Buttonwood Farm and Vineyard
A working farm first and a winery second, where 38,000 vines share a 107 acre property with olives, pomegranates, peonies and famous peaches, and the tasting room pours estate wines in a garden rather than a showroom.
First horses, then vegetables, then vines
Buttonwood set out to be a working farm built on good practices for people, animals and the earth, and the vineyard came third in the order of operations. First there were horses, then organic vegetables, and finally, in 1983, the first vines went into a sun drenched mesa on the eastern edge of the property.
Since that inaugural planting the estate has grown to 38,000 vines across 42 acres, which the farm likes to say is small in the world of wine but huge to them. The tasting room sits surrounded by the rest of the farm’s bounty: olives, pomegranates, peonies, herbs, vegetables and the peaches Buttonwood is locally famous for.
What grows on the mesa
The plantings have evolved well beyond the original blocks. Rhone varieties Syrah, Grenache Noir and Grenache Blanc joined the estate, Malbec was added to the Bordeaux reds, and the Musque clone of Sauvignon Blanc came in for extra aromatics. In 2017 Buttonwood planted Chenin Blanc, on the theory that outside the Loire Valley, Santa Barbara County is the best place on earth to grow it.
The result is a list that runs from crisp Sauvignon Blanc in three distinct styles to structured Bordeaux blends like Trevin and Devin, all estate grown in the Santa Ynez Valley.
The wines
Estate whites, roses and reds from the 42 acre mesa vineyard. Every wine below links straight to the winery.
2024 Signature Sauvignon BlancSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2023 Sauvignon Blanc Clone 1Santa Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2023 Musque Sauvignon BlancSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2024 Chenin BlancSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2024 Grenache BlancSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2023 Drifter WhiteSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2023 RoseSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2023 Drifter RedSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2023 Grenache SyrahSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2022 DevinSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2021 TrevinSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2021 Cabernet SauvignonSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›The complete current release list is on the Buttonwood shop.
Visiting Buttonwood
Tastings run 90 minutes, served tableside in the outdoor garden or on the tasting room patio, daily from 11am to 4pm. Walk-ins are accommodated as space permits, but reservations are encouraged, especially on weekends. The farm also runs guided trail rides through the vines Friday through Sunday, ending with a glass of estate wine back at the tasting room.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Buttonwood?
At 1500 Alamo Pintado Road in Solvang, in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, on the road between Solvang and Los Olivos.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are accommodated when space permits, but reservations are encouraged, particularly on weekends. Tastings are 90 minutes and run daily from 11am to 4pm.
What does a tasting cost?
Tastings start at $30 per person and are complimentary for Imbibers Club members with up to three guests.
Is Buttonwood really a working farm?
Yes. The 107 acre property grows olives, pomegranates, peonies, herbs and vegetables alongside the 42 acre vineyard, and its peaches have a devoted local following. The farm began with horses before vines were ever planted.
What wines is Buttonwood known for?
Sauvignon Blanc in several styles, including a Musque clone bottling, plus Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, roses and estate reds like the Trevin and Devin Bordeaux blends, Grenache Syrah, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Why Chenin Blanc?
Buttonwood planted Chenin Blanc in 2017, arguing that outside the Loire Valley, Santa Barbara County is the best place to grow it. The cool valley air keeps the acidity that makes the variety sing.
Can I bring kids or dogs?
Yes, Buttonwood is family and dog friendly, and the outdoor garden setting suits both.
What are the trail rides?
Guided horseback rides through the vines across the 107 acre estate, offered Friday through Sunday for all experience levels, with instruction included and a glass of estate wine waiting afterward.
Nearby and related
- Santa Ynez Valley the AVA around the farm.
- Solvang the Danish village five minutes down the road.
- Santa Barbara County the wider region and its sub appellations.
- California winery directory every producer we cover.
Information sourced from the Buttonwood Farm and Vineyard official website, checked September 2026. Always confirm hours and availability before visiting.