"Wineries such as Carhartt, Tensley, Stolpman and Beckmen are issuing superb Syrah.
There’s great Grenache…Merlot (look for Carhartt)…"
Matt Kramer, Wine Spectator

The Carhartt winemaking philosophy echoes that of their farming practices – hands-on, handmade and an acute attention to detail. All of the wines are crafted in a converted barn on the ranch. This close proximity of the winery to the vineyard ensures that the fruit is in its ultimate condition for processing. Each cluster is gently de-stemmed and slightly crushed, and then coaxed through fermentation in small bins. Upon completion of primary fermentation, the wine is pressed non-mechanically in a wooden basket press. The wine is then aged in a combination of new and neutral French oak barrels for up to twenty months before bottling. The wines are not filtered or fined.

Two red wines are produced from the estate Carhartt Vineyard: a Merlot and a Syrah; in addition, a very small amount of "Chase the Blues Away" Rosé is produced.

Although the Carhartt estate vineyard is perfect for Merlot and Syrah, Mike and Brooke also like other grape varietals and so work with select additional vineyards. From Faith Vineyard a few miles to the north of the estate vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley, comes Sauvignon Blanc and Sangiovese. The Rancho Santa Rosa vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills to the west supplies Pinot Noir. from Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard to the west in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. The Lockshaw Vineyard in the Paso Robles Westside region supplies Zinfandel. You can read more about each wine by following the links above.

The Library section includes some of older vintages - these are no longer available for sale directly from the winery, although you may find them in some wine stores or restaurants.