Happy Canyon Vineyard
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Happy Canyon Vineyard
We grew up at the ranch and the vines grew up with us. In each bottle there is more than wine, there is a memory, a story, and a feeling that is home. Our flagship Estate wine that is the perfect blend of the five principal Bordeaux varietals based in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, with the perfect amounts of Malbec, and Petit Verdot.

This wine represents the history and heritage of Piocho, "Where two rivers meet and go to heaven."
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Happy Canyon Vineyard is a family owned and operated estate vineyard and boutique winery on the central coast of California that has gained esteem with our award winning Bordeaux varietal wines. Our vineyard is nestled into the undulating hills of the beautiful Piocho Ranch at the eastern most edge of the Santa Ynez Valley.
Join us in our tasting room located at 30 El Paseo in heart of beautiful Presideo neigborhood of downtown Santa Barbara, California. We are currently offering full service wine tastings in our new outdoor space in the beautiful El Paseo courtyard. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

While walk in service and tasting experiences are available, we encourage and highly recommend reservations to ensure we are available to give you a one of kind wine tasting experience.For a truly special experience, we offer private, by appointment only wine tasting expierences at our ranch and vineyard.
PIOCHO RANCH is a peaceful and beautiful property that sits nestled in the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, a perfect location for growing grapes and riding horses. Apart from our beautiful vineyards, Piocho Ranch is a place where we blend our passion for the game of polo with the art of making wine.
Receive two shipments per year, six bottles per shipment of our handcrafted wines for a total of one case (12 bottles) per year. Cost is a flat rate price (15% Discount) of $236 per shipment. If you prefer to receive only reds ($240 per Shipment), please note this on the comments box when you sign up.
Happy Canyon Vineyard is nestled into the undulating hills of the beautiful Piocho Ranch. We have taken great pride over the years in being stewards of the land and have created something that is unique to the beauty and richness of the place. Piocho, is a Native American Indian word meaning "where the two rivers meet and go to heaven".
Reviews (9)
Paul
Paul
Sep 24, 2021
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Shared a bottle of 2014 Piocho red blend over dinner last night. Bordeaux in style but a tad more fruit forward. Still drinking very well with 7 years bottle age. Great pairing with BBQ NY steak! Can't wait to get back up to SB
Jad D.
Jad D.
Apr 15, 2021
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Was a customer but Erin there would not let me use the restroom. He tried to ignore me. Very rude business
Vanessa Diaz
Vanessa Diaz
Nov 18, 2020
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We love, love, love Happy Canyon!! Staff is ALWAYS so friendly and kind. Aaron is the BEST!! We sat outside and enjoyed a small breeze and wine.
Stephen Y.
Stephen Y.
Jul 21, 2020
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Stumbled upon this small winery in the middle of a quaint courtyard. Wine was delicious and our server was super friendly and made sure our needs were met.
Purebliss
Purebliss
Jul 14, 2020
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We had the best experience here! The workers were so kind, knowledgeable and personable especially the gentleman who helped us! The wines are superb as well as the beautiful outdoor courtyard!
Bruce Wobeck
Bruce Wobeck
Aug 26, 2019
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We went to the vineyard for a tour and tasting and it was fantastic. The tour was hosted by Sean Pitts who runs the operation and is also son in law of the proprietor. He was a very knowledgable and gracious host. It is a beautiful setting and it was an extra treat for my wife to walk through the stables to see the polo ponies.
The selection of 6 wines was terrific, both whites and reds. We had just spent a couple of days in Napa earlier in the week and tasted many excellent wines up there. The Happy Canyon whites (sauvignon blanc) were superior to any whites we tasted in Napa and the reds were
Andrew Schneider
Andrew Schneider
Jun 20, 2019
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This place was recommended to us by our wedding planner. Incredible red varieties all inspired by French Bordeaux’s. The “Blanc” is an amazing blend for those who don’t normally love the tart, fruitiness of white wines. And their Merlot is spectacular. Def worth the visit. A+ service and bonus tastings as well if you talk up the winemakers.
Amanda Rader
Amanda Rader
Aug 02, 2017
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This place was highly recommended by friends. The wines are lovely and the service was even better. We got some great recommendations for the rest of our stay in Santa Barbara. This is tucked away in a nice little corner by the jewelry shops at Paso Nuevo.
Nyle Campbell
Nyle Campbell
Aug 13, 2015
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Not that into wine but was along tasting with some friends. This was my favorite stop. Great service, ask for Paris!