Saarloos And Sons
Saarloos and Sons operates in Sta. Rita Hills, a subregion of Santa Barbara County known for cool-climate viticulture and Grenache-focused production. The winery's portfolio centers on Grenache, a variety that thrives in the region's maritime influence and diurnal temperature swings. Windmill Ranch Carbonicly Fermented Grenache and Roughhouse El Camino Real Grenache represent the winery's core offerings, each drawing from distinct vineyard sites within the appellation. Both wines have been assessed by Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast. The Brethren Windmill Ranch rounds out the lineup, completing a focused range built around a single varietal. Sta. Rita Hills' cool conditions and sandy soils produce Grenaches with bright acidity and mineral definition—characteristics that define the region's modern identity.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast