Originally planted in 1964, Nielson is the site of Santa Barbara’s first commercial vineyard, and has been Byron’s estate vineyard for over 30 years. This historic, cool-climate, benchland vineyard serves as a model for Santa Barbara’s viticultural experimentation and sustainable farming methods.

Located on the sandy bluffs, just ten miles from the Pacific Ocean, Sierra Madre Vineyard is the westernmost and coolest of Byron’s Santa Maria sites. Nutrient-starved, marine soils force good root development, small yields and concentrated flavors.

Arguably the most famous vineyard in Santa Barbara County, Bien Nacido sits atop an elevated bench just five miles from our estate. The site’s extended fog cover, and meticulous viticultural practices have bolstered the site’s cult-like following.

Home to Santa Barbara’s oldest Pinot Noir vines, Julia’s Vineyard was first planted between 1970 and 1971 as part of the original Tepusquet Vineyard. Its location is directly in the path of the cooling ocean winds and fog that funnel through the valley, further extending the hang time and flavor development of these prized “old vines”.

La Encantada is planted to a ridge that straddles the Santa Ynez River Valley. The site’s mix of complex Monterey Formation soils, extreme maritime influences and meticulous organic viticulture produce a depth and purity of site and varietal expression.

One of Sta. Rita Hills’ newest and most exciting plantings, this vineyard sits along the eastern border of the AVA. The site’s 100-acres benefit from a myriad of exposures and marine influences, which together with premium clonal selection and high-density planting, produce exceptionally small clusters and berries.

One of the highest planted vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills AVA, Rita’s Crown is a high-density planting on a steep hillside overlooking several of the appellation’s most famed sites. The vineyard boasts a mix of extreme elevation and slope that together with the exposed coastal climate and marine soils impart a distinct salinity.

Located in the sweet spot of the Sta. Rita Hills AV, at mile marker 7.28 on Santa Rosa Road, Fiddlestix is where the predictable cool climate merges with the finicky demands of Pinot Noir.

This vineyard is the western most vineyard along Santa Rosa Road in Sta Rita Hills. The exposure and proximity to the Pacific Ocean make it one of the coolest vineyards in the appellation.  The wine has dark plum and blueberry with hints of green tea and earth.  The core of rich, dark fruit is complimented by chalky tannins and smoke finish.

Solomon Hills is the western most vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. The vineyard was planted in the late 1990’s and named Solomon Hills after Salomon Pico, the bandit that traveled along the El Camino Real in the 1850’s (the inspiration for Zorro).  It is the western most vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley. The wine offers complex aromatics of Chinese five spice, cumin, rose petal, dark cherry and smoke. It is dark cherry with rich, silky tannins and a smoke finish.