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Visiting Info
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Tour Info:
By appointment only |
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Business Hours:
Open daily 11am to 4pm |
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Contact Info
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Business Description
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Bill Wathen and Dick Doré have been making wine together since 1985, when they founded Foxen Winery at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in northern Santa Barbara County.
Since that time, their dedication has remained the same—the creation of very small-production, vineyard-designated wines using a "minimalist" approach to winemaking. The winery is named in memory of William Benjamin Foxen, an English sea captain and Dick's great-great grandfather, who came to Santa Barbara in the early 1800's. In 1837, this Santa Barbara County pioneer purchased the Rancho Tinaquaic, a Mexican Land Grant that originally totaled nearly 9000 acres and comprised most of what is now known as Foxen Canyon. Captain Foxen adopted the distinctive "anchor" as his ranch cattle brand, which has become a trademark of the winery. It is very fitting that Foxen Winery makes its home on the 2000-acre Rancho Tinaquaic, which remains in family hands.
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Winery Info
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Surface Area:
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Varietals Grown:
| Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Mourvedre, Other Red Wines, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah, Viognier
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