Producer Story

Let’s not bury the lede: The foothills of Santa Barbara aren’t where most expect to find world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, which is precisely what makes Crown Point intriguing. Our estate rests in the San Rafael foothills of the transverse mountains, facing south toward the sweeping Santa Ynez range. While the coast lingers under morning fog in the growing season, our vineyard enjoys steady warmth and light. Years of precise farming have shown how Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc thrive here, uniting to express the whole character of our site. Benchland vines bring elegance and lift; hillside blocks deliver depth and power. Cool evenings preserve acidity and refine fine-grained tannins. The result is unmistakably coastal — a wine of balance, structure, complexity, and soul, shaped by a