The first vintage of Jaffers' second label, "State Street".
The wine is made by blending grapes from several excellent growers with whom the winery has long-standing relationships, resulting in a well-balanced wine with flavors of plum, dark chocolate, and pepper.
Founder Craig Jaffers, who recognized the potential of Rhone varieties in Santa Barbara County early on, released his first wine in 1994 and quickly became widely known as one of the region's leading winemakers.
In 2001, he built a winery in Santa Barbara equipped with modern winemaking facilities, and in 2016 his winemaking, which has continued to focus on small-scale production and further improving the quality of his wines, was taken over by Dan and his wife, who also have experience in the area.
Instead of owning their own vineyards, the company has built a strong network with top farmers who grow excellent grapes, allowing them to express a world of flavors that is different from Chardonnay and Cabernet.