Vineyard & Ranch Life

Bud Break at Carhartt Family Wines’ 11 Oaks Vineyard

Learn about the natural phenomenon known as bud break in the wine world, and how you can experience is at our estate 11 Oaks Vineyards. Read More

Cultivating a Sustainable Legacy Through Regenerative Farming

Learn about commitment to regenerative farming practices, and our three unique estate vineyards. Read More

Veraison is Here & Harvest is Near!

Amidst the sprawling vineyards of Carhartt Family Wines, a fascinating process is unfolding. Join us as we take a closer look at this natural transformation, where the vivid green hues of the grapevines shift into an array of reds and purples. Read More

How We Make Our Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Our 2025 Estate Sauvignon Blanc comes from some of the oldest vines on Rancho Santa Ynez — harvested in two passes, fermented across stainless steel and neutral oak, and blended by the family. Here's how we make it and why. Read More

Rosé at the Ranch

Bud break is in full swing and wildflowers are efficiently emerging and thriving to create such a picturesque backdrop to enjoy our wines. Read on to learn more about our recent rosé release! Read More

Carhartt Ranch Update Spring 2023

Gotta love the saying “when it rains, it pours.” Certainly, 2023 has started with some much needed rain! Read More

Carhartt Harvest Recap 2022

We began Harvest 2022 on August 30th with a pick of Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc from the Santa Maria Valley, and finished a mere 66 days later on November 4th, with Mission (also from Santa Maria). Read More

Our Favorite Lunch Spots for Los Olivos Wine Tasting

One of the great perks of having the Carhartt Cabin nestled in the heart of Los Olivos wine country is that we have a number of great lunch options to grab food to go and enjoy while tasting on our patio in the Cabin. Read More

2022 Fall Harvest Update

As I sit here on the first day of September, just three days after our first pick of the season, we already have a high of 102℉!! This Labor Day weekend is supposed to continue with extreme heat, which means September picks are going to come much earlier than we had anticipated. Read More