Sunstone Winery- Wine Tasting & Charcuterie Platter Fred and Linda Rice, founders, together with their son Bion, President of Sunstone and winemaker, originally chose the terraced site overlooking the Santa Ynez River for its ideal south-sloping exposure, its sandy, rocky soil, and a microclimate that features early morning fog, warm, breezy afternoons, and cool evenings. It proved to be a fortuitous choice, as they soon discovered that it was a perfect spot for the growing of top-notch organic grapes and enjoying a country lifestyle. The architecture recalls wineries in the Provençal countryside, and the relaxed ambiance in the tasting room includes a kitchen complete with wood-burning oven. Over 5,000 square feet of stone barrel-aging caves are built into the hillside. Your wine tasting experience includes a tasting of six to eight of Sunstone’s classic wines, together with a Cheese and Charcuterie Platter in the private Tasting Cave. Sunstone’s own Olive Oils and Vinegars will also be available to tasting in this idyllic setting.