Liquid Farm

The Authentic Nature of Wine

Liquid Farm

The name Liquid Farm describes the authentic nature of wine (liquid from farming), and reflects our strong belief that all great wines start in the vineyard. We focus on wines from one of the coolest of California AVAs: Sta. Rita Hills. It’s home to some of the most unique, ancient soils in North America and is perfect for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We allow our wines to develop on their own with little intervention, resulting in well-balanced, food-friendly wines. 

Experience the Mystique

Liquid Farm began with a simple passion: to bring the elegance of European wines right here to California! Tired of not finishing local bottles, we dreamed of creating wines with lower alcohol and earth-driven character. So, we took a leap and decided to make the wine we loved, right in our backyard!

Meet the Team

Jeff Nelson – With 20+ years in the wine world, Jeff has worked with top Champagne and Burgundy houses. His vision for Liquid Farm came alive in 2009 with a little help from Brandon Sparks-Gillis of Dragonette Cellars!

James Sparks – A winemaker with a baker’s heart! James brings precision and passion to every bottle, blending his family’s baking roots with his wine expertise.

Our Journey

We started with four barrels of Chardonnay in 2009, planning to create one wine. But our wine had other ideas! Two barrels became our White Hill Chardonnay, evoking the minerality of Premier Cru Chablis. The other two turned into Golden Slope, reminiscent of the lush, textured wines of Meursault. Since then, we’ve expanded, crafting wines like La Hermana, Four, and our Bandol-inspired Rosé.

Our Mission

Liquid Farm is committed to honoring local viticulture and old-world flavors. We seek purity, acidity, and natural elegance—no shortcuts, just authentic character.

Liquid Farm is about the magic that happens above and below ground. Our label features a dandelion-inspired beet root, crafted by UK artist Val Littlewood, symbolizing the connection between earth and wine. This holiday season, share the story of Liquid Farm—perfect for gatherings and festive toasts!

Come try our world-class wines in our beautiful Los Olivos tasting room! No appointment needed.

 

Liquid Farm

We offer wine tasting flights, wines by the glass, wines by the bottle.
Shop our mercantile featuring Liquid Farm merchandise and a selection of unique designer homegoods.
We're dog friendly!