Goodchild Vineyard

Santa Maria Valley AVA

Set in the fruitful and fertile Santa Maria Valley, this legacy property is ideally located on both sides of the iconic Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, among award-winning vineyards such as Bien Nacido, Katherine’s, Au Bon Climat, and Tepusquet.

With a stellar reputation for producing exceptional grapes, versatile agricultural potential, and a rich history, Goodchild Vineyard is a valuable addition to any portfolio or winemaking operation.

The 63.6-acre premium vineyard has been meticulously managed to produce estate quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes for Lucas & Lewellen Winery and select clients. Its dedication to hand-tended farming practices ensures exceptional grape quality while prolonging the life of the vines and trellis. Goodchild’s grapes consistently sell above district average due to its well-established reputation. The 79 gross farmable/usable acres are supported by a reliable on-site agricultural well, with level to moderately sloping terrain, ideal for wine grapes and high-value row crops.

Goodchild’s is highly adaptable to vegetable and berry production. Santa Maria Valley is a major hub for row crop farming because of its ideal growing conditions and crop rotation. The Santa Maria Valley is also a strategic growing area for many large producers because of its central location between Salinas Valley and the Oxnard Plain. This optimal combination of location, climate, soils, and water security, ensures a reliable long-term investment, which is further supported by the well-established land rent demand by both local farmers and regional producers.

IDEAL SETTING IN THE HEART OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY WINE COUNTRY

Prime Growing Area & Winery Tourism Location

Strategically positioned along the renowned Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, offering high visibility and accessibility.
Surrounded by top-tier vineyards such as Bien Nacido, Katherine’s, Au Bon Climat, and Tepusquet enhancing tourism potential and tasting room opportunities.
Located within the Santa Maria Valley AVA—the Central Coast’s first American Viticultural Area (1981).
With the recent passage of the Agriculture Enterprise Ordinance, the property’s AG-II-100 zoning unlocks agritourism and recreational opportunities, including farm stays, small-scale campgrounds, horseback riding, educational programs, and boutique events.

PREMIUM GRAPE QUALITY & VINEYARD DESIGNATION

Legacy Santa Maria Valley Vineyard

Well-established, meticulously managed vineyard producing high-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Hand-tended practices ensure superior grape quality while extending vine and trellis longevity.
Goodchild Vineyard’s grapes consistently command above-district-average pricing due to its well established reputation.
Long-standing relationships with select wineries, including the seller Lucas & Lewellen, which has expressed interest in contracting grapes.
Includes the Goodchild Vineyard designation, adding brand recognition.

Diversified Investment

WINE GRAPE & ROW CROP SUITABILITY

98.86 assessed acres, including 63.6 net acres of premium wine grapes across nine blocks, plus 6.5 net acres of additional plantable land (kiwi)—totaling 70.1 net planted/plantable acres.
79 gross farmable/usable acres, including planted areas, staging areas, well site, building sites, and farm roads.
The valley floor (Blocks 1–5) features 48.3 gross acres of prime row crop land. The remaining blocks have moderate slopes (10–15%) and are also suitable high value row crops, resulting in above average demand for the underlying land.
Above-average water security, within an adjudicated basin that has a Very Low SGMA Priority Rating.
On-site agricultural well designed to support vineyard and row crop irrigation, including overhead sprinklers.

Goodchild History

This property has a rich history of ownership and agricultural entrepreneurship, dating back to some of the original settlers of the Santa Maria Valley and California. With roots tied to the Goodchild family—descendants of early pioneers like Juan Pacifico Ontinveros, a Rancho Tepusquet land grantee—it holds deep historical significance in the region. Louis Lucas, a third-generation grape grower and a trailblazer in the Santa Barbara wine industry, cultivated this property in partnership with Superior Court Judge Royce Lewellen, shaping it into the legacy vineyard that it is today. Remnants of an old adobe structure still stand on the land, said to “guard” the vineyards.

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