Happy New Years! Embracing Evolution

As I have been preparing for the year ahead, I found myself reading a very thorough article on the wine industry and AI.  I quickly became consumed, overwhelmed, and often confused at the prospect of artificial intelligence being a part of what I do.  Can AI help with viticulture? Yes, I think to some degree.  Can AI replace winemaking? No, I don’t think so, however, it may be able to help make our wines better.  Can AI accomplish our sales and marketing?  I certainly hope it can help us get our message out and lead more people to enjoy our beautiful wines.  However, even with all these benefits, it is clear to me, AI cannot replace what we do.  It will never replace the experience of this place.  A place where you can bring your friends, your family, your loved ones to share a storied bottle of wine creating memories that will last a lifetime. Come see the vines, touch the dirt and the rocks; taste the grapes off the vine. Smell the fields that have been freshly cut, hear the horses’ hooves pounding on the field and feel a sense of peace and quiet in this valley. Our wines have a deeper meaning and a special purpose. So go ahead and purchase a beautiful bottle of Piocho or Barrack Family Estate wine and call your friends, family, and loved ones to the table. Enjoy, blossom, and go be awesome today! We have a lot of great current release and new wines for you to enjoy. If you would like to stay and really experience the magic of this place, we now offer farms stays we you can truly experience the magic of this place. Check it all out below.

Visit Us

Come stay with us at our Ranch and Vineyard in Santa Ynez, CA.

Visit our tasting room in the heart of Santa Barbara, where you'll find a selection of our latest releases to be enjoyed as a tasting flight or by the glass, we also offer wine and artisanal chocolate pairing flights.  

For a unique and special experience, we offer private tastings by appointment at our ranch and vineyard in Santa Ynez.

Can't Make it in Person? Shop Online!

If you are unable to get to our location any time soon, remember that all of our current release wines are available for purchase on our website.

Host Your Next Event

Are you planning a special event?  Host your event at our Santa Barbara tasting rooom or at our vineyard and ranch in Santa Ynez.  Get in touch to find about our venues and facilities.  You can e mail us at info@happycanyonvineyard.com or call: (805) 203-0749

Let us embrace what AI can do for us, but remember, what we do can not be replaced.  It's about family, togetherness, love, and sharing a beatiful bottle of wine creating memories that will last a lifetime.   

Happy New Year and go be awesome today!

Sean D. Pitts
Executive Winemaker

Warm Summers and Vibrant Vineyards

As the cooler spring of 2023 has transitioned into summer, the days have been filled with the warmth of the Southern California sun.  The wet winter along with the sunshine has created a vibrancy in our vineyards as our vines are comforted by the plentiful water and the blanket of the sun.  As I eagerly await the beautiful fruit that is sure to come during harvest season, I’m reflecting on all the gifts we have been blessed with this summer.  The polo ponies galloping in the fields awaiting their next game keep me energized and excited to watch the polo play that has highlighted our summer.  Watching my kids jump into our reservoir on these hot days reminds me of the blessings of what feels like the long forgotten wet winter that was only a few months in the past.  All of this is just a highlight of what represents the best time to come visit.  Now is the time and we would love to see you.  See below for all the wonderful ways to come visit and don’t forget to pick up some Piocho Sauvignon Blanc as it will keep you refreshed on these hot summer days.  Enjoy the summer!

2022 Harvest Season Is Here

2022 Harvest is upon us. In the midst of one of the hottest and longest heat waves on the central coast of California, the vineyard is looking great.  Our vineyards are mature, our grape varietals are robust, and we constantly and consistently prepare for these moments.  Even on the hottest days, we work late into the night and early in the morning to prepare our vines.  We give them water when they need it and love when they want it.  Farming is most often about preparation rather than reaction.  Therefore, we choose to work instead of worry. This work brings joy, even when it’s difficult.

For us, while harvest is hard work, it’s more about why we do what we do, rather than simply what we do.  It’s about creating a legacy over time that represents our family.  We started our harvest year picking our Sauvignon Blanc fruit from “Davey’s Block”.  This fruit is aptly named after our son whose spirit matches the qualities of these vines. Like our son, the fruit is sensitive, yet full of energy and fun.  In the coming days we will pick “Gracie’s Clone” Cabernet Franc.  This one-of-a-kind clone is spicy, vervey and beautiful like our daughter.  There is no better representation of who we are.  We are a family, and our aim is to spread this sentiment to the world.

Visit Our Tasting Room

Visit our tasting room in the heart of Santa Barbara, where you'll find a selection of our latest releases to be enjoyed as a tasting flight or by the glass, we also offer wine and artisanal chocolate pairing flights.  For a unique and special experience, we offer private tastings by appointment at our ranch and vineyard in Santa Ynez.

Can't Make it in Person? Shop Online!

If you are unable to get to our location any time soon, remember that all of our current release wines are available for purchase on our website.

Host Your Next Event

Are you planning a special event?  Host your event at our Santa Barbara tasting room or at our vineyard and ranch in Santa Ynez.  Get in touch to find about our venues and facilities.  You can e mail us at info@happycanyonvineyard.com or call: (805) 203-0749

Despite the record setting heat, the 2022 harvest is going according to our plan. Struggle not only makes us stronger, it makes our wines better.  While yields are low, concentration, complexity and character are the result.  The 2022 wines are stacking up to be aromatically beautiful and rich with flavor.

Happy Harvest and go be awesome today!

Sean D. Pitts
Executive Winemaker