Santa Maria Valley
FOXEN Vineyard & Winery
Winery in Santa Maria
About
FOXEN was founded in 1985 by Dick Doré and Bill Wathen on Rancho Tinaquaic in the Santa Maria Valley, land held by Doré's family since 1837. The solar-powered winery and tasting room at this address were completed in 2008.
Source: foxenvineyard.com, Facts checked October 1, 2026
The wines
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Franc
- Styles
- Red, White, Rosé, Sparkling
- Wines from
- Santa Maria Valley, Sta. Rita Hills
- Vineyards
- Tinaquaic Vineyard, Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard
- Founded
- 1985
- Farming
- SIP Certified; dry farming at the Tinaquaic and Ernesto Wickenden vineyards; no-till in many estate vineyards
Plan your visit
Facts checked Oct 1- Address7600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454
- Tasting hoursDaily 11am–4pm
- TastingsReservations recommended. Tastings from $25 per flight
- Phone(805) 937-4251
- Emailtastingroom@foxenvineyard.com
- DogsDogs welcome
- ChildrenChildren welcome
Hours and fees change. Confirm with the winery before you drive out.
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