LinCourt Vineyards

LinCourt is fortunate to be situated in one of the great grape growing areas in the world, Santa Barbara County. The diversity of the County is reflected in each wine. Unique to the west coast of North America, Santa Barbara is blessed by two valleys with east-west orientation. The Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys funnel the cool ocean breezes and maritime fog to the western vineyards, creating a haven for the cool climate varietals, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the warmer reaches, farther from the ocean, grapes such as Syrah and classic Bordeaux varieties thrive as the fog cools the vineyards at night, allowing the grapes to retain proper acid and sugar balance.
Santa Barbara County also enjoys one of the longest grape growing seasons in the world. Mild winters result in early bud break. Unlike many other notable growing areas, fall in Santa Barbara is typically rain free, allowing the grapes extended time to hang on the vine. The results are grapes that are physiologically mature and extremely flavorful without overripe character.