PREMIUM QUALITY WINES. Intentionally and sustainably Made.
Our wines aren’t just distinctive, they also earn top ratings. Learn more about our stunning single vineyard releases and what sets SAMsARA Wine Co. apart.
SAMsARA produces limited releases of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache and Chardonnay from carefully selected micro-sites within Sta. Rita Hill’s most distinctive vineyards. Our wines showcase the distinctive natural elements at play on each vineyard, harnessed through a low intervention winemaking style.
Using sustainably farmed, ultra-premium fruit from cool-climate vineyards makes the best wine, but don’t just take our word for it.
Our Story
How We Got Here
2002
Founding
Our founding year. Named after the Sanskrit for the “endless series of births, deaths, and rebirths”. To us, SAMsARA signifies the rhythm of nature and the seasons changing reliably each year and repeating the cycle for the next vintage.
2004
Recognition
SAMsARA earns a reputation as a top Santa Barbara producer of Pinot Noir and Syrah.
2017
Joan and Dave
Joan and Dave Szkutak purchase SAMsARA from Chad and Mary Melville after being long-time fans of SAMsARA.
2017
Matt Brady
Matt Brady joins SAMsARA as winemaker after leaving Jaffurs Cellars and introduces SAMsARA's first white wine, Chardonnay.
2018
Expansion
SAMsARA adds several iconic vineyards to our portfolio including Bentrock, Radian, La Encantada and Francesca Vineyards
2020
Commitment to Sustainability
SAMsARA makes a renewed commitment to sustainability from our vineyards to our production to our tasting room/shipping.
Our Cool Climate Wines
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We Pick. You Enjoy
Receive just your favorites or let our winemaker select for you. Either way, members get access to our top rated, limited production wines, and lots more!
Tristan Pitre
Director of Sales and Membership
