[1] The Jalama valley, formerly part of an old Spanish land grant named Rancho San Julian, sits just a few miles from the Pacific.

The area has a rich history of cattle ranching, farming and wine production dating back to the time of the first California missions.

A few of the original vines first planted by the natives of La Purisima Misson still remain nearby.

Starting in 1990, wine maker, Mark Cargasacchi consulted for other notable wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley until his estate began bottling the Jalama label in 2004.

Additional grapes Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre are sourced from vineyards located in the Santa Rita Hills.