Firestone Vineyard & Winery

Large group private tour and tasting packages are available with a reservation: tastingroom@firestonewine.com.

As the first-ever estate winery in the Santa Ynez Valley, Firestone Vineyard & Winery is certainly the best place to come for a taste of both the history of winemaking in Santa Ynez Valley as well as the wines that the Firestone family has been dedicated to cultivating for more than thirty years. When Leonard and Brooks Firestone began their winery in 1972, the belief that the Santa Ynez Valley could grow, let alone produce, world-class wines was a belief shared by a select few. Luckily for us, the Firestone family vision still continues to thrive today at their newly renovated tasting room located on a breathtaking 400-acre property.

Tucked away in the rolling hills of the Foxen Canyon wine trail, Firestone Winery offers tastings of their flagship Bordeaux and Rhône-style wines that exemplify the unique terroir of their estate: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and of course Syrah. You also won’t want to miss a taste of The Ambassador, a Bordeaux-style blend of the best barrels in the cellar named in honor of Leonard Firestone, who was a former US Ambassador to Belgium.

Make sure to catch one of the complimentary tours offered daily, which will take you on a journey that starts at a real cork tree and continues throughout the vineyards and barrel room, finishing in the historical room with a look at the history of the Firestone family. Whether visiting for your first or fiftieth time, Firestone Winery’s commitment to sharing their history and dedication to quality winemaking is sure to leave you with a lingering finish that will keep you coming back for more.

Varietals
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Reisling, Gewürtztraminer

Acclaim
The Lineage Chairman Series is a blend created by handpicking the best fruit from each block of vines throughout the vineyard. Every year the blend changes depending on the fruit picked, creating a wine with rich, fruit flavors and a long, velvety finish.

Fun Fact
Winemaker Paul Warson lives on the property with his family and often frequents the winery and tasting room sharing his enthusiasm and knowledge with guests.

Don’t Miss
The free concert in the vineyard series takes place on the first Friday of every month from June through October, 6 to 9 p.m. Bring the entire family (pets are welcome, too!) for free local live music, local food for sale and Firestone wines for sale by the glass and bottle.