Pierre Lafond was the first person to produce wines in the Santa Barbara County AVA after prohibition ended. Today, he owns two wineries, the original and only Santa Barbara Winery located in downtown Santa Barbara and Lafond Vineyards located in Santa Rita Hills AVA. The Lafonds produce world class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah from 100% Santa Rita appellation fruit.

In 1962, Pierre Lafond re-established Santa Barbara County's winemaking tradition by founding Santa Barbara Winery. Today, the winery is still based on downtown Santa Barbara and produces world class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Riesling, and others, from Santa Barbara Country AVA and Santa Rita Hills AVA vineyards.

Tortoise Creek is a range of artisan wines from Lodi California. Each wine is made from grapes frown at 100% Lodi Rules certified sustainable vineyards. The Chardonnay "Jam's Blend", The Zinfandel "The Chelonian", the Merlot "Schoolhouse Cuvee", and the Cabernet Sauvignon "Cherokee Lane" are regarded by many as some of the most popular wine bargains under $15.00.