Mr. Lucas and Mr. Lewellen own close to 400 acres of grapes and produce a dizzying array of French and Italian-style wines. Walking the streets of the charming European-style village of Solvang, you will pass candy and ice cream stores, specialty gift stores, restaurants, and tourist shops, and in the mix you will find a number of storefront tasting rooms.

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Lucas & Lewellen offers a lively tasting bar along with an extensive gift shop crammed with wine and gift items. The mood is relaxed, with bar stools and even a table for kids to entertain themselves while parents learn about the wines. Outside is a small covered porch with flowers and a grape arbor overhead, plus a wine barrel fashioned into a bubbling fountain.

Winemaker Megan McGrath Gates

The winery is located in Buellton, with two tasting rooms in the Copenhagen-style tourist town of Solvang. Under the Lucas & Lewellen name, fine Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Port are produced. Under the Madolina label a number of notable Italian varietal wines are made. The vineyards are located in Los Alamos, Santa Maria, and Santa Ynez Valley, growing dozens of grape varieties. A number of notable Italian-style varietals are offered under the new Toccata Label.