Santa Ynez Valley
Star Lane Vineyard
About
Happy Canyon estate from the Dierberg family. Bordeaux varieties from warm eastern Santa Ynez.
On the menu
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.
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.
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