Santa Barbara’s wine country might not as big as Napa or Sonoma but offers a unique coastal terroir that produces cool-climate wines. Especially fun for Pinot and Chardonnay lovers! I enjoyed my visit at these two wineries:
Tyler Winery's Mae Estate
Winery started with a passion for Burgundian varietals, they focus on Pinots and Chardonnays from their mae estate vineyards and single vineyard wines from other popular vineyards in the area like Sanford & Benedict and La Rinconada,
Tasting fee: $50
Variety: Pinot, Chardonnay, Rosé, Sparkling wine, Cabernet Sauvignon
Sandhi & Domaine de la cote
Founded by Sommelier Rajat Parr, they focus on low-intervention winemaking with most of their Pinots made with whole cluster fermentation (fermenting the grapes with stems). Tasting room is located in downtown Lompoc but their vineyard is located nearby.
Tasting fee: $50
Variety: Pinot, Chardonnay, Syrah, Sparkling wine (traditional method)
