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

What Makes our 2022 Sauv Blanc a Symphony of Sorts?

Our 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is an orchestral ensemble of controlled curation with the use of stainless steel offering that precision for crispness, neutral oak presenting that roundness for a slight bit of creaminess, and concrete establishing that layered quality for distinct minerality throughout. 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