Bill Foley has one of the largest vineyard holdings in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. In addition to this he also owns the LINCOURT winery further inland at Solvang where he produces a range from Santa Barbara County fruit. His Rancho Santa Rosa property is planted to 93 ha (230 acres) and has been isolated […]

Small to medium-sized operation producing an extensive range. Located in the centre of the newly established Sta. Rita Hills AVA, the 32 ha (80 acres) of vineyards close to the ocean are cooled by regular morning mists and afternoon sea breezes. The results are generally impressive, particularly with Pinot Noir; with very exciting limited bottlings […]

Richard Sanford is one of the most famous names of not only the Sta. Rita Hills but of Santa Barbara County. He was one of the founders of the great Sanford and Benedict Vineyard, a source of some legendary Pinot Noir and he also established the SANFORD Winery. He and his wife Thekla have now […]