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Happy Canyon Vineyard

Happy Canyon Vineyard

Happy Canyon Vineyard
PO Box 358
Santa Ynez, California
USA 93460
Phone: 805 688-1028
http://www.happycanyonvineyard.com/

Contact: Thomas J. Barrack Jr
Email: [email protected]

Happy Canyon Vineyards is nestled into the undulating hills of the beautiful Piocho Ranch, home to the Barrack family. The Barracks have taken great pride over the years in being stewards of the land and along with their wine maker Doug Margerum, have created something that is unique to the beauty and richness of the place. Piocho, is a Chumash Indian word meaning “where the two rivers meet and go to heaven”. The ranch is also home to the “Piocho” polo team.
There are the two top wines called Brand and Ten–Goal and two companion wines; PIOCHO is the champion wine made mostly from Cabernet Franc. There is also a nouveau styled Bordeaux blend released each Easter (perfect with Spring Lamb) called CHUKKER.
The Cabernet Sauvignon Block 8 is a truly special vineyard; head trained vines planted to the steep hillside adjacent to the road. No tractor works here as the terrain has been untouched by machine.

Winemaker: Doug Margerum

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