But at night, he’s working on Kings Carey–his personal project. He focuses on single vineyards and single varietals, looking to find the purest expression of his home region in Santa Barbara. Made in the Champagne method from all Pinot Noir—very French of them—grown in Santa Barbara County. $70Kate Dingwall is a sommelier and wine writer. Her work frequently appears in Wine Enthusiast, Eater, Forbes.com, Vogue, and Food & Wine, and she pours wine at one of Canada’s top restaurants.

Source: Forbes December 26, 2025 09:06 UTC