Nagy Wines

Specialties

People often ask how I started in the winey industry. It was never my plan to make wine. Actually, my original intention was to work with food. Thankfully, food and wine are often paired together. Through that means, wine found me.

I met my husband while we were working together in the wine industry. We made a barrel of 2002 Viognier as a wedding favor. It seemed a fitting gift for our family and friends. My quest for another source of Viognier was encouraged by those who had tasted the «wedding wine.» It would be a longer quest than I expected.

I purchased one ton of Pinot Noir in 2004. I wanted to continue making Pinot Noir and work with an amazing vineyard. One thing led to another. In 2005, I began working with 3 different vineyards and my brand was born.

Pinot Noir and Syrah were my main focus for the next 6 years. I made a Viognier in 2010, but frost would prevent me from doing so in 2011. The loss of Viognier opened the door to work with Pinot Blanc as well, and my journey continued to unfold. The newest chapter of my story is the addition of the tasting room.

Winemaking has become my passion. Sharing that joy with others is a priority. I’d love to be able to bring everyone into the vineyard and cellar to experience winemaking firsthand. Since that isn’t realistic, I offer you a taste of my labor. Here is that experience captured in bottle. I hope to share this passion with you in person. Until then, enjoy!

History

Established in 2004.

Winemaker Clarissa Nagy began her own brand. Her love of the Central Coast and her passion for food led her to the wine industry. Her goal is to produce handcrafted wines that exhibit the flavor profile of the Santa Barbara County and the specific vineyard sites that she works with for Nagy Wines.

The tasting room opened in Fall 2014 in Old Orcutt.

Meet the Business Owner

Clarissa N.

Business Owner

Clarissa’s first production training came during harvest 1995 at Edna Valley Vineyard in the cellar and in the lab. She worked her way through the Central Coast over the next ten years. The wineries on that list include Firestone Vineyard, Curtis Winery, Byron Vineyard and Winery, Longoria Wines, Rancho Arroyo Grande Winery, Bonaccorsi Wine Company and Riverbench Vineyard and Winery. «Santa Barbara County has really captured my heart and my palate.» Winemaker Clarissa Nagy