Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estates
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Michel-Schlumberger Wine Estates

Dry Creek Valley

Our Story

At Michel-Schlumberger, our winemaking mission is to craft elegant wines with a real sense of place – beautifully balanced and expressive of our dramatic vineyard landscape.


As 100% estate produced wine, each bottle speaks to the distinct soil, climate, and topography of our sustainably-farmed property, on the hillsides west of Dry Creek Valley. Nature is the dominant force in our terroir-driven winemaking approach. Sun-drenched days, moderated by cool coastal fog combine with volcanic gravelly soils and dramatic topography. The result is an ideal backdrop for creating balanced fruit, and full-flavored, complex wines. As winemakers and stewards of the land, we guide the process from vine to bottle by promoting healthy vineyards, walking every row, and sampling every barrel.

Each fall, grapes are hand-harvested in small batches during the cool early morning hours, then gently crushed and de-stemmed at the winery. We employ classic winemaking techniques for all of our estate wines, including sur lie aging prior to racking to enhance complexity and depth, and barrel aging in French oak for overall balance in the final blend.

Wines

Varietals

  • Blend-Sparkling
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chardonnay
  • Grenache Syrah
  • Malbec
  • Meritage
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Port
  • Rose
  • Zinfandel

Appellations

  • Santa Barbara County
  • Sta. Rita Hills

Amenities

  • Private Tours*
  • Wine Club
  • Scenic Views
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Indoor Seating
  • Picnic Area
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Unique Architecture
  • Gift Shop
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Large Groups OK
  • RV/Bus Parking
  • Event Space
  • Wedding Venue

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