About Us

Mark and Wendy Horvath, long time Santa Barbara County wine industry people, have set out to create a very small, highly focused, family run winery where they could take the best fruit the county has to offer and gently coax it into bottle. Grapes from the most esteemed local vineyards, Babcock, Bentrock, Radian, Rita’s Crown and Zotovich currently grace the wines. Crawford Family Wines embraces the “garagiste” style of winemaking by producing tiny lots of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that provide a glimpse into the unique Sta. Rita Hills vineyards they come from.

Striving for authenticity in varietal character and a sense of place, they employ a minimalist approach to winemaking and let the fruit do the talking. Now, with a small Rhone program underway from the Ballard Canyon appellation, the winery is becoming more complete and a true showcase for these meticulously farmed vineyards.

Centrally located in Solvang, we are a winery well worth seeking out. Come taste micro-production lots of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and other Rhone varietals at our tasting room in Solvang or visit us at our industrial winemaking space in Buellton by appointment.