Deovlet Wines

Deovlet Wines is a boutique winery based on California's Central Coast, producing terroir-driven wines that reflect the distinct characteristics of top vineyard sites in Santa Barbara County. Founded by winemaker Ryan Deovlet, the operation has earned recognition from prominent wine critics, including praise from Antonio Galloni of Vinous Media, who has lauded the wines as impeccable, pure, and highly transparent to site. The winery is co-helmed by Grace Deovlet, a Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture graduate whose international winemaking experience spans New Zealand, South Africa, and multiple renowned California cellars. Together, Ryan and Grace bring over a decade of shared vintage experience to every wine they produce. Deovlet Wines sources fruit from distinguished Santa Barbara vineyard sites, including Refugio Ranch Vineyard and Biddle Ranch Vineyard, both known for producing high-quality wine grapes in the region. The winery's philosophy centers on expressing a genuine sense of place rather than chasing market trends, with a consistent focus on quality and site specificity. Grace's international experience—including a formative stint at Mullineux Family Wines in South Africa—has deepened the winery's engagement with varieties such as Chenin Blanc alongside more traditional Central Coast varietals. The team's approach is hands-on and deeply craft-oriented, with attention paid to every decision from vineyard to cellar to bottle. Deovlet Wines operates as a small-scale, artisan producer, positioning itself within the premium and ultra-premium California wine segment. Its wines appeal to collectors, wine club members, and fine dining accounts seeking authentic, vineyard-focused expressions from one of California's most celebrated wine-growing regions.