Foxen Vineyard

Bill Wathen and Dick Doré have been making wine together since 1985, when they founded Foxen Winery & Vineyard at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in Northern Santa Barbara County. Since that time their dedication has remained the same: the creation of small production, sustainably-farmed, vineyard-focused wines using a straightforward and minimalist... approach to winemaking. The winery is named in memory of William Benjamin Foxen, and English sea captain and Dick's great-great grandfather. Benjamin Foxen came to Santa Barbara in the early 1800's and purchased the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in 1837 with a Mexican Land Grant that totaled nearly 9000 acres, that comprised most of what is now known as Foxen Canyon. Captain Foxen adopted the distinctive anchor as his ranch cattle brand, which became the trademark of the Foxen Vineyard & Winery. The company is proud that the company has made the company's home on the now 2000-acre Rancho Tinaquaic, which remains in family hands. In 2009 the company completed the company's new solar-powered winery and tasting room, and the company's beloved historic "Shack" was renamed foxen 7200, and focuses on the company's Bordeaux and Italian-style wines under a newly designed label. The company's Burgundy and Rhne-style wines are showcased at the company's new location just up the road. 2014 marks the 30th harvest for the Foxen Boys.Read More