Wine tasting and touring in the Santa Ynez Valley is a don’t-miss experience and a feast for the senses. Meander over sage-scented rural roads with a stunning backdrop of oak-studded golden hills. Stroll through vibrant vineyards and sip, swirl and savor the flavors. With four distinct American Viticulture Areas (AVAs) sprawling from the Santa Ynez Valley, more than 1 million cases of wine are produced annually – including the following ever popular and unique varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier. Most of the 120+ wineries located here are small boutique operations and many are family-owned and operated. Visitors enjoy the area’s strong rural flavor and tasting world-class wines in an unpretentious, friendly atmosphere where it’s not unusual to end up chatting with the winemaker or owner – either at the winery or in-town tasting rooms. It’s all within a 2- to 20-minute walk or drive, with many lodging options close by. You can design your own itinerary, or sign up with a local tour company for a professionally guided tour in a limo, jeep, van, private sedan or even a bike.
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Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
We’ll take care of all the details while you enjoy the heart of Santa Ynez Wine Country, with your transport, gourmet lunch and tasting fees included!
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Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards
Founded by pioneer winegrowers Thekla and Richard Sanford, the wines represent the soul of the land-specializing in Burgundian varietals.
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Andrew Murray Vineyards Downtown Los Olivos
Passionately focused on Rhône varieties for 25 years
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Andrew Murray Vineyards Winery & Visitors Center
Andrew Murray Vineyards has two locations for you to visit!
Winery & Visitors Center- 5249 Foxen Canyon Road & 2901 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos
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Artiste Winery & Tasting Studio
Artiste is a winery and tasting studio experience that transports you to an 1880s working art studio.
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Beckmen Vineyards
An estate winery in the Santa Ynez Valley, crafting premier biodynamic wines with a focus on Rhône varieties. Tasting room located on the vineyard.
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Bernat Retreats
Three beautifully appointed wine country vacation rentals. Two on the owners' vineyard property in Los Olivos and one in historic Los Alamos.
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Bottlest Winery, Bar & Bistro
Bottlest is an upscale restaurant with full bar and views into Santa Barbara County's largest winery. Live Music, Cocktails and 52 Wines by the glass.
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Brander Vineyard
Established in 1975, The Brander Vineyard is one of the oldest and most distinguished wineries in the Santa Barbara County.
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Breakaway Tours & Event Planning, Inc.
Passionate about wine and sharing it with others! Deliciously Fun, Educational Wine Tours since 1995! Any size, private & customized. 805-783-2929
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Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
Taste our estate wines in a friendly atmosphere. Relax on our patio and sip our wide range of delicious wines, from Sauvignon Blanc to Cabernet Franc!
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Carr Vineyards & Winery
We specialize in the production of ultra premium wines: Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cab Franc from SB County vineyards.
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Casa Dumetz Wines
We craft elegant, alluring and authentic Rhone varietals with grapes sourced from extraordinary vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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Classic Wine Tours of Santa Barbara
Classic Wine Tours of Santa Barbara, enjoy an all inclusive day with lunch and tasting fees included! Book online or call for details. (805) 453-4063.
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Consilience, Marianello & Tre Anelli
Take your palate on a trip to France, Italy and Spain right here in the heart of Los Olivos.
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Crawford Family Wines
Crawford Family Wines embraces the "garagiste" style of winemaking by producing tiny lots of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhone varietals.
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Demetria Estate
Demetria Estate is a family owned winery located above Foxen Canyon in the Santa Ynez Valley. Tastings are unique and by appointment only.
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Dierberg and Star Lane Vineyards
Dierberg and Star Lane Vineyard focuses on cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and warm climate Bordeaux varietals from Happy Canyon.
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Eleven Wine Lounge
An elegant place to come to try International wines, beer and Alberto Mastrangelo's magical, evolving, taste bud tormenting food!
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Epiphany
Celebrating Rhone-based varietals and esoteric offerings, Epiphany addresses the needs of the adventurous wine lover.
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Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
A multi-generational family winery that continues to build upon the vision of our patriarch, Fess. 25 years crafting award winning wines in SB County.
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Firestone Vineyard & Winery
Firestone Vineyard specializes in expressive high-quality wines from estate and select vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery
Located in the prestigious Santa Rita Hills appellation, Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery produces world class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
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Gainey Vineyard
Our beautiful, Spanish-style Tasting Room is open daily and offers wine tasting and barrel tastings.
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Grassini Family Vineyards
Grassini Family Vineyards is a family-owned and operated, boutique winery which specializes in handcrafted Bordeaux varietals.
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Helix Tasting Room
HELIX is now open in Buellton. Specializing in Sparkling and Dessert wines, it is ready to spark The Evolution of Wine.
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