into your own ranch house,” he says, “yet one with all of the wonderful benefits that make the Alisal so special.”

Updating the cottage in a traditional way is completely in keeping with the overall ambience of the ranch, which maintains a no-telephone, no-television serenity in its accommodations. “The Turner House truly embodies the Jackson family’s

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The effect hasn’t been lost on guests like Zoe de Givenchy, who came for the Turner House’s inaugural weekend. “Alisal Ranch embodies everything you could have possibly imagined from your most bucolic Wild West fantasy,” she says. “It’s the sort of place one wants to sit

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“I designed the Turner House so that you feel as though you’re stepping into your own ranch house, yet one with all of the wonderful benefits that make the Alisal so special.” —N ath an Tu r ne r by a campfire under the sycamores and recite Arthur Chapman poetry. Nathan has created rooms that are luxurious and utterly authentic. I cannot get it out of my mind since we left. The weekend we spent in Alisal and Nathan’s hospitality is undoubtedly the most special weekend escape from Los Angeles we’ve had.

Unforgettable!” •

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: In the living room of Turner House, blanket patterns cover the easy chairs in front of the fireplace with its river-rock façade; textures and patterns in rugs and baskets add vitality to the decor; denim and Western garb set the style as Minnie Mortimer, Zoe de Givenchy, Tessa Tooley, and Georgia Tapert Howe gather near a campfire at Alisal’s Old Adobe. OPPOSITE: Carlotta

Espinosa and other riders return to the Alisal stable after their cowboy-for-amorning experience.

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Stearns Wharf, the Conway family’s nautical-inspired tasting room—a happening spot on the weekend—is home to seven different wines.

DRAKE WINES 32 Anacapa St., Ste. B and C, 805-845-7996. Andi and Mark Cummins’s Funk Zone tasting room features Drake wines as well as Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noirs from their Chatter label.

SANTA BARBARA ARCHIUM 805-233-8006, archiumcellars .com. This winery produces Rhône varietals made from tiny, concentrated grapes with extremely low yields. Try the 2015 Archium “Dissident” GSM—a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.

DV8 CELLARS 28 Anacapa St., Ste. C, 805-966-6601, dv8cellars.com. Founded in 2011, this boutique winery creates ultra-premium vintages reminiscent of the wines from the Rhône Valley of France.

FOX WINE CO. 120 Santa Barbara St., 805-699-6329, foxwineco.com.

AREA 5.1 WINERY 137 Anacapa St., Ste. B, 805-770-7251, a51wine.com. Unearth the secret blends and otherworldly varietals found only at Area 5.1, located along the Urban Wine Trail.

AU BON CLIMAT 813 Anacapa St., Ste. 5B, 805-963-7999, aubonclimat.com. For more than 30 years, Jim Clendenen has specialized in Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir. His downtown tasting room features ABC wines as well as Verdad, Vita Nova, Qupé, Makor, and Barham Mendelsohn.

AUGUST RIDGE VINEYARDS 5 E. Figueroa St., 805-770-8442, augustridge .com. August Ridge is inspired by the

CARR VINEYARDS AND WINERY

414 N. Salsipuedes St., 805-965-7985, carrwinery.com. Situated in a hut that was

built in the 1940s, Ryan Carr’s downtown cave is the source of whites and reds from grapes grown on more than 100 acres across Santa Barbara County.

CEBADA WINE 813 Anacapa St., Ste. 6,

805-451-2570, forbiddenfruitorchards.com.

From Sandra Newman’s Forbidden Fruit Orchards, Cebada Estate vintages are the perfect artisanal Burgundian-style wines.

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KUNIN WINES 28 Anacapa St., Ste. A, 805-963-9633, kuninwines.com. This

winery is known for staying true to the nature of the grapes farmed. Try the 2015 Pape Star Rhône blend.

LAFOND WINERY 111 E. Yanonali St., 805-845-2020, lafondwinery.com.

A reserve label belonging to the Pierre Lafond family that specializes in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah, you’ll find Lafond Winery & Vineyards in the heart of the Funk Zone while cruising the Urban Wine Trail.

MAIL ROAD WINES 835 E. Canon

Perdido St., 805-451-4440, mailroadwines .com. This Pinot Noir is sourced

With a passion for elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah as well as a combined 30-plus years in the wine industry, Sarah and Blair Fox started making their own wines entirely by hand.

exclusively from the Mount Carmel Vineyard located 50 miles northwest of Santa Barbara at the geographic center of the Sta. Rita Hills and the end of Mail Road.

FREQUENCY 831 Santa Barbara

MARGERUM WINE COMPANY 19 E.

St., Santa Barbara, 805-770-3069, frequencywines.com. Zac Wasserman

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spirit of California and the classic elegance of wines from Northern Italy. The unique location of this vineyard allows for growing of specific Italian varietals such as Nebbiolo.

and establishing their own wine label and tasting room.

crafts small production Rhône varietals available at a newly opened downtown tasting room next door to C’est Cheese.

GRASSINI FAMILY VINEYARDS AND WINERY 24 El Paseo, 805-897-3366, grassinifamilyvineyards.com. Grassini’s sustainably produced Bordeauxstyle Sauvignon Blancs and Cabernet Sauvignons are served at the historic El Paseo complex downtown.

Mason St., 805-845-8435, margerumwines .com. Stop by Doug Margerum’s tasting

room, which features his own reds and whites as well as others—Cent’Anni, Cimarone, Happy Canyon, and various French and Italian labels.

MELVILLE VINEYARDS AND WINERY 120 State St., Ste. C, 805-7707952, melvillewinery.com. Ron Melville and his son Chad’s Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah are the stars at this tasting room.

HAPPY CANYON VINEYARD

MUNICIPAL WINEMAKERS

family produces their award-winning Bordeaux varietal wines at the Santa Ynez Valley ranch and vineyard they call home.

sophistication and edgy style, Municipal Winemakers offers free wine delivery to guests who bike to the tasting room. Also ask about their reusable bottles.

30 El Paseo, 805-203-0749, happycanyonvineyard.com. The Barrack

JAFFURS WINE CELLARS 819 E. Montecito St., 805-962-7003, jaffurswine .com. This winery is well-known for Roussanne, Viognier, Petite Sirah, Grenache, and Syrah.

JAMIE SLONE WINES 23 E. De la Guerra St., 805-560-6555, jamieslonewines .com. Jamie and Kym Slone toured the wine regions of France, Germany, Italy, and Spain before settling in Santa Barbara

22 Anacapa St., 805-931-6864, municipalwinemakers.com. With modern

NOTARY PUBLIC notarypublicwine.com.

Notary Public grapes are grown in the rich soil of Santa Barbara County and are focused on producing elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc wines.

OREANA WINERY 205 Anacapa St., 805-962-5857, oreanawinery.com. Located in the Funk Zone, Oreana is known for two things—wine and parties.

PALI WINE CO. 116 E. Yanonali St., 805560-7254, paliwineco.com. Cofounders Tim Perr and Scott Knight believe in small lots of Pinot Noir and other varietals— try the Santa Barbara-inspired 2016 Huntington Pinot Noir, with hints of black cherry and spices.

PARADISE SPRINGS WINERY

210 State St., 805-690-3650, paradisespringswinery.com. Originally

based in Virginia, this established winery moved to California in 2014 to start producing on the beautiful West Coast and has been creating their distinctive, captivating wines ever since.

POTEK 406 E. Haley St., Ste. 1, 805-7705105, potek.com. With a commitment to

producing the best wines in the Santa Barbara County, winemaker David Potter applies unique French techniques to his winemaking.

RIVERBENCH WINERY 137 Anacapa St., Ste. C, 805-324-4100, riverbench.com.

Winemaker Clarissa Nagy’s love for the aromas of Pinot Noir is what drives her to continue to refine Riverbench wines.

SANFORD WINERY AND VINEYARDS 1114 State St., Ste. 26, 805-770-7873, sanfordwinery.com. Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir are the draw at this tasting room in the historic La Arcada courtyard.

SANGUIS 8 Ashley Ave., 805-8450920, sanguiswine.com. This minimalist winery is where cool-climate Rhône and Burgundian varietals are produced.

SANTA BARBARA WINERY 202

Anacapa St., 805-963-3633, sbwinery .com. Established in 1962, Santa Barbara

Winery—the oldest in the county— currently produces Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and more.

Wine’s 2016 Santa Barbara County Martian Vineyard Grenache Blanc.

SKYENNA 12 Helena Ave., 805-403-8085, skyenna.com. Lenny Germano produces Viognier, a rosé of Cab Franc, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. Stop by his Funk Zone tasting room to sip and savor.

SUMMERLAND WINERY 2330

Lillie Ave., Summerland, 805-565-9463, summerlandwine.com. Visit this upscale

tasting room to try the dozen different blends created from Central Coast grapes, and shop for wine accessories, home decor, and gourmet food products as well.

THE VALLEY PROJECT 116 E. Yanonali

St., 805-453-6768, thevalleyprojectwines .com. The Valley Project was created

edition Bordeaux-style wines made with estate-grown grapes sourced from Dr. Bob Baehner and Vickie Fournier Baehner’s vineyards, each named for an encounter with nature—Sunshine, Rainbow, Moonglow, Misty, and Northstar.

BRIDLEWOOD ESTATE WINERY

3555 Roblar Ave., 805-688-9000, bridlewoodestatewinery.com. Bridlewood’s 105-acre mission-style estate winery is known for its Syrah.

CALZADA RIDGE VINEYARD 3001 Old Calzada Ridge, calzadaridge.com.

Richard and Pamela Harris’s monoculture vineyard only produces limited quantities of Viognier.

CARR VINEYARDS AND WINERY

out of a desire to showcase the amazing viticultural areas and microclimates within Santa Barbara County by producing a plethora of wines including Syrah, Merlot, and Grenache.

3563 Numancia St., Ste. 101, 805-6885757, carrwinery.com. Ryan Carr sources

VOGELZANG 1129 State St., 805568-0900, vogelzangvineyard.com. With high-quality grapes sustainably grown on 77 acres of Happy Canyon, this vineyard produces palate-pleasing Pinot Noir, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and more.

1733 Fletcher Way, 805-693-9300, crownpointvineyards.com. Roger Bower’s

WENZLAU wenzlauvineyard.com.

Organically farmed, estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shaped by Justin Willett, and owners Bill and Cindy Wenzlau are the winemakers for the sparkling wine and rosé.

The Falcones’ wines reflect the soils and climate of their vineyard, on the eastern corner of the Templeton Gap named “Mia’s Vineyard” after their daughter.

WHITCRAFT WINERY 36 S. Calle Cesar Chavez, Ste. A, 805-730-1680, whitcraftwinery.com. Whitcraft has been

This Spanish-style vineyard, winery, and gourmet tasting room is a relaxing place to spend an afternoon in the valley as well as a great location for a private event.

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producing high-quality wines since 1985.

Now founder Chris Whitcraft’s son, Dbuell, focuses on making unadulterated Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

WYLDE HONEY WINES 805-245-8836, wyldehoneywine.com. Beekeeper Dylan

SILVER WINES 813 Anacapa St., Ste. 31, 805-770-8121, silverwines.com. Benjamin Silver’s wines—his lineup includes Viognier, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and more— capture the complex flavors of fruit he purchases. Stop by his tasting room to try them.

Wylde runs hundreds of hives in the Santa Barbara foothills and makes small batches of honey wine, or mead, each year. Sip the probiotic-rich jun, made with honey and jasmine tea.

SIMPLE FISH WINES 805-698-8739, simplefishwines.com. Enjoy Simple Fish

BAEHNER FOURNIER 2840 Montecielo Dr., 805-688-7118, bfwine.com. Limited-

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white and red grapes grown on more than 100 acres across Santa Barbara County.

CROWN POINT VINEYARDS

coveted estate wines are only available on a limited basis.

FALCONE FAMILY VINEYARDS 805-

350-0397, falconefamilyvineyards.com.

GAINEY VINEYARD 3950 E. Hwy.

246, 805-688-0558, gaineyvineyard.com.

ROBLAR WINERY AND VINEYARDS

3010 Roblar Ave., 805-686-2603, roblarwinery.com. This viticultural

experience in the valley not only boasts 40 acres of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon (and sells Syrah and Cabernet Franc as well), but also a commercial kitchen and cooking school, facilities for private events, and vineyard tours.

SUNSTONE VINEYARDS AND WINERY 125 N. Refugio Rd., 805-6889463, sunstonewinery.com. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Rice family’s French country-style winery is a

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lovely place to take out-of-town guests for wine tasting as well as a beautiful location for private events.

TWO WOLVES WINE twowolveswine .com. This passion project by rock star Alecia Moore (aka P!nk) uses fruit grown on her own 25-acre organic vineyard.

VINCENT VINEYARDS 2370 N. Refugio

Rd., 805-691-4200, vincentvineyards.com.

Vincent Vineyards uses only the most exceptional farming techniques to grow the best fruit and produce Cabernets, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and more.

WEATHERBORNE WINE CORP. weatherborne.com. Minimalist winemaking lends a limited production of Pinot Noir, Grenache, and rosé.

WESTERLY WINES westerlywines .com. In addition to producing Bordeaux

varietals from the Happy Canyon AVA, Westerly has partnered with Wine To Water, a nonprofit that brings clean water to communities around the world.

SOLVANG BELLA CAVALLI FARMS & VINEYARD 959 E. Hwy 246, 805-6887108, bellacavallifarms.com. Based in the Santa Ynez Valley, Bella Cavalli values the quality of their grapes and fruit, making their wines top notch.

BLACKJACK RANCH VINEYARDS AND WINERY 2205 Alamo Pintado

Rd., 805-686-9922, blackjackranch.com.

After inventing, patenting, copyrighting, and trademarking California blackjack (play goes to 22 instead of 21) in 1989, Roger Wisted opened Blackjack Ranch Winery—a 30-year culmination of passion for wine.

BUTTONWOOD FARM WINERY AND VINEYARD 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd.,

805-688-3032, buttonwoodwinery.com.

Winemaker Karen Steinwachs stays true to the tradition of sustainable vineyard management and environmental sensitivity while incorporating her own style in creating boutique wines.

CARIVINTAS WINERY 476 First St., 805-693-4331, carivintas.com. With a children’s play area and pet-friendly

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policy, Carivintas makes an afternoon wine tasting an easy family experience.

CASA CASSARA WINERY & VINEYARD 1607 Mission Dr., Ste. 112,

805-688-8691, casacassarawinery.com.

Stop by the tasting room to sample new releases by Casa Cassara, which has been making wine in the Sta. Rita Hills since 1998.

CROSSHATCH WINERY 436 Alisal Rd., Solvang, 805-691-9192, crosshatchwinery .com. Ryan and Jessica Carr’s cofermented wines are the star at this tasting room.

D. VOLK WINES 1588 Mission Dr., 805-688-3488, dvolkwines.com. Enjoy a glass of rosé or any of the single-vineyard Santa Barbara County wines from female winemaker Dana Volk at a new familyfriendly tasting room in Solvang.

DASCOMB CELLARS 1659 Copenhagen

Dr., Ste. C, 805-691-9175, dascombcellars .com. Established in 1999, this boutique winery offers Rhône, Burgundy, and Bordeaux-style wines.

Winery Guide FELIZ NOCHE 473 Atterdag Rd., 805686-0001, feliznochecellars.com. Local

lionspeakwine.com. Enjoy the award-

winning Cabernet Sauvignons or any of the library wines dating back to 1994.

LUCAS AND LEWELLEN VINEYARDS AND WINERY 1645 Copenhagen Dr., 805-686-9336, llwine.com. Winemaker Megan McGrath Gates and owners Royce Lewellen and Louis Lucas create wines from 400 acres of grapes in the Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos, and Santa Maria.

LUCKY DOGG WINERY 447 Atterdag Dr., 805-331-3698, luckydoggwinery.com.

Brent Melville’s Solvang tasting room is where to find wines with humorous labels such as Hair of the Dog Syrah and Underdogg GSM. RIDEAU VINEYARD 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd., 805-688-0717, rideauvineyard.com. Originally a guest

ranch on the stagecoach route between Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara, this property’s historic El Alamo Pintado Adobe is now a tasting room in which Iris Rideau serves a selection of her Rhônevarietal and award-winning wines.

ROYAL OAKS WINERY 1687 Mission

Dr., 805-693-1740, royaloakswinery.com.

winemaker Felipe Hernandez’s wine brand features a variety of 2011 to 2013 vintages, including one of his most popular wines, a Sangiovese that he calls Mi Pasion.

Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon (for blending), and Merlot are the three varietals grown on the Royal Oaks Vineyard in Santa Ynez, though the winery produces other wines as well.

FERGUSON CREST fergusoncrest .com. Founded in 2006, Ferguson Crest is a family-run boutique winery set at the highest point in Solvang overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley. Try the spicy and sumptuous Syrah.

RUSACK VINEYARDS 1819

JONATA 805-564-8581, jonata.com.

Specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah, Jonata (Chumash for oak tree) utilizes polyface farming to integrate a variety of livestock, honey bees, and a communal garden into their farming model.

SEVTAP WINERY 1622 Copenhagen Dr., Ste. 1, 805-693-9200, sevtapwinery .com. Sevtap is known for its small-lot,

LINCOURT VINEYARDS 1711 Alamo

Pintado Rd., 805-688-8554, lincourtwines .com. Bill Foley’s winery creates

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Syrah.

LIONS PEAK VINEYARDS 1659

Copenhagen Dr., 805-693-5466,

Ballard Canyon Rd., 805-688-1278, rusackvineyards.com. Geoff and Alison

Rusack’s tasting room is a picture-perfect place for a picnic or just sipping wine and enjoying the view.

handcrafted Bordeaux varietals.

SHOESTRING VINEYARD AND WINERY 800 E. Hwy. 246, 805-693-8612, shoestringwinery.com. Bring a picnic, sit under the olive trees, and enjoy Bill and Roswitha Craig’s award-winning, limitedproduction Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

SORT THIS OUT CELLARS 1636 Copenhagen Dr., 805-688-1717, sortthisoutcellars.com. Stop by this retro

tasting room to celebrate wine culture in a fun, hip fashion.

STORM WINES 530-409-1875, stormwines.com. Starting with six barrels in 2006, winemaker Ernst Storm capitalizes on the climate similarities between the Western Cape of South Africa and Santa Barbara County with a focus on classically styled, well-balanced Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

TOCCATA 1665 Copenhagen Dr., 805686-5506, llwine.com/visit-toccata. Santa

Barbara County wine pioneers Louis Lucas and Royce Lewellen have planted Italian varietals Pinot Grigio, Malvasia Bianca, and more at their Toccata Vineyards.

TWENTY MILE WINERY 1661 Mission Dr., 805-686-5159, olivehouse.com. At the Olive House in Solvang, guests can taste the owner’s boutique wines made in Santa Barbara County.

BUELLTON ALMA ROSA WINERY AND VINEYARDS 181 Industrial Way, Ste.

C, 805-691-9395, almarosawinery.com.

Richard and Thekla Sanford have been growing grapes in Sta. Rita Hills since 1970, and now they produce mainly Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir. Taste the vintages at their Buellton tasting room.

BONACCORSI WINE COMPANY 310-994-3207, bonawine.net. Bonaccorsi Wine Company sources their grapes from cool areas of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, producing wines that combine concentration with delicacy.

BRICK BARN WINE ESTATE

795 W. Hwy 246, 805-686-1208, brickbarnwineestate.com. The 35-acre

estate vineyard’s wine is unique in its singularity and heritage.

BUSCADOR WINES 140 Industrial Way, 805-242-5206, buscadorwine.com. This is a unique boutique winery and tasting room in the heart of Buellton that handcrafts limited-release Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache Blanc, and more.

THE CENTRAL COAST GROUP PROJECT 53 Industrial Way, 805-874-

2316, ccgpwines.com. This boutique

producer of fine wines in Santa Barbara County uses a natural approach to enhance ancient techniques to build flavor, texture, and balance.

CHOLAME VINEYARD 140 Industrial

Way, 805-610-1122, cholamevineyard.com.

Cholame Vineyard’s 10 acres of land were chosen for the ability to produce varietals that thrive in the soil of the region. Their farming practices maximize the potential to produce impeccable wines.

CORDON WINE 90 Easy St., 805570-3988, cordonwine.com. Winemaker

Etienne Terlinden produces small lots of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, rosé, Pinot Noir, and Syrah. Tastings at his Easy Street Wine Collective, where Cordon is produced, are by appointment only.

DIERBERG AND STAR LANE VINEYARDS 1280 Drum Canyon

Rd., 805-697-1466, dierbergvineyard .com, starlanevineyard.com. Stop by

the Dierbergs’ Star Lane tasting room to sample selections from their wine labels: Dierberg (premium Burgundian varietals), Star Lane (Bordeaux-style Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon), and Three Saints (the “great value” label).

Winery Guide FOLDED HILLS 2323 Old Coast Hwy., 805-689-1450, foldedhills.com. Located

behind the coastal mountains of Santa Barbara County, Folded Hills has a collection of fresh, pure, expressive Rhône wines from the Santa Ynez Valley.

HARTLEY-OSTINI HITCHING POST WINES 420 E. Highway 246, 805-6880676, hitchingpost2.com. Gray Hartley and Frank Ostini have been blending Pinot Noir, Syrah, and a Cabernet Franc/ Merlot blend since 1979.

IMAGINE WINE 140 Industrial

Way, 805-688-1769, imaginewine.com.

Winemaker Ross Rankin established Imagine in 2004. Made exclusively from Santa Barbara County fruit, the 2007 “Winged” Paradise Mountain Syrah is a must-try.

KALYRA WINERY 805-693-8864, kalyrawinery.com. Australian-born

Mike Brown started Kalyra (“a wild and pleasant place” in the Australian Aboriginal language) in 1989. You can

also taste his sparkling and dessert wines at HELIX, 805-691-9354, his tasting room in Buellton.

KEN BROWN WINES 157 W. Hwy 246, 805-680-9400, kenbrownwines.com. This

small family-owned business specializes in Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills.

LAFOND WINERY AND VINEYARDS

6855 Santa Rosa Rd., 805-688-7921, lafondwinery.com. Tasting is a relaxing

event at Lafond, where you can stroll the bucolic grounds while sampling many different wines.

MARTELLOTTO WINERY 100 Los Padres Way., Ste. 7, 619-567-9244, martellotto.com. Winemaker Greg

Martellotto has a focus on producing delicious, distinctive Bordeaux varietals from Happy Canyon.

METRICK WINES 310-210-6950, metrickwines.com. Metrick produces small-lot wines made with grapes from throughout California, including Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from the Santa Maria Valley AVA. MOSBY WINERY AND VINEYARD

9496 Santa Rosa Rd., 805-688-2415, mosbywines.com. Mosby’s lineup includes Dolcetto, the Zinfandel-like Teroldego, and Primativo.

PENCE VINEYARDS & WINERY

1909 W. Hwy. 246, 805-735-7000, pencevineyards.com. This 200-acre

working ranch-turned-vineyard and winery in western Santa Barbara County is home to 38 acres of organically farmed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

RAKE WINES rakewine.com.

Rob DaFoe produces small lots of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

STANDING SUN WINES 92 Second St., Unit D, 805-691-9413, standingsunwines .com. At Standing Sun, try the vintages and stay for the live music on the weekends.

THORNE WINE 7820 Santa Rosa Rd., 805-693-1483, thornewine.com. Situated in the Sta. Rita Hills, Thorne is one of many small producers creating sophisticated Pinot Noirs.

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LOMPOC AMPELOS CELLARS 312 N. 9th St., 805-736-9957, ampeloscellars.com. Owners

Blanc and Pinot Noir. Today, her wines stem from the Santa Ynez Valley as well as Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

Peter and Rebecca Work practice organic and biodynamic farming for their grapes.

FLYING GOAT CELLARS 1520 E.

ARCADIAN WINERY 1515 E. Chestnut Ave., Ste. B, 805-740-2311, arcadianwinery .com. Joe Davis combines traditional

and a sparkling wine put this vineyard on the map, and owner Norm Yost prides himself on mastering the details of making wine.

methods of producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah with personal techniques that push the limits of expectation.

BABCOCK WINERY AND VINEYARDS 5175 E. Hwy. 246, 805736-1455, babcockwinery.com. Since 1984, Bryan Babcock has enjoyed acclaim as one of the area’s top winemakers.

BREWER-CLIFTON 329 N. F St., 805735-9184, brewerclifton.com. This winery produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills.

CORE WINERY 321 N. D St., 805714-5057, corewine.com. Located at the

Lompoc Wine Factory, Core is a familybased winery that maintains a strong emphasis on growing their vines to produce the best wines.

D’ALFONSO-CURRAN WINES 4457

Santa Rosa Rd., 805-736-9463, d-cwines .com. Bruno D’Alfonso and Kris Curran

bring decades of winemaking experience to their BADGE, Di Bruno, Curran, and D’Alfonso-Curran labels.

DE SU PROPIA COSECHA 1501

E. Chestnut Ct., 805-345-9355, desupropiacosecha.com. Chris and Deanna

Chestnut Ave., Unit A, 805-736-9032, flyinggoatcellars.com. Smooth Pinot Noirs

FOLEY ESTATES VINEYARD AND WINERY 6121 E. Hwy. 246, 805-7376222, foleywines.com. This Rancho Santa Rosa winery reflects Bill Foley and winemaker Ryan Aura’s devotion to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

GYPSY CANYON WINERY 4373 E.

Hwy. 246, 805-705-1446, gypsycanyon .com. Deborah Hall creates Angelica

from century-old vines—a rare taste of California history—as well as luscious Pinot Noir.

THE HILT 805-564-858, thehiltwines.com.

Planted on vineyards 13 unobstructed miles from the ocean with a range of altitudes, soil types, and climates, The Hilt’s wines reflect the diverse maritime climate of the Sta. Rita Hills.

Winery Guide JALAMA WINES 1637 E. Laurel Ave., 805-735-8937, jalamawines.com. Located

in Lompoc’s Wine Ghetto, winemaker Mark Cargasacchi’s tasting room offers five different blends—from the 2012 Carg Pinot Noir to the 2012 El Capitan blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Petit Sirah, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

King consider their most important element to be sourcing the best grapes when producing their Rhône Valley and Southern France-inspired Chardonnays and Cabernets.

JCR VINEYARD 1500 E. Chestnut Ct., Unit D, jcrvineyard.com. Jalama Canon Ranch and Vineyard is a premier place for growing cool-climate grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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KESSLER-HAAK VINEYARD AND WINES 300 N. 12th St., 805-735-2283, kesslerhaakwine.com. This is one of the few Sta. Rita Hills wineries that produce a Riesling as well as sparkling wines.

Industrial Way, 805-500-8337 ext. 2, domainedelacote.com. This is a collection

of vineyards on more than 60 acres of land with an unparalleled microclimate, geology, and elevation for winemaking.

FIDDLEHEAD CELLARS 1597

E. Chestnut Ave., 805-735-7728, fiddleheadcellars.com. Winemaker Kathy

Joseph established Fiddlehead in 1989 to master such varietals as Sauvignon

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KITÁ WINES 300 N. 12th St., Unit 1A, 805-819-1372, kitawines.com. Kitá Wines

values the balance between soil, climate, location, and taste as their fruit is hand sorted in both the vineyard and again in the winery to ensure only the best grapes

are carried into the wines.

LA MONTAGNE WINERY 1509 E. Chestnut Ave., 805-291-6643, lamontagnewinery.com. A self-proclaimed business-educated foodie, Kimberly Smith puts all of her drive and passion into her wines. Her love and desire to produce Pinot Noir has since led her to create her own Pinot Blanc and Tempranillo.

LIQUID FARM 1225 W. Laurel Ave., Unit 1, 805-868-2426, liquidfarm.com. A

Chardonnay-focused project made with little intervention and manipulation, Jeff Nelson, James Sparks, and Brian Evans’s lower-alcohol wines are straight from the vine.

LONGORIA WINES 415 E. Chestnut

Ave., 866-759-4637, longoriawine.com.

Rick Longoria specializes in Europeanstyle Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Try his wines in his new tasting room in the historic JM Club building in Lompoc.

LORING WINE COMPANY 1034 W. Aviation Dr., 805-736-0053, loringwinecompany.com. A part of

Lompoc’s Wine Ghetto, this winery stands apart from the rest because of Brian Loring’s 15-year experience with Pinot Noir.

MELVILLE VINEYARDS AND WINERY 5185 E. Hwy. 246, 805-7357030, melvillewinery.com. Ron Melville and his son Chad create Viognier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah at this Mediterranean-style winery in the Sta. Rita Hills.

MONTEMAR 1501 E. Chestnut Ct., 805-

735-5000, facebook.com/Montemarwines.

Handcrafted wines, charcuterie, and a variety of cheeses are just a few of the delicacies offered here.

MORETTI WINES 1595 E Chestnut Ave., 805-735-4400, morettiwines.com. Antonio and Jeni Moretti dedicate themselves to producing European-style wines that are both well balanced and food-friendly.

Favorites include Syrah, Pinot Noir, and a flavorful Bianchetto.

PALI WINE CO. 1501 Chestnut Ct., 805735-2354, paliwineco.com. Pali crafts small lots of Pinot Noir and other varietals.

PALMINA 1520 E. Chestnut Ct., 805735-2030, palminawines.com. Palmina exclusively produces Italian varietals.

PIEDRASASSI WINE AND BREAD

1501 E. Chestnut Ave., 805-736-6784, piedrasassi.com. This small winery also churns out loaves of fresh bread.

POINT CONCEPCION WINES 1601 W. Central Ave., 805-736-7763. Try the

ready-to-drink Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, and Syrah.

PRESS GANG CELLARS 805-2913141, pressgangcellars.com. Tiny lots of Grenache, Syrah, Roussanne, and Sauvignon Blanc are all made in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto.

SANDHI WINES 1712 Industrial

Way, Ste. B, 805-500-8337, sandhiwines .com. Sandhi is named after the ancient

Sanskrit word meaning “collaboration,” which represents the partnership of the label’s creators—dynamic duo Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman—as well as the connection between man, earth, and vine.

Winery Guide / Honeys

SANFORD WINERY AND VINEYARDS 5010 Santa Rosa Rd., 805735-5900, sanfordwinery.com. Winemaker Steve Fennell crafts Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Noir in the handmade adobe winery at Rancho la Rinconada in the Sta. Rita Hills.

SEA SMOKE ESTATE VINEYARDS

1604 N. O St., 805-737-1600, seasmoke .com. Sea Smoke produces exceptionally

complex Pinot Noir from the 170-acre Sta. Rita Hills vineyard.

SPEAR VINEYARDS AND WINERY

6700 Hwy. 246, 805-737-1829, spearwinery.com. Spear Vineyards and

Winery is a family-owned, in-house farmed and certified organic vineyard in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA that produces quality, authentic wines.

STOLPMAN VINEYARDS 1700 Industrial Way, Ste. B, 805-736-5000, stolpmanvineyards.com. Dedicated to

sensible farming and winemaking, Stolpman creates natural, vibrant, sitespecific wines.

STRANGE FAMILY VINEYARDS

1062 Drum Canyon Rd., strangefamilyvineyards.com. The Strange family’s organic vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills produces top-tier Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines.

BARBIERI WINE COMPANY 2369 Alamo Pintado Ave., 805-688-8882, barbieriwines.com. Master Sommelier

SWEETZER CELLARS 308 N. 9th St., Unit C, 805-588-2291, sweetzercellars.com.

The makers of Sweetzer Cellars look to find the perfect balance between fruit and earth to produce the best-tasting wines.

Paolo Barbieri worked in the restaurant business for 30 years before moving to California to hand-craft Rhône varietals using minimalistic winemaking techniques. The tasting room also houses Kempe Wines, which was formed by Erin Kempe and Barbieri in 2010 and focuses on Bordeaux varietals.

TRANSCENDENCE WINES 313 N. F

BECKMEN VINEYARDS 2670 Ontiveros

St., 805-689-5258, transcendwines .com. This small, family-run winery in

the heart of Lompoc makes complex, structured wines and gives back a portion of their sales to several different nonprofit organizations.

TURIYA 321 N. D St., 805-478-7016, turiyawines.com. This one-woman operation produces red blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese.

TYLER WINERY 300 N 12th St., Ste. 4A, 805-741-7281, tylerwinery.com.

Delicacy and balance are Justin Willett’s key ingredients to create the perfect Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

LOS OLIVOS ALEXANDER AND WAYNE 2922

Grand Ave., 805-693-1771, arthurearl.com.

This winery excels at traditional whites and reds.

ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS

5249 Foxen Canyon Rd., 805-686-9604, andrewmurrayvineyards.com. Well-known

winemaker Andrew Murray shows his exceptional handcrafted artisanal Rhône varietals at his sleek tasting room.

ARTHUR EARL 2922 Grand Ave., 805693-1771, arthurearl.com. Whether you prefer whites such as Malvasia Bianca, or reds such as Tempranillo, Arthur Earl has as many as 15 different wines available at the tasting room located in downtown Los Olivos.

ARTISTE WINERY AND TASTING STUDIO 2948 Grand Ave., Ste. E, 805686-2626, artiste.com. At this “tasting studio,” you try vintages and create art on canvases or in sketchbooks set around the room.

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Rd., 805-688-8664, beckmenvineyards.com.

From a 365-acre vineyard, Steve Beckmen harvests and produces Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, and others.

BLAIR FOX CELLARS 2902 San Marcos Ave., 805-691-1678, blairfoxcellars.com.

After working at various wineries locally and in Australia, Santa Barbara native Blair Fox founded his own winery to produce delicious Rhône-style Viognier and Syrah.

THE BRANDER VINEYARD 2401 N. Refugio Rd., 805-688-2455, brander.com.

Winery Guide Taste Fred Brander’s famed Sauvignon Blanc as well as his Bordeaux-style reds.

BYRON VINEYARD AND WINERY

2367 Alamo Pintado Ave., 805-938-7365, byronwines.com. Winemaker Jonathan

Nagy specializes in Pinot Noirs.

C5 VINEYARD 805-714-8892, c5vineyard.com. C5 is composed of

organic-sustainable farmed wines, with delicious specialties including Albariño, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and more.

CARHARTT VINEYARD 2939 Grand Ave., Ste. A, 805-693-5100, carharttvineyard.com. Enjoy a smooth

glass of Mike, Brooke, and Chase Carhartt’s Sauvignon Blanc or estate Syrah.

CARINA CELLARS 2900 Grand Ave.,

Ste. A, 805-688-2459, carinacellars.com.

Carina Cellars creates wines from grapes grown in both Santa Barbara and Paso Robles.

CONSILIENCE WINES 2923 Grand

Ave., 805-691-1020, consiliencewines.com.

At Consilience, you can taste all three

labels owned by Bill and Jan Sanger— Consilience, Tre Anelli, and Marianello.

COQUELICOT ESTATE VINEYARD

2884 Grand Ave., 805-688-1500, coquelicotwines.com. Bernard Rosenson established this organic, family-run winery in 2005. The tasting room is located in what once was a blacksmith shop in 1886.

CRAWFORD FAMILY WINES 2477 Alamo Pintado Ave., 805-698-3889, crawfordfamilywines.com. Mark and

Wendy Horvath embrace a “garagiste” style, sourcing fruit from esteemed vineyards around the county for tiny lots of Pinot and Chardonnay along with a Rhône program from Ballard Canyon.

DEMETRIA ESTATE WINES 6701

Foxen Canyon Rd., 805-686-2345, demetriaestate.com. Established in 2005,

this family-owned winery produces artful wines using low yields, sustainable and biodynamic farming practices, and gentle winemaking procedures.

DRAGONETTE CELLARS 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave., 805-693-0077, dragonettecellars.com. Dragonette Cellars’ logo captures the medieval philosophy that wine is “drinkable gold.”

DREAMCÔTE WINE CO. 2933 San Marcos Ave., 805-691-1200, dreamcotewines.com. This small-batch

wine and cider project offers bright, fruitforward libations every season.

EPIPHANY 2974 Grand Ave., 805-6862424, epiphanywineco.com. Established in 2006 by Eli Parker, Epiphany continues to provide the central coast with quality wine made in the hills of Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas.

EVAN’S RANCH 2901 Grand Ave., 888-424-6398, evansranchwines.com. One

of three Gainey ranches, Evan’s Ranch focuses on growing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah, making it the cooler cousin to Gainey’s Home Ranch, which features Cabernets and Merlots that grow better in warmer climates.

FESS PARKER WINERY AND VINEYARD 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd., 805-688-1545, fessparke.com. Founded by the late actor/entrepreneur Fess Parker,

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FIRESTONE VINEYARD 5017 Zaca

REFUGIO RANCH 2990 Grand Ave., 805-697-5289, refugioranch.com. The

Ave., Ste. 101, 805-688-8002, toretti.com.

Station Rd., 805-688-3940, firestonewine .com. The Firestones (famous for beer,

local politics, and at one point, tires) founded their Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignonproducing vineyard in 1972.

KAENA WINE COMPANY 2890 Grand

Ave., 805-688-4069, kaenawine.com.

Hawaiian for “potential for greatness,” Kaena is operated by Hawaiian native Mikael Sigouin. Starting with just three barrels in 2001, Kaena now produces 2,000 cases of wine—with an emphasis on Grenache—a year.

KIMSEY kimseyvineyard.com. A passion project by Montecito residents Bill and Nancy Kimsey, these wines are sourced from the couple’s 22-acre estate vineyard in Ballard Canyon. Superlative Rhône wines and blends are produced by winemaker Matt Dees.

KOEHLER WINERY 5360 Foxen Canyon

Rd., 805-693-8384, koehlerwinery.com.

Situated on the celebrated Foxen Canyon Trail in the Santa Ynez Valley, Koehler Winery consists of a 100-acre estate planted with 30-year-old vines.

LARNER 2900 Grand Ave., 805688-8152, larnerwine.com. Larner is a family-run boutique estate with a limited production of 900 cases per year and known for the award-wining fruit that has set the vineyard apart as a Californian Grand Cru.

OAK SAVANNA VINEYARD 5095 Zaca Station Rd., 805-686-9604, rancholazaca .info. Oak Savanna Vineyard specializes in

limited amounts of Chardonnay and Syrah.

PRODIGAL WINES 2880 Grand Ave., 805-688-0476. This family-owned and operated winery specializes in Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir sourced from its own Quinta Santa Rosa vineyard and other vineyards in the appellation.

RANCHO BOA VISTA VINEYARD

310-276-9522, ranchoboavista.com. The

name means “good view” in Portuguese and refers to the vineyard’s 360-degree

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TORETTI WINES 2933 San Marcos

Gleason family’s 440-acre Refugio Ranch produces nine different grapes.

Located atop the Santa Maria Valley, this family-owned and operated vineyard focuses on growing quality grapes.

RIVAHIL WINERY 2901 Grand Ave., Ste. C, 805-691-9951, rivahilwinery.com. Fred

WAYLAN WINE CO. 2963 Grand Ave., 805-693-2193, waylanwineco.com.

Williamson’s new tasting room features red and white southern Rhône varietals.

SAARLOOS & SONS 2971 Grand Ave., 805-688-1200, saarloosandsons.com. This family’s vintages are labeled with unusual names such as The O.G. Grenache Noir.

SAMSARA WINERY 2446 Alamo Pintado Rd., 805-688-8689, samsarawine .com. Sanskrit for “the eternal cycle of

life,” Samsara emphasizes wine growing as opposed to winemaking.

SOLMINER 2890 Grand Ave., 805-6919195, solminer.com. Husband and wife duo Anna and David deLaski created the brand and vineyard as they fell in love with the wine country in Santa Barbara in 2012.

Winery Guide STOLPMAN VINEYARDS 2434

Alamo Pintado Ave., 805-688-0400, stolpmanvineyards.com. Syrah is one of the

premier grapes of this Ballard Canyon vineyard.

STORY OF SOIL 2362 Alamo Pintado

Ave., 805-686-1302, storyofsoilwine.com.

This label features delicious wines such as 2016 Sierra Madre Pinot Noir, 2017 Martian Gamay Noir, 2015 Gold Coast Pinot Noir, and more.

TENSLEY WINES 2900 Grand Ave., 805-688-6761, tensleywines.com. Familyowned Tensley Wines was established in 1998 and specializes in Syrah.

TERCERO WINES 2445 Alamo Pintado

Ave., Ste. 105, 805-245-9584, tercerowines .com. Larry Schaffer’s label focuses on Rhône-style whites and reds.

TESSA MARIE WINES 2901 Grand Ave.,

Ste. C, 805-688-6081, tessamariewines .com. Granddaughter of the late actor/

vintner Fess Parker, Tessa Marie Parker sources her fruit from some of the most

Brothers Brad and Greg Saarloos have been cultivating delicious wines in the Los Olivos area since 2015.

ZACA MESA WINERY AND VINEYARDS 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd., 805-688-9339, zacamesa.com. Pack a picnic, play a game of chess on the lifesize chessboard, or take a scenic stroll on the hiking trail. Call the tasting room for information on special tasting events and winemakers’ dinners.

ZINKE WINE CO. 2366 Alamo Pintado Ave., 805-691-9718, zinkewines.com. This winery and vineyard values the natural growth of its fruit with no additives or manipulation, producing some of the purest wines of the region.

LOS ALAMOS BEDFORD WINERY 448 Bell St., 805344-2107, bedfordwinery.com. With an ambiance for rich conversation, the tasting room features a deeper wine experience through the knowledgeable staff willing to deliver their customers a one-on-one articulation of each wine.

CASA DUMETZ WINES 388 Bell St., 805-344-1900, casadumetzwines.com.

Owner and winemaker Sonja Magdevski incorporates her lifetime of travel experiences to produce vibrant wines that showcase the balanced nature of the grapes, the harvest, and the seasons in the Los Alamos community.

LO-FI WINES 448 Bell St., 805-344-0179, lofi-wines.com. Lo-Fi believes in natural growing—neutral barrels, native yeasts, and natural pH. LUMEN 458 Bell St., 805-344-1122, lumenwines.com. From winemakers Will Henry and Lane Tanner comes a unique label that has a variety of distinctive wines from the fruit of the Santa Maria Valley,

Alisos Canyon, and the town of Garey.

MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD

9110 Alisos Canyon Rd., 805-344-1804, martianvineyard.com. Martian Ranch &

Vineyard offers a wide variety of wines, including Grenache Blanc, rosé, and Clairette.

SANTA MARIA CA’DEL GREVINO 2510 E. Clark Ave., 805-621-5889, grevino.com. Ca’Del Grevino is a signature wine brand that mixes the highest-quality fruit and attention to detail to produce awardwinning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Syrah wines.

CAMBRIA ESTATE WINERY 5475

Chardonnay Ln., 805-938-7318, cambriawines.com. Enjoy a slow-paced

day of elegance filled with gourmet cheeses and other specialty items paired with tasty Cambria wine.

CHALLEN WINERY 2330 Westgate Rd., 323-879-8081, challenwinery.com. This small Santa Barbara County vineyard handcrafts quality Pinot Noirs.

J. WILKES WINES jwilkes.com.

Winemaker Wes Hagan sources fruit from the Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills, and Paso Robles Highlands District to create blends representative of the diverse mesoclimates of the Central Coast.

KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS 5230

Tepusquet Rd., 805-938-7896, volkwines. com. Proprietor Ken Volk crafts world-

class wines, especially Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

MILLER FAMILY WINE COMPANY

805-318-6500, thornhillcompanies .com. This five-generation family has

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Santa Barbara Magazine (ISSN 0744-5199, USPS 112-990) Fall 2019, Volume 46/Number 5 is published quarterly with an additional issue in August by Smith

been growing wine in Santa Barbara County since the 1970s. Look for wines at various price points on the Ballard Lane, Barrel Runner, Smashberry, and J. Wilkes labels.

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PRESQU’ILE 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., 805937-8110, presquilewine.com. Indulge in the creations of four generations of the Murphy family’s estate production of Santa Maria Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Editorial office: 2064 Alameda

postage paid at Santa Barbara, CA, and additional mailing offices.

Padre Serra, Ste. 120, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Telephone: 805-965-

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COSTA DE ORO WINERY 1331 S.

Nicholson Ave., 805-922-1468, cdowinery .com. Located beside a lush mountain and

valley, Costa de Oro creates a friendly and warm atmosphere for all its visitors.

COTTONWOOD CANYON VINEYARD AND WINERY

3940 Dominion Rd., 805-937-8463, cottonwoodcanyon.com. Although small,

this ultra-premium winery never fails to delight. The winemakers specialize in Chardonnay, Syrah, and Pinot Noir.

FOXEN VINEYARD 7600 Foxen Canyon

Rd., 805-937-4251, foxenvineyard.com.

The Foxen boys remain loyal to their day-one goals: the creation of small production, sustainably farmed, vineyardfocused wines.

GOLDEN BEAR WINERY 2115 S. Blosser Rd., Ste. 118, 805-347-8720, goldenbearwines.com. Since taking

over the winery in 2010, Janis and Mike Schmidt have been finding the best possible harvests while producing artisanal wines to “delight the senses.”

RANCHO SISQUOC WINERY 6600

Foxen Canyon Rd., 805-934-4332, ranchosisquoc.com. Sarah Holt Mullins

believes in crafting quality wines in small quantities. She manages 12 varietals and blends from Sauvignon Blanc to Merlot.

RIVERBENCH WINERY 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd., 805-937-8340, riverbench .com. Winemaker Clarissa Nagy’s

5999, fax: 805-965-7627, editorial e-mail: editorial@sbmag.com.

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love for the aromas of Pinot Noir is what drives her to continue to refine Riverbench wines. She is known for her elegant and sophisticated winemaking style.

818-286-3121, e-mail: sbrcs@magserv.

RUNWAY VINEYARDS 4651 Santa

years (10 issues). For airmail, add

Maria Mesa Rd., 805-264-2858, runwayvineyards.com. This familyowned business emphasizes their philosophy of creating impeccably proportioned wines.

TRES HERMANAS VINEYARD AND WINERY 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd.,

805-937-8451, treshermanawinery.com.

Marvin and Paulette Teixeira offer private barrel tastings with winemaker Mark Horvath. •

com. Domestic rates are $24 for one year (five issues), $36 for two

$40 postage. For orders outside the United States, add $20 postage. Single copies are available at newsstands and other magazine outlets throughout the United States.

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Don't miss the abundance of the Santa Barbara Channel at the 18th annual SANTA BARBARA HARBOR & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL on October 12 from 10 am to 5 pm.

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Sea Urchin by Haber Fine Art captured off the coast of Santa Cruz Island in 2017. Limited-edition series ranges from $2,800 to $8,500. Available at Porch, 805-684-0300, porchsb.com, and haberfineart.com.

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