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Star Lane Vineyard
Santa Ynez Valley

Star Lane Vineyard

4.6(234 reviews)$$$

About

Happy Canyon estate from the Dierberg family. Bordeaux varieties from warm eastern Santa Ynez.

On the menu

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  • Astral Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cabernet Sauvignon • 2019

    Rated 98 points by Jeb Dunnuck, who called it 'world class.' Shows cassis, violet, Saint-Julien-like minerality, flowers, and graphite nuances with a medium to full-bodied, incredibly pure, concentrated profile and seamless balance.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cabernet Sauvignon • 2015

    A cellar treasure; fully evolved with layers of black fruit, cedar, and earthy complexity.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cabernet Sauvignon • 2021

    The steep hillsides and serpentine soils of Star Lane Vineyard shape Cabernet Sauvignon that balances power with freshness.

  • Chenin Blanc

    Chenin Blanc • 2022

    Stainless preserves the lifted floral notes, while oak lends balance and roundness. Instead of leaving residual sugar, we soften the natural acidity through partial malolactic fermentation.

  • Dierberg Chardonnay

    Chardonnay • 2022

    Coastal brightness with citrus and orchard fruit, balanced by subtle oak and a mineral finish.

  • Dierberg Chardonnay Drum Canyon Vineyard

    Chardonnay • 2019

    A library release offering aged elegance with golden fruit, subtle oak, and layered complexity.

  • Dierberg Pinot Noir

    Pinot Noir • 2021

    Silky cherry and plum, accented by spice and coastal minerality; vibrant and refined with a richer mid-palate and layered texture.

  • Dierberg Syrah

    Syrah • 2021

    Dark berries, pepper, and smoky undertones; bold structure with cool-climate lift and energy.

  • Merlot

    Merlot • 2020

    Plush and supple, with dark plum, cocoa, and a smooth, generous finish.

  • Nebbiolo

    Nebbiolo • 2022

    Grapes are destemmed and fermented in small lots, then aged in large neutral oak to preserve transparency of flavor.

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Blanc • 2016

    A library release held back to allow character development with age. Star Lane's terroir promotes wonderful complexity as this white wine matures; supply is extremely limited.

  • Star Lane Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cabernet Sauvignon • 2015

    A library release described as a cellar treasure; fully evolved with layers of black fruit, cedar, and earthy complexity.

  • Star Lane Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cabernet Sauvignon • 2021

    The steep hillsides and serpentine soils of Star Lane Vineyard shape a Cabernet that balances power with freshness. Grapes are destemmed and gently fermented in small lots before aging in French oak; layered dark fruit is framed by fine tannins, energy, and a long mineral finish.

  • Star Lane Chenin Blanc

    Chenin Blanc • 2022

    Grapes are pressed using a gentle 'Champagne cycle' to protect purity, then settled and moved into a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak. Partial malolactic fermentation softens natural acidity, and a year of lees aging adds texture and depth before bottling.

  • Star Lane Merlot

    Merlot • 2020

    Plush and supple, with dark plum, cocoa, and a smooth, generous finish.

  • Star Lane Nebbiolo

    Nebbiolo • 2022

    Grown on elevated slopes with rocky, serpentine soils, the fruit develops slowly, gaining aromatic lift and fine tannic grip. Aged in large neutral oak to preserve transparency of flavor; shows red cherry, rose, and subtle spice on a frame of freshness and firm structure.

Experiences

  • Tasting

    45–60 min

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