Peake Ranch

Sta. Rita Hills, California
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Hours
Daily 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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(805) 688-7093
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About Peake Ranch

Peake Ranch belongs on a Sta. Rita Hills itinerary for travelers who like their wine stops to have a clear identity. For Peake Ranch, the experience is strongest when you slow down, taste comparatively and pay attention to the relationship between the bottles and the surrounding region. Around Peake Ranch, Sta. Rita Hills brings a maritime edge to the day: wind, fog and cool temperatures create a landscape where vineyard location can matter as much as grape variety.

Vineyard sources matter at Peake Ranch, so guests should listen for the connection between fruit and style. Because bottles rotate, the lasting reason to taste Peake Ranch is the perspective behind Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhône varieties. Newer drinkers can approach Peake Ranch through one clear example of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhône varieties before exploring less familiar releases. The best way to taste at Peake Ranch is to let Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhône varieties create a sequence. For Peake Ranch, begin with the clearest introduction to the house style, then move toward a wine that changes the vineyard, vintage or technique so the differences have context.

The pace at Peake Ranch may feel very different from a busy downtown bar or a formal private estate. The best reason to remember Peake Ranch is not a generic promise of quality; it is the specific combination of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhône varieties and Indoor seating and a broad vineyard-view patio combine cinematic recognition with a real estate-wine experience. Give Peake Ranch a quick logistics check before the drive: current hours, exact guest entrance, reservation expectations and tasting fees. For Peake Ranch, that small step protects the pace of the day and is particularly useful during harvest, holidays and event weekends. Peake Ranch is best for travelers who want a stop with enough substance to remember after the day is over. For Peake Ranch, pair it with one or two nearby producers rather than overloading the schedule, and leave room for the conversation and setting to do some of the work.

An all-estate Sta. Rita Hills rising star on artist Channing Peake's old ranch, with patio views and a slice of Sideways history.
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All estate, three sitesPeake Ranch, the extreme John Sebastiano Vineyard and Sierra Madre supply every bottle.
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A rising-star winemakerWynne Sargeant, trained at Melville and alongside Paul Lato, has led the cellar since 2018.
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A patio with a viewDaily 11-to-5 tastings overlooking rolling vines, with picnics, kids' zone and dogs welcome.
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Real wine-country historyRichard Sanford's original rough-hewn tasting room from Sideways still stands on the ranch.
"For Peake Ranch, the experience is strongest when you slow down, taste comparatively and pay attention to the relationship between the bottles and the surrounding region."
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Wines change with each vintage
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Peake Ranch?

Peake Ranch does not publish verified tasting room hours here. Check the winery website or call before you travel, as hours change seasonally.

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Is Peake Ranch dog-friendly?

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