Sharing the lovely property with the Sycamore Herb Farm is the newly constructed wood barn and tasting room of Lone Madrone. The spacious and eclectic grounds of the herb farm create a great place for this very hip tasting room, where Rhone-style wines dominate.

 

Visitors stroll down a little walkway past an old windmill, a tree house and a very friendly goat to the entry of their rustic yet elegant tasting room. Inside is a warm inviting space with a brick floor and wood ceiling. A great gift shop has many unique items, such as sculpted metal artwork and custom-made candles along with quality wine accessories and picnic supplies. 

 

The focus here is on red Rhone-style wines. The British born winemaker, and former chef, has honed his craft at three prestigious central coast winery operations (Wildhorse Winery, Adelaida Cellars and Tablas Creek) before starting out on his own venture. His original winemaking experience came from the famed southern Rhone estate of Chateau de Beaucastel in the Chateauneuf-du-pape region. 

 

Lone Madrone is producing a dozen wines from individual vineyards, including, Roussanne, Nebbiolo Rose, IL Toyon Nebbiolo, Mourvedre, Barbera, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Picpoul Blanc and a number of blends. 

 

The Sycamore Herb Farm nursery offers more then 400 potted plant varieties for purchase along with seasonal fresh cut herbs including basil, tarragon, oregano, thyme, sage, rosemary, and chives. In our tasting room we stock over 75 varieties of certified organic dried herbs and seasonings sourced via fair trade from around the world.

Lone Madrone Herb Farm offers classes on cheese making, soap, candles, herb lotions and saves, cooking with herbs, composting and more.