Winery Information
Winery Information for: Lieu Dit
Winery Founded: 1/1/2011
Winery Founded by: Eric Railsback and Justin Willett
Winery Current Owner: Eric Railsback and Justin Willett
Winery Description: Lieu Dit Winery, founded in 2011 by sommelier Eric Railsback and winemaker Justin Willett, is a Santa Barbara County-based winery dedicated to producing Loire Valley-inspired wines from California’s Central Coast. Focusing on varietals like Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne, and Cabernet Franc, Lieu Dit highlights the region’s potential for bright, mineral-driven wines with freshness and finesse. The name “Lieu Dit” refers to small, named vineyard sites in France, reflecting the winery’s commitment to site specificity and varietal character. With minimal intervention in the cellar and thoughtfully sourced fruit, Lieu Dit delivers clean, expressive wines that blend French inspiration with California terroir.
Winery Web site URL: https://www.lieuditwinery.com/
Winery Mailing List URL: https://www.lieuditwinery.com/
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Last updated information for this winery on: 3/21/2025
Lieu Dit wine releases
2025 Wine Releases
- January 2025;
- February 2025;
- March 2025; 2023 Santa Ynez Valley Jurassic Park Vineyard Chenin Blanc (3/18/2025, $35), 2023 Santa Ynez Valley Sans Soufre Cabernet Franc (3/18/2025, $35), 2022 Santa Ynez Valley McGinley Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (3/18/2025, $35)
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2023 Wine Releases
- January 2023;
- February 2023;
- March 2023;
- April 2023;
- May 2023; 2022 Santa Barbara County Santa Ynez Valley Happy Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon ($35)
- June 2023;
- July 2023; 2022 Santa Barbara County Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc ($30)
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