Since his visit to the Rhône Valley, and spending time in Australia, Andrew Murray developed a passion for Syrah. Today Andrew Murray Vineyards holds the title of being one of Santa Barbara’s finest wineries. Because of Andrew’s passion and perfection in producing handcrafted wines, in 2004 Food and Wine magazine named him “Tastemaker of the Year”. Andrew Murray Vineyards source Rhône varietal grapes from steep hillside vineyards in the Santa Barbara County.