Rosé Roulette at Norman: A Weekly Rotation of SYV’s Best Pink Wines
Skyview Los Alamos invites you to take a spin through Santa Barbara wine country this Fall. Every Wine Wednesday at Norman between September 10th and November 19th, the restaurant will highlight a weekly pick from a curated rotation of locally made rosé wines. Guests can choose from the estate-grown Rosé of Pinot Noir or the featured pour and enjoy half-off by-the-glass pricing ($7/each!)
PARTNER WINERIES
LoFi Wines - September 10th
Featured Pour: Pinot Gris
Lo-Fi was founded in 2014 by lifelong friends Mike Roth and Craig Winchester, with a mission to make honest, approachable wines meant for everyday enjoyment. Their low-intervention style includes using native yeasts, neutral oak barrels, minimal sulfur, and no pH adjustments. Lo-Fi’s grapes come from organic or biodynamic vineyards, and their wine styles run the gamut from playful rosés and light reds to pét-nats and Rhône‐inspired blends — all made to drink young, lively, and unpretentiously delicious.
Visit the Los Alamos tasting room for the full Lo-Fi experience — vinyl spinning, conversations flowing, and some of the best vibes in town. Open Friday through Sunday, noon til 6pm. No reservations are required.
Esfuerzo Wines - September 17th
Featured Pour: Grenache Rosé
Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th, so it’s only fitting that our September 17th pick of the week comes from Esfuerzo Wines — named one of the top 10 "Most Influential Latinx-Owned Wineries" in America by Wine Enthusiast.
The Flores & Zepeda family business began nearly 50 years ago, when Salvador Zepeda became the first to cultivate grapes for the Firestone family in 1974. Today, his great-grandson Fidencio Flores carries that legacy on as winemaker and self-proclaimed child of the dirt — blending Old World wisdom with New Age innovation.
Taste the esfuerzo (effort) that goes into every bottle. Their new Buellton tasting room is open Friday - Sunday, 12 - 5pm, or Wednesdays from 4-8pm.
Donnachadh Family Wines - September 24th
Featured Pour: 2024 Estate Rosé of Syrah
Founded by Drew and Laurie Duncan in 2013 and named after their Scottish heritage, Donnachadh (pronounced don-nuh-kuh) is a family-owned, organically farmed estate vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills where they produce cool-climate wines shaped by the sea like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Gamay Noir.
Visit their tasting room in Los Olivos, open Wednesdays - Mondays, 11am to 5pm. Walk-ins are welcome.
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards - October 1st
Featured Pour: 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards is a family-owned winery with deep roots in Santa Barbara wine country. Founded in 1996 by Louis Lucas, one of California’s premier grape growers, and wine entrepreneur Royce Lewellen, the winery farms three estate vineyards across Santa Barbara County. Fun fact: Louis planted the first commercial Pinot Noir vines in the area in 1969.
Their Solvang tasting room — voted the “Best in the Santa Ynez Valley” — is open daily from 10am to 4:30pm.
Dreamcôte Wine Co - October 8th
Featured Pour: 2024 Grenache Rosé Pét-Nat Bubbles
As a fellow female-founded company, Dreamcôte holds a special place in our hearts. Founder and winemaker Brit Zotovich, together with her husband Ryan, crafts fresh, lively wines that channel both the coastal influence and the character of Santa Barbara County vineyards. Dreamcôte leans into creativity with small-batch, low-intervention wines — from pét-nats and Rhône-inspired blends to playful, easy-drinking reds and rosés.
Their Los Olivos tasting room is open Thursday through Monday, 11am to 5pm. Reservations for parties of 4+ guests are recommended. Bonus: it’s dog-friendly!
Scar of the Sea - October 15th
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Scar of the Sea is a boutique winery founded by Mikey Giugni (who also crafts Skyview’s signature rosé). Together with his wife, Gina (Lady of the Sunshine), the duo is dedicated to producing vibrant, expressive wines that capture the unique character of each vineyard site. In addition to their San Luis Obispo estate vineyards, they source grapes from several organic sites in the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys. Their hands-off winemaking approach—fermenting with native yeast, avoiding additives, and bottling without fining or filtration—lets the fruit shine through in every bottle.
Presqu’ile - October 22nd
Featured Pour: 2024 Rosé of Pinot Noir
Presqu’ile (pronounced press-keel) was founded by the Murphy family in 2007. The name —French/Creole for “peninsula,” or more literally, “almost an island” — pays tribute to the family’s Gulf Coast roots.
Winemaker Dieter Cronje blends cool-climate finesse with global experience to craft elegant Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Syrah. Their 73-acre, SIP-certified vineyards showcase a mix of clones, exposures, and elevations that make each bottle uniquely expressive. The tasting room offers a one-of-a-kind vantage point of the Santa Maria Valley, situated high atop a hill with ocean and vineyard views. Reservations are required.
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