Margerum Wine Company was founded by Doug Margerum in 2001, rooted in his passion for wine sparked by formative travels in France and decades of shaping the Santa Barbara food and wine scene as a respected restaurateur. The winery is based in Buellton, California, operating from a state-of-the-art facility while employing old-world techniques - fermenting reds in small open-top fermenters, punching down by hand, and maintaining the winery at a constant 55°F to preserve varietal fruit flavors. Sourcing from 95% SIP Certified vineyards across Santa Barbara County's distinct AVAs, Margerum crafts balanced, terroir-driven wines with bright acidity, moderate alcohol, and a natural, low-intervention approach.