Kunin

Santa Barbara County wines built on Viognier, Carignan, and Mediterranean blends.

Kunin produces wines from Santa Barbara County's Central Coast, a region defined by cool maritime influence and diverse soil types that support both classic and unconventional varietals. The winery's portfolio centers on distinctive expressions of Viognier and Carignan from Camp Four Vineyard, both scoring 94 points among prestige critics including Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Decanter, and Wine Spectator. The Viognier captures the aromatic intensity and stone-fruit character the variety is known for; the Carignan, often overlooked in California, demonstrates the grape's capacity for structure and savory depth in the right terroir. Kunin also produces MVXX Special K, a Mourvèdre-Grenache-Syrah blend that reflects the winery's willingness to explore Mediterranean and Rhône-style directions. These wines signal a focus on site-specific character and varietal authenticity rather than formulaic regional templates.