Bridlewood Winery
Bridlewood Estate Winery’s 105-acre estate (a former horse ranch) and mission-style winery and tasting room echo the traditions of California’s past, with long, cool verandas surrounding a stone courtyard. The winery specializes in Syrah, with seven unique offerings. By sourcing from distinctive vineyards throughout the Central Coast, the winemaker works with unique flavors, aromas, and textures to create exquisite, well-balanced wines for you to enjoy. If you love wine, or simply want to experience the beauty of Santa Barbara County’s Wine Country, Bridlewood Estate Winery welcomes you.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
