Old Creek Ranch
Old Creek Ranch sits in Santa Ynez Valley, where the Central Coast's maritime influence shapes wines of precision and depth. The winery draws from vineyard sites across the region—White Hawk and Spanish Springs among them—to craft Sangiovese, Grenache, and Rhône-style blends that reflect the valley's warm days and cooling ocean air. The White Hawk Vineyard Sangiovese expresses the Italian varietal's structure and acidity, while Spanish Springs Vineyard Grenache captures the elegance Grenache achieves in this climate. El Camino, a field blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Petite Sirah, and Viognier, demonstrates the winery's approach to layering varieties across the Rhône spectrum. Wine Enthusiast has rated these wines, recognizing their balance and character. Old Creek Ranch's focus remains on vineyard-designated and blended expressions that honor Santa Ynez Valley's terroir.
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Wine Enthusiast