Our Vineyards Partners
AERILYN is a négociant producer with ongoing relationships with a small group of growers who share our commitment to the land and to the people who farm it. Every sourcing decision is made with the same care we bring to the winemaking process.
We are present in the vineyards, invested in their decisions, and united by a common belief that exceptional farming is where exceptional wine begins.
Fiddlestix Vineyard - Sta. Rita Hills AVA
Fiddlestix sits on the north side of the Santa Rosa Road corridor in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, a few miles inland from the Pacific, where cool ocean air, persistent fog, and a long, even growing season help preserve natural acidity. Vines are rooted in Santa Ynez, Botella, and Gazos clay loams laced with Monterey shale and chert, which drain well and reflect light, helping fruit ripen evenly while keeping acids intact. The vineyard is farmed without herbicides, following organic principles and relying on an organic fungicide program to keep canopies healthy.
John Sebastiano Vineyard -Sta. Rita Hills AVA
John Sebastiano sits on the eastern edge of the AVA, where rolling hills and windswept ridges climb from roughly 500 to 550 feet. Constant exposure to cool Pacific winds limits yields and extends hang time, building concentration, structure, and tension in the fruit. Soils in Block 5 are dominated by Chamise shaly loam with pockets of Linne and Botella clay loams, offering excellent drainage and firm structural support. Farming is guided by a philosophy of practical sustainability with a strong focus on long-term land stewardship.
La Encantada Vineyard - Sta. Rita Hills AVA
La Encantada sits on a ridge straddling the Santa Ynez River, one of the westernmost and coolest sites in the AVA, about seven miles from the Pacific. Morning fog blankets the vineyard daily before onshore winds accelerate dramatic temperature swings, preserving acidity and moderating sugar accumulation. Vines are rooted in sandy loam over Monterey Formation soils, including diatomaceous earth and marine deposits, which drain freely and contribute mineral detail. The vineyard was planted in 2000 by Richard Sanford and remains committed to thoughtful, precision farming.