About
SAMsARA Wine Co. is an acclaimed Santa Barbara winery established in 2002, producing limited releases of ultra-premium cool-climate Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, and Chardonnay from distinctive Sta. Rita Hills vineyards. They emphasize sustainable farming, low-intervention winemaking, and showcase unique micro-sites like Bentrock, Radian, La Encantada, and Francesca. Owned by Joan and Dave Szkutak since 2017 with winemaker Matt Brady.
Pinot Noir and Syrah from Sta. Rita Hills
Single vineyard releases from Bentrock, Radian, La Encantada, Francesca
Sustainable, low-intervention cool-climate wines
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What They Make
2019 Syrah OM Sta. Rita Hills
limited release from Sta. Rita Hills
2022 Gamay Nolan Vineyard Santa Barbara County
limited release
2021 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills
first white wine introduced in 2017
Pinot Noir
single vineyard releases from Sta. Rita Hills
Syrah
top Santa Barbara producer
Grenache
limited release from Sta. Rita Hills
Awards
Gold Medal, Santa Barbara County Wine Competition 2021
2021
Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020
2020
Latest News
Current releases, library wines, and collections available; renewed commitment to sustainability in 2020.