FOXEN CANYON TASTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Foxen Vineyard & Winery
Bill Wathen and Dick Doré have been making wine together since 1985 when they founded FOXEN at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in northern Santa Barbara County. Since that time, their dedication has remained the same – the creation of very small-production, vineyard-designated wines using a “minimalist” approach to winemaking.
FOXEN 7200 (aka The Shack) Tasting Room Address (Bordeaux and Italian-style wines)
7200 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria
Tasting Room Hours
Open Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 11am to 4pm, by reservation and walk-in upon availability
Tasting Room Address
7600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria
Tasting Room Hours
Open Daily, 11am to 4pm, by reservation and walk-in upon availability
Make Reservation
Principal Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah
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Presqu’ile Vineyard & Winery
Located in the heart of Santa Barbara County’s Santa Maria Valley, Presqu’ile (pronounced press-KEEL) is a small, family-run winery dedicated to making exceptional cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Designed and planted to create a diverse tapestry of vineyard blocks, the sustainably certified, 73-acre Presqu’ile Vineyard features an array of clones, exposures and elevations. Made using this estate fruit, and grapes from a handful of the finest vineyards in the valley, Presqu’ile’s wines capture the essence of their vineyards and vintage, and have earned acclaim for their elegance and balance.
Tasting Room Address
5391 Presquile Drive, Santa Maria
Tasting Room Hours
Wednesday through Sunday 11am – 5pm by reservation only. Please book online or call for availability. As of 7/3/20, all seating is outdoors per COVID-19 safety procedures. Groups are limited to six people and masks are required for entry.
Book Tasting Online
Principal Varieties
Chardonnay, Gamay, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah
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Demetria
Back in 2005 John Zahoudanis was on the hunt for vineyard property. Growing up on a farm near Mount Olympus in Greece, his childhood was dotted with olives, citrus groves, and a small plot of grapes for homemade wine. His dream had always been to have a vineyard and winery of his own for his family to enjoy. Upon finding this property it was love at first sight. John and his wife Sandra purchased the estate and named it after their daughter Demetria, who herself was named for the Greek goddess of harvest, Demeter.
Tasting Room
6701 Foxen Canyon Road
Los Olivos
Tasting Room Hours
Open daily 11am - 5pm
By appointment
Principal Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Rose
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Phone Number
805.686.2345