Santa Barbara Wine Country

Welcome to
Bien Nacido
Vineyards

Nestled along the Santa Ynez River, our family-owned vineyard has been crafting award-winning wines since 1983. Here, the Pacific breeze meets sun-drenched hillsides — and every bottle tells the story of this extraordinary place.

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40+ Years of Winemaking
150 Acres of Vineyards
12 Varietals Grown
Bien Nacido Vineyards rows of grapevines stretching across sunlit Santa Barbara hillsides
Close-up of Bien Nacido wine bottles on a tasting table
Our Story

A Legacy Rooted in
Santa Barbara Soil

Bien Nacido — Spanish for "well-born" — was named for the rich, fertile soils and the cool Pacific winds that flow through this valley. Founded in 1983 by the Bien Nacido family, what began as a modest planting of Chardonnay vines has grown into one of Santa Barbara County's most respected vineyards.

Today, our 150 acres of estate vineyards produce fruit for our own label and supply some of the region's most celebrated winemakers. Every vine is tended with the same care and conviction that guided us from the very first planting.

Estate Grown

150 acres of meticulously tended vineyards on the Santa Ynez River floodplain

Family Owned Since 1983

Four decades of hands-on winemaking passed through generations

Sustainably Farmed

Committed to environmentally responsible vineyard practices

Aerial view of Bien Nacido vineyard rows with rolling hills in the background
Grape harvest in progress at Bien Nacido Vineyards
1983 Year Founded
Our Wines

Varietals That Define
Santa Barbara

From our estate-grown grapes, we craft wines that express the unique maritime climate and diverse soils of the Santa Ynez Valley.

Flagship

Chardonnay

Our estate Chardonnay is the cornerstone of Bien Nacido. Bright acidity, notes of green apple and citrus, with a subtle oak influence that speaks to our barrel-aging program.

Green Apple Citrus Mineral toasted Almond
Best Seller

Pinot Noir

Cool-climate Pinot Noir at its finest. Silky tannins, layers of raspberry and cherry, and a hint of earth that captures the essence of our riverfront terroir.

Raspberry Cherry Earth Vanilla
Limited Release

Syrah

Bold and complex, our Syrah showcases dark fruit, black pepper, and a smoky minerality. A wine that rewards patience and celebrates our warm afternoon sun.

Dark Berry Black Pepper Smoke Herb
Cultivar

Sauvignon Blanc

Crisp and vibrant, our Sauvignon Blanc bursts with tropical fruit and herbaceous notes. A perfect introduction to the coastal character of our vineyard.

Tropical Herb Grapefruit Fresh
Rare

Rosé

Dry and refreshing, our rosé is made from hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes. Pale salmon color, with strawberry and watermelon notes — ideal for Santa Barbara evenings.

Strawberry Watermelon Citrus Crisp
Estate

Viognier

Aromatic and full-bodied, our Viognier offers peach, apricot, and honeysuckle. Rich texture with a lingering finish that lingers like a long summer afternoon.

Peach Apricot Honeysuckle Rich
The Estate

Where the Pacific Breeze
Meets the Vine

Our vineyards sit on the floodplain of the Santa Ynez River, where cool marine air rolls in through the Santa Ynez Mountain pass each afternoon. This unique microclimate — warm mornings, cool evenings, and a long, steady growing season — produces grapes with extraordinary concentration and balance.

The diverse soil types across our 150 acres — from sandy loam to clay-rich deposits — give each block its own character. Our winemakers work closely with the vineyard team to ensure every parcel expresses its distinct terroir in the glass.

Santa Ynez River flowing near Bien Nacido Vineyards
Sunset over Bien Nacido vineyard rows
Visit Us

Experience
Bien Nacido

We invite you to walk our vineyard rows, taste our wines among the vines, and discover why so many visitors call Bien Nacido their favorite stop on the Santa Barbara wine trail.

Address

1253 Coast Village Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Phone

(805) 969-5803

Tasting Hours

Wed–Mon, 11am – 5pm
(Closed Tuesdays)

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Wine tasting experience at Bien Nacido Vineyards with guests enjoying flights outdoors
Get in Touch

We'd Love to
Hear From You

Whether you're planning a visit, have questions about our wines, or want to learn about private events — reach out and we'll get back to you promptly.

1253 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2706
(805) 969-5803

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