Star Lane Vineyard and Dierberg Vineyard
Beverage ManufacturingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Star Lane Vineyard and Dierberg Vineyard operate as a family-owned wine estate in Santa Ynez, California. The Dierberg Estate comprises several thousand acres of mixed-use land that includes agriculture and viticulture, with two vineyards in different parts of the Santa Barbara wine region. Dierberg Vineyard, in Sta. Rita Hills, produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, while Star Lane Vineyard, in the Happy Canyon AVA, focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon; both sites are California Sustainable certified, and Star Lane celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023. Winemaking for both estates is led by Tyler Thomas, who apprenticed with Aubert de Villaine. Second-generation siblings Michael Dierberg and Ellen Dierberg Milne guide the estate with a sustainable vision for winemaking. The wines have drawn critical attention, with Dierberg's Pinot Noir and Chardonnay noted by critics, and Star Lane's Cabernet Sauvignon recognized for its potential in California viticulture.