SB Wine List

Santa Ynez Valley

Ken Brown Wines

Tasting room in Buellton

Photo from Ken Brown Wines

About

Ken Brown, the founding winemaker at Zaca Mesa and founder of Byron, launched the Ken Brown label in 2003 to make small lots of Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills vineyards, along with limited Chardonnay and Syrah. The wines are made in Buellton, where the tasting room is also located.

Source: kenbrownwines.com, Facts checked October 1, 2026

The wines

Styles
Red, White
Wines from
Sta. Rita Hills
Vineyards
Sanford & Benedict, Radian, Rita's Crown, La Encantada, Vineyard Francesca, Fiddlestix, John Sebastiano
Founded
2003
Winemaker
Ken Brown

Plan your visit

Facts checked Oct 1
  • Address157 W. Highway 246, Buellton, CA
  • Tasting hoursThu–Mon 11am–4pm; closed Tue–Wed
  • TastingsWalk-ins welcome. Tasting $25, waived with a $50 purchase
  • Phone805.688.9400

Hours and fees change. Confirm with the winery before you drive out.

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