In 2018 we started Rockets Red Wines to share amazing wines and highlight our time in the military while giving back to the veteran and local community.

Our winemaking style involves minimal intervention and just guiding the grapes on their path to wine. We experiment with native fermentation, letting nature work as intended.

Rockets Red Wine
PO Box 854
Los Alamos, CA, 93440

(757) 374-7943

jason@rocketsredwines.com

Seagrape Wine Company

Seagrape Cellars

The Sta. Rita Hills appellation is in Santa Barbara County, California. A cool-climate winegrape-growing region defined by two valleys on either side of the actual Santa Rita Hills and makes it a great place for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is that the Sta. Rita Hills runs east-west to the Pacific Ocean.

As the marine fog rolls in from the nearby Pacific Ocean through the Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Ynez Valley winegrowing regions, we’re reminded of the ocean and the vineyards and wine – Seagrape, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills!

Karen Steinwachs – winemaker

Native9 Wine

Deliberate. Historic. Sublime.

Winemaker Justin Willett and grower/owner James Ontiveros are at the top of their game with these Native9 Wines, a style Doug Wilder from the Purely Domestic Wine Report calls out as ‘extraordinary’ (10/2022) (rating the current wines 95-98 points.) Tours are conducted by Wes Hagen, who has grown and made wine in Santa Barbara for 30 years and researched and wrote most of the American Viticultural Areas in Santa Barbara History. Expect elegant, deliberate wines of time and place and a level of hospitality that will surprise and delight the wine newbie all the way to a Master Somm. Wine and Spirits Top 100 Wineries of the World: 2021.

Rancho Ontiveros

Established in 1781. James Ontiveros’ ancestor, Josef Ontiveros came from Avila Spain, through Sinaloa, MX, Loreto, Baja and into San Diego and Los Angeles with the Reyes expedition in 1781. The family landed in Santa Maria in 1855, and farming, ranching, cattle and grapes have been part of their family since the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Come hear and taste the whole story.”

Story of Soil Winery

As a small winery, Story of Soil, we can put more time, attention, and care into our wines (than the larger wineries can afford to, really). To make wines of the highest quality, we select vineyards that are farmed with the greatest level of care.

Single Vineyard Focus

We focus on single varietal and single vineyard. Single vineyard allows us to focus on “the place” the grapes are farmed and single varietal will show how each varietal is affected by that place (i.e. soil and microclimate).

Storm Wines Old World Influences

Rooted in the hills of Santa Barbara County, Storm Wines emphasizes old world influences and new world techniques. The Mediterranean climate, diverse soils, and exciting new opportunities in this budding Central Coast wine region have combined to drive Ernst’s passion for producing his wine. You’re invited to experience the unique personality of both vintage and site in Storm Wines.

Focus of Storm Wines

Storm is focused on making classically styled wines from proven sites; and wines with personality of vintage and site, where elegance is favored. His brother, Hannes, launched Storm Wines-South Africa in 2012. His focus is Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

Lions Peak

A family-owned and operated winery, producing distinctive, premium wines dating back to 1994, old vine Cabernet Sauvignon.  We use natural and sustainable winemaking practices that support health- and environmental-conscious consumers and work to preserve the land for future generations.

Best of Class

Beginning in the early 1990s, producing highly acclaimed, ultra-premium wines has been Jennifer’s passion since her first commercially produced wines won “Best of Class” at the LA County Fair. Since then, she has won many other gold and best-of-class wines.

Jennifer’s mantra is: Lions Peak wines should be joyfully shared with family and friends.  We invite you to taste our diverse portfolio of unique, ultra-premium wines, enjoy their “top-shelf” quality for yourself, and become an active member of our lively community of Lions Peak wine enthusiasts.

Jennifer’s mantra is: Lions Peak wines should be joyfully shared with family and friends.  We invite you to taste our diverse portfolio of unique, ultra-premium wines, enjoy their “top-shelf” quality for yourself, and become an active member of our lively community of Lions Peak wine enthusiasts.

Pence Vineyards & Winery –

As a small vineyard and winery, we are available by Appointment Only for Private Tours and Tastings of our Vineyards and Ranch. We are located in the Sta. Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County, and organically farm 38 acres of world-class Pinot Noir, Syrah, Gamay and Chardonnay.

Experience Pence

Any visitor to Pence will come away with an unparalleled tasting experience led by our Sommeliers and very knowledgeable Hospitality Team. A tour of the property will remind you of the timelessness of old California and the sheer beauty of why this state has attracted travelers for centuries. We hope that you will find a Personal or Private Tasting Experience below that accommodates your interests and be confident that it will match or exceed your expectations.

Lucas & Lewellen

Known for versatile food-friendly wines, approachable prices, and a fun and relaxed wine tasting experience, Toccata pours estate-grown classic Piedmontese varietal wines in the Mediterranean ambiance of the Toccata Tasting Room.

La Dolce Vita

In the Italian spirit of enjoying wine with friends, the Toccata Tasting Room welcomes guests to taste la dolce vita, traditional Italian wines grown, made, and shared right here on the Central Coast. We think the old world Tuscan heritage wines of Toccata reflect the tranquil beauty and generous bounty of this special land that we call home.

Toccata Tasting Room
1650 Copenhagen Drive
Solvang, CA 93463

805-686-5506

Buttonwood Farm Winery

Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard is a small gem set in the splendor of Santa Barbara County’s Santa Ynez Valley. Our 39-acre vineyard stretches across a sunny mesa on our 106-acre property.

Vineyard

In 1983, we started planting wine grapes and now have 33,000 vines. This is a small amount in the world of wine, but it is huge to us. They grow perfectly in our warm, eastern Santa Ynez Valley location.

Buttonwood’s varietal mix of Sauvignon Blancs, Grenache Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Grenache and Syrah reflects the preferences of our founders for Bordeaux and Rhône style wines.

Farm to Table

The original farm-to-table winery, we also grow other fruits and vegetables, which are showcased at our annual All Farm Dinner each August.

On your next trip to Santa Barbara County come visit us in the Santa Ynez Valley. We’ll be waiting to welcome you to Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard and taste some wine with you.

Westerly Wines

At Westerly, our purpose: to craft wine for enjoyment while also giving back.  We strive to grow and produce celebrated wines that honor place while at the same time affect and enrich our community, through our contribution to education and philanthropy.

Relationship

THE PLACE – Westerly Wines – The relationship between farmer and vintner is vital in our pursuit of crafting the best achievable wine from the best possible fruit.  Our wines from Westerly begin in the vineyards of small family-owned growers.  Through farming and winemaking at the highest potential level, we illustrate the diverse viability of the Santa Barbara County wine region.

Our pursuit at Westerly is to express the unique characteristics and individuality of the preeminent vineyards in Santa Barbara County.