In 1962 the Gainey family purchased 1,800 acres of undeveloped land stretching across the eastern end of Santa Ynez Valley. Within a year, they started a cattle operation and converted 600 acres into farmland for vegetables, fruit, flowers, and hay crops that have sustained the family for generations. They eventually planted 50 acres of grapevines, nurturing a dream he had of one day producing a Gainey family wine.
Gainey's three ranches are located in two of Santa Barbara County's most esteemed appellations: the Santa Ynez Valley and the Sta. Rita Hills. Each ranch offers a unique combination of soil types, microclimate, sun exposure and grape varieties, ensuring great complexity in their wines. They grow warm climate varieties at Gainey's Home Ranch in the warmer, eastern end of Santa Ynez Valley and cool climate varieties at their Evan's Ranch and Rancho Esperanza in the cool, marine-influenced Sta. Rita Hills appellation. All three ranches yield grapes of exceptional character, allowing Gainey to craft 100% estate-grown wines.
Crafted entirely from grapes grown at the warm climate Home Ranch in the eastern Santa Ynez Valley, the Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc boasts bright citrus, honeydew melon, mineral and subtle herb aromas. On the palate, the wine is rich, mouthwatering and beautifully structured, with vibrant grapefruit, melon and guava flavors culminating in a long, crisp finish invigorated by zesty citrus, spice and mineral tones.
