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Whitcraft Winery
Type: Wineries and Vineyards
10Best Says
Hard to spot but great to find, Whitcraft Winery is a small tasting room and winery tucked away behind Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. Established by Chris Whitcraft in 1985, Whitcraft Winery produces... Read More
Hard to spot but great to find, Whitcraft Winery is a small tasting room and winery tucked away behind Santa Barbara's Funk Zone. Established by Chris Whitcraft in 1985, Whitcraft Winery produces wines that are a testament to the whims of Mother nature, each vintage celebrated for its unique characteristics. Grapes are hand picked, hand sorted, foot stomped (or lightly pressed), hand bottled and hand labeled, limiting their production to less than 2,000 cases a year. Now helmed by second-generation winemaker Drake Whitcraft, this winery is best known for Burgundian-style Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays; other offerings include French and Italian varietals sourced from the Central Coast area.
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Address:
36 South Calle Cesar Chavez
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 730-1680
Hours:
- Fri-Mon Noon-4pm
- Contact for Specific Dates and Times
Website:
whitcraftwinery.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Geneva Ives
Santa Barbara Local Expert
- Wineries and Vineyards: "Join the wine club to receive invitations to exclusive pick up parties and sample older vintages."
- Best for Wineries and Vineyards Because: Visit Whitcraft to try classic California varietals as nature intended. Grapes are hand picked and bottles are gravity fed by second-generation winemaker Drake Whitcraft.
