About Lieu Dit Winery
Lieu Dit brought the Loire to Santa Barbara: founded by sommelier Eric Railsback and winemaker Justin Willett, the label devotes itself to Loire varieties, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Melon and Gamay, grown in county soils and made with French restraint. The name means a named place, Burgundy's term for unclassified crus.
The Chenin and Cabernet Franc in particular earned trade devotion, proving the county could do savory, mineral Loire idioms. A sommelier's thesis, convincingly argued.
The Loire in Santa Barbara: Railsback and Willett's Chenin, Franc and Gamay thesis, argued with restraint.
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Loire varieties only,Chenin, Franc, Gamay and friends define the list.
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Somm and winemaker,Railsback and Willett founded it together.
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A named place,lieu dit is Burgundy's term for the concept.
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Trade darling,sommeliers adopted the wines immediately.
"The Loire in Santa Barbara: Railsback and Willett's Chenin, Franc and Gamay thesis, argued with restraint."
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For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Lieu Dit Winery, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Santa Ynez Valley producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.
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Taste the wines at Lieu Dit Winery in the Santa Ynez Valley. Daily 11am to 5pm, walk-ins welcome.
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