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In 1978, Walt and Mona Babcock were seeking a retreat from Walt's dental practice and the rigors of being restaurateurs (Walt's Wharf in Seal Beach and Oysters in Corona del Mar). Their search led them to purchase 110 acres of land on the western edge of the Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County. At that time the area was considered a fledgling wine region. This inspired and prompted the Babcock's to plant a 25-acre vineyard in 1980. By the end of 1983, various notable winemakers had purchased Babcock fruit and made compelling wines. It was quickly becoming apparent that the soil and cool climate of the Babcock estate was ideal for producing ultra-premium wine grapes.

Babcock Rita's Earth Cuvée Chardonnay 2005

BN#175296

Like our last Rita's Earth Chardonnay, this wine has New and Old World elements. Last year I thought the domineering side of the wine was its dead ripe, New World fruit. While this year the wine's aroma is still like a fusion of white pear and apple, its Old World ... more

$20.95
SKU1182222

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Babcock Fathom 2003

BN#229978

Starting with a beautiful black garnet hue, from a distance the wine is almost opaque. Holding it up to the light, however, indicates a brilliant transparency. In the nose there’s lots of berries; sort of a cross between raspberry and boysenberry. There is also an earthy, almost truffley complexity that ... more

$30.95
SKU1183190

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