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Happy Canyon Vineyard is a family owned and operated estate vineyard and boutique winery on the central coast of California that has gained esteem with our award winning Bordeaux varietal wines. Our vineyard is nestled into the undulating hills of the beautiful Piocho Ranch at the eastern most edge of the Santa Ynez Valley. The ranch and vineyard is where we call home. We have taken great pride over the years in being stewards of the land and created wines that are unique to the beauty, richness, and heritage of the “terroir”. On our ranch we have two regulation sized Polo fields and many powerful Polo ponies where we blend our commitment to excellence in wine with a passion for Polo.
I became a member of the Barrack family when I had the honor to marry my beautiful wife Jodi in 2001. I grew up in the east Tennessee valley countryside, where I developed a love for the outdoors. As part of the Barrack family for nearly two decades, I share with them a deep passion and commitment for being good stewards of the land. For me, there is nothing more exciting than getting the first taste of the new vintage. I love the horses on Piocho Ranch and I’m fascinated and astounded each time I watch a summertime Polo match. Along with hanging out with Jodi and playing with my kids Gracie and Davey, I enjoy riding my bike, running, swimming, surfing and fishing. The Barrack family has taken me in as one of their own and I am truly blessed and deeply grateful for their trust in me to lead Happy Canyon Vineyard and Barrack Family Estate wines into a bright and prosperous future.
Ben Merz is one of the most knowledgeable individuals on the art of farming premium grapes in the Happy Canyon AVA and the California central coast. Ben received a bachelor of science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Viteculture and Agribusiness, concentrating in farm and ranch management. He is passionate about wine and focuses heavily on tending the best grapes possible.