Why Love & Terroir?

Terroir is a French term that refers to the holistic relationship between the soil, microclimate and topography that makes a single vineyard unique. The wines that I love the most are from single vineyards with distinct terroir. The name Love & Terroir is an homage to both.

Our Story

Love & Terroir is a collaboration by Sommelier David Castleberry and Winemaker Chad Melville. We are inspired by the wine regions and producers we have discovered during our travels throughout Europe and California. We produce Chenin Blanc and Syrah from single vineyards that we feel are truly special. Our philosophy is that through the combination of the right varietal and site the work is done in the vineyard, with little intervention in the cellar. 2017 was the inaugural vintage starting with Chenin Blanc from the Jurassic Park Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara and followed by the first release of Syrah from John Sebastiano Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills in 2018.