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McClain Cellars

McClain Cellars is a spunky boutique wine brand located in Orange County that puts just as much effort into crafting dazzling red wines as they do creating tasting spaces that are fun and lively and welcome both seasoned wine connoisseurs and wine newbies.

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Holus Bolus: Small-Lot Mastery in Los Olivos

Holus Bolus is a Sta. Rita Hills focused producer based in Los Olivos, led by co-founders and co-winemakers Peter Hunken and Amy Christine MW. The winery emphasizes vineyard-driven bottlings, restrained winemaking, and clarity of varietal expression, with particular strength in cool-climate Syrah.

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Toccata Tasting Room

Toccata Tasting Room in Solvang provides a specialized focus on Italian grape varieties grown within the Santa Ynez Valley. Managed by the Lucas family, the cellar door emphasizes a casual, village-style atmosphere. The current portfolio highlights how traditional Mediterranean varieties adapt to the unique microclimates of Santa Barbara County.

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Stolpman Vineyards: Dry-Farmed Precision in Ballard Canyon

Stolpman Vineyards focuses on dry-farmed Syrah and Rhône varieties grown on limestone soils in Santa Barbara County. Founded by Tom and Marilyn Stolpman and now led by their son Pete, the winery combines high-density planting with a dedicated vineyard crew, La Cuadrilla, to produce vibrant and site-specific wines.

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Crown Point Vineyards

Crown Point Vineyards is a hillside Cabernet-focused estate in Santa Ynez defined by precision farming, low yields, and structured, age-worthy wines. During our visit, every wine tasted performed at a 95+ point level, reflecting a disciplined, site-driven approach from vineyard to cellar.

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Cordon of Santa Barbara Winery

Cordon of Santa Barbara offers a focused exploration of Santa Barbara County terroir from its tasting room in downtown Solvang. Founded by Etienne Terlinden, the winery emphasizes site-specific expressions of Rhône and Burgundian varieties. The portfolio highlights balanced winemaking and technical precision, delivering wines that reflect the diverse microclimates of

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Dragonette Cellars: Precision and Patience in Santa Barbara

Dragonette Cellars produces small-lot wines from Santa Barbara County’s cool-climate vineyards, with a focus on Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Syrah. Founded in 2005 by brothers John and Steve Dragonette alongside Brandon Sparks-Gillis, the winery emphasizes vineyard management and minimalist cellar practices to express site-specific character and balanced structure.

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