 The Captain is the highest portion of Bien Nacido Vineyard, and is considered a monopole block.While all other portions of Bien Nacido Vineyard are custom farmed and offered for sale to wineries on an annual basis; the entire portion of Block 40, is used for The Captain.In the 2014 vintage, The Captain received the second highest score for any wine in Santa Barbara (97 Points) by famed wine Critic Antonio Galloni on his website vinous.com

Bien Nacido and their sister estate Solomon Hills employs acclaimed winemaker Trey Fletcher as winemaker.