Does Scar of the Sea have a tasting room?

Scar of the Sea is a winery in Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara. Check Wino Notion for current tasting room hours, fees, and reservation requirements.

What wines does Scar of the Sea make?

Scar of the Sea produces wines in Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, California. Visit Wino Notion for the complete varietal list, tasting notes, and visitor information.

Do I need a reservation at Scar of the Sea?

Reservation policies vary by winery. Wino Notion lists whether Scar of the Sea accepts walk-in visitors or requires advance reservations for tasting appointments.

What are the tasting room hours at Scar of the Sea?

Scar of the Sea's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

How much do tastings cost at Scar of the Sea?

Tastings at Scar of the Sea generally fall in the $$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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About Scar of the Sea

Scar of the Sea is the coastal wine project of Mikey and Gina Giugni, founded in 2012 and shaped from the start by the Pacific: the fog, the wind and the marine soils of the Central Coast. The wines draw on old-vine Santa Maria Valley sites like Bien Nacido and Ontiveros alongside the SLO Coast, and in July 2024 the couple purchased their forever farm, the 29-acre Bassi Vineyard in Avila Beach, one mile from the ocean, bringing their regeneratively and biodynamically farmed holdings to 42 acres.

Everything is made naturally at their San Luis Obispo winery: native yeast, no adjustments, bottled unfiltered, with a solera system quietly evolving for the whites. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay lead, joined by methode ancestrale sparkling wines and true-to-their-roots apple ciders, and Gina's own acclaimed label, Lady of the Sunshine, is made under the same roof.

For Santa Barbara County travelers, Scar of the Sea is a discovery producer rather than an estate tasting destination in the county itself; check the winery's current tasting arrangements in San Luis Obispo before planning a visit.

A husband-and-wife coastal project making natural Pinot, Chardonnay and cider from old Santa Maria vines and their own oceanside farm.

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Ocean-shaped winesOld-vine Santa Maria Valley fruit from Bien Nacido and Ontiveros, plus the SLO Coast.

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A forever farm by the seaThe regeneratively farmed 29-acre Bassi Vineyard in Avila Beach, one mile from the Pacific.

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Truly natural cellar workNative yeast, nothing added, unfiltered bottlings and a solera for the whites.

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Wine and cider bothPinot and Chardonnay alongside methode ancestrale sparkling and heritage apple cider.

"A husband-and-wife coastal project making natural Pinot, Chardonnay and cider from old Santa Maria vines and their own oceanside farm."

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Wines change with each vintage

For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Scar of the Sea, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Sta. Rita Hills producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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Taste the wines at Scar of the Sea in the Sta. Rita Hills. By appointment only, reservations required.

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