Demetria Estate

Demetria Estate is a serene, off-the-beaten-path winery on 213 hilltop acres above Foxen Canyon Road in Los Olivos, founded in 2006 by John and Sandra Zahoudanis and named for their daughter and the Greek goddess of harvest, biodynamic. Reflecting John's Greek farming roots, it was one of Santa Barbara County's first biodynamic estates, and it makes vibrant, minimal-intervention wines: estate Rhone varieties plus Burgundy-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from cool coastal vineyards. Demetria's panoramic hillside estate offers serene hilltop views, its organically grown Rhone-style wines poured in a setting made for lingering.

Getting there means a couple of miles down a dirt road, and that seclusion is the point. Tastings are hosted on a hilltop patio shaded by ancient oaks, with panoramic views over the vines and grazing sheep, in a warm, unpretentious style. Often called one of Santa Ynez's best-kept secrets, it is a peaceful, scenic escape for those willing to seek it out.

Family hospitality is the founding idea at Demetria: the biodynamically farmed estate above Santa Barbara wine country pairs serious tasting with sweeping lawns, resident dogs, and horseback riding through the hills. Owner Alexis Zahoudanis traces the spirit to his father’s Greek heritage and his mother’s Southern hospitality, and the family-friendly side of the estate grew organically from that lived-in, welcoming vision - parents taste unhurried while the kids have a genuine afternoon of adventure.

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