The
Vineyards
Inspired by the land our boots have tread upon for years, TREAD crafts site-driven wines to showcase the diversity of Santa Barbara County.
The vineyards we source fruit from are some of the most esteemed throughout the Santa Maria Valley and Sta. Rita Hills AVAs – two cool-climate appellations that are widely recognized for producing quality Burgundian varietals.
Bien
Nacido
Vineyard
Located in the Santa Maria Valley AVA, family-owned Bien Nacido Vineyard is one of the most revered vineyards in California, celebrated for its meticulous farming and quality Burgundian grapes. Planted roughly 16 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Bien Nacido’s high elevation and diverse shale and rocky soils add to its legacy as one of the most distinctive sites in the region.
Bien
Nacido
Vineyard
Located in the Santa Maria Valley AVA, family-owned Bien Nacido Vineyard is one of the most revered vineyards in California, celebrated for its meticulous farming and quality Burgundian grapes. Planted roughly 16 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Bien Nacido’s high elevation and diverse shale and rocky soils add to its legacy as one of the most distinctive sites in the region.
Sierra
Madre
The northernmost vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley AVA, Sierra Madre Vineyard is known as one of the coolest sites in California. Located 15 miles from the coast, here strong marine influences and nutrient-starved soils – consisting of two types of well-draining sandy loam soils – contribute to the vineyard’s extensive root development, lower yields, and concentrated flavors.
Sierra
Madre
The northernmost vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley AVA, Sierra Madre Vineyard is known as one of the coolest sites in California. Located 15 miles from the coast, here strong marine influences and nutrient-starved soils – consisting of two types of well-draining sandy loam soils – contribute to the vineyard’s extensive root development, lower yields, and concentrated flavors.
La
Encantada
Located just 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean on the western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills, La Encantada Vineyard is defined by its marine-influenced terroir. Planted by legendary grape grower Richard Sanford, La Encantada sits on a ridge that straddles the Santa Ynez River Valley, where a combination of diatomaceous earth, strong winds, heavy morning fog, and afternoon sun result in fruit with high acidity and intense, complex flavors.
La
Encantada
Located just 7 miles from the Pacific Ocean on the western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills, La Encantada Vineyard is defined by its marine-influenced terroir. Planted by legendary grape grower Richard Sanford, La Encantada sits on a ridge that straddles the Santa Ynez River Valley, where a combination of diatomaceous earth, strong winds, heavy morning fog, and afternoon sun result in fruit with high acidity and intense, complex flavors.
Our
Lady of Guadalupe
Nestled on the far western side of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA is Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard. This AVA is renowned as one of the coolest climate sites in California. Influenced by marine layers and coastal breezes from the nearby Pacific Ocean, the vineyards experience fluctuating conditions throughout the day. While the Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard is relatively newer than some of its long-standing neighbors in the AVA, its landscape boasts a range of hillsides. Our fruit is sourced from these dynamic slopes, influencing the unique and remarkable characteristics to the wine.