Family owned and organically farmed, Donnachadh Vineyard is located on Santa Rosa Road in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County.  The property is 285 acres with approximately 40 acres planted to vine in 2013.  We grow Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Gamay Noir.

The climate of the Santa Rita Hills is dominated by the Pacific Ocean, which lies about 9 miles from the vineyard. Morning fog cools the grapes and consistent afternoon ocean breezes keep heat from building up over the course of the day.

We strive to make wines that express the beauty of this amazing place. We are inspired by the wines of Burgundy and the Northern Rhone, but want to make wines that recognize our unique site. The cool climate and ocean breeze allow the grapes to ripen more slowly, developing rich, complex flavors while still retaining a bright natural acidity. There is a noticeable salinity, too, that further reminds one of the maritime environment that the wines come from. Finally, the varied terrain and soils, from the steep, rocky upper hillside to the gently rolling riverside blocks allow us to develop a lot of complexity and contrast within a relatively small area.

The 2023 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir is extremely versatile — sleek, fresh and eminently quaffable, but with the depth and complexity to satisfy serious wine lovers. The nose is layered with fruit, spice and perfume: dark red cherries, pomegranate, cola, and tea with allspice, rose and violets providing lift. The palate delivers the juicy, dark red fruits the nose promised with satisfying acidity, silky tannins and a lengthy finish.