Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards was founded in 1973 by John Cushman and five friends, who purchased the property the year prior. As the third winery established in Santa Barbara County, experimentation was an integral part of Zaca Mesa’s early days. Several different varieties were planted to see which grapes would be the best suited to the estate’s unique terroir. After many trials, Zaca Mesa’s first winemaker, Ken Brown, planted Syrah in 1978, establishing Zaca Mesa as the first to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County. This block of Syrah remains the oldest Syrah block on the Central Coast and is now known as the Black Bear Block.
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Wines
Varietals
- Chardonnay
- Grenache
- Mourvèdre
- Syrah
- Viognier
Appellations
- Santa Ynez Valley
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- Food & Wine Pairing
- Tours
- Wine Club
- Scenic Views
- Picnic Area
- Kid Friendly
- Outdoor Games
- Wheelchair Accessible
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- Tue 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wed 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Thur 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(805) 688-9339
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