Foley Estates
Founded by Vintner Bill Foley in the late 1990s, Foley Estates farms 500 acres in the Sta. Rita Hills, bottling named-ranch Chardonnay and Pinot Noir under a Foley Family Wines sibling relationship with Firestone Vineyard and Lincourt.
500 acres in the Sta. Rita Hills
Vintner Bill Foley founded Foley Estates in the late 1990s in the Sta. Rita Hills, an AVA established in 2001 at the foot of Point Conception. The estate now totals 500 vineyard acres, farmed under a micro-farming program that maps soils and topography down to the smallest increment using soil pits and aerial photography.
The Purisima Mountains to the north and Santa Rosa Mountains to the south form one of the few significant west-running corridors into the Pacific from Alaska to Chile, funneling brisk ocean breezes and fog directly into the vineyard. The resulting low yields produce dense, intensely flavored Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Named ranches, single-vineyard focus
Foley Estates bottles by named ranch rather than a single estate blend: Bar Lazy S Ranch, JA Ranch, T Anchor Ranch and Rancho Santa Rosa each appear on the label, alongside a Barrel Select Chardonnay and a Rosé of Grenache from Santa Ynez Valley fruit. Winemaker Lorna Kreutz oversees the wine program here alongside sister wineries Lincourt and Firestone, all part of Foley Family Wines.
The wines
2023 Bar Lazy S Ranch ChardonnaySta. Rita HillsView at the winery ›
2023 Bar Lazy S Ranch Pinot NoirSta. Rita HillsView at the winery ›
2022 Barrel Select ChardonnaySta. Rita HillsView at the winery ›
2023 Chardonnay, Rancho Santa RosaSta. Rita HillsView at the winery ›
2023 JA Ranch ChardonnaySta. Rita HillsView at the winery ›
2022 JA Ranch Pinot NoirSta. Rita HillsView at the winery ›
2025 Rosé of GrenacheSanta Ynez ValleyView at the winery ›
2023 T Anchor Ranch ChardonnaySta. Rita HillsView at the winery ›
2023 T Anchor Ranch Pinot NoirSta. Rita HillsView at the winery ›Visiting Foley Estates
Foley Estates does not run its own walk-in tasting room. Tastings are available Saturdays and Sundays at sister winery Lincourt Vineyards during wine club pick-up windows, and private events can be arranged by email.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Foley Estates?
At 6121 California 246 in Lompoc, in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of Santa Barbara County.
Who founded Foley Estates?
Vintner Bill Foley, in the late 1990s. The estate now totals 500 vineyard acres planted primarily to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Does Foley Estates have its own tasting room?
No. Tastings happen at sister winery Lincourt Vineyards on Saturdays and Sundays during wine club pick-up windows.
What makes Sta. Rita Hills different?
Established as an AVA in 2001, it sits at the foot of Point Conception, one of the few west-running mountain corridors on the Pacific coast, which funnels cool ocean air and fog directly into the vineyards.
What ranches does Foley Estates source from?
Named single-vineyard sites including Bar Lazy S Ranch, JA Ranch, T Anchor Ranch and Rancho Santa Rosa, all within the estate’s 500 planted acres.
What grapes does Foley Estates grow?
Primarily Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, plus a Rosé of Grenache from Santa Ynez Valley fruit.
Is Foley Estates related to Firestone Vineyard?
Yes. Both are part of Foley Family Wines, and winemaker Lorna Kreutz oversees wine for Lincourt, Foley Estates and Firestone.
Can I host a private event at Foley Estates?
Yes, by inquiry. Email the tasting room directly to ask about pricing and availability.
Nearby and related
- Santa Barbara County the wider region and its sub appellations.
- Firestone Vineyard a Foley Family Wines sibling estate.
- California Chardonnay the grape Foley Estates built its reputation on.
- California winery directory every producer we cover.
Information sourced from the Foley Estates official website, checked September 2026. Always confirm hours and availability before visiting.