If you’re a wine lover, then you’ll be thrilled to learn that one activity people love most when staying here is visiting the best wineries in Santa Ynez Valley. In fact, many visitors tell us they love to plan their Santa Ynez vacations around exciting wine-tasting 
experiences. Santa Ynez wine country offers visitors four distinct American Viticulture Areas (AVAs) and over 120 wineries which produce more than 1 million cases of sense-satisfying wine every year. Taste the area’s unique varietals including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, and more.
Each season is unique in Santa Ynez — there’s always a special wine event, fun concert or cultural celebration to attend. In the summer many wineries host special outdoor events, barbecues and concerts, which many find to be the perfect setting for romantic destination weddings. Fall ushers in a celebration of the local harvest, and the introduction of the new offerings. Winter is reserved for more laid-back exploration and tasting, but then the year starts again with a spring festival, featuring four days of unique wine and culinary experiences.
The best way to experience Santa Ynez wine country is to plan your own wine-tasting getaway. Consider a local wine tour company for a guided tour of Santa Ynez wine country, or download the Santa Ynez Valley Tour Map here and start exploring on your own. Our local vintners often team up to offer a tasting pass, which lets you sample creations at many of the best local wineries. So, what are you waiting for? Make Santa Ynez Valley your destination for the perfect wine tasting vacation.
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Martian Ranch & Vineyard
Martian is a down to earth winery in Los Alamos California that is dedicated to the journey.
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Coquelicot Estate Vineyard
COQUELICOT is the name “en Français” of the striking red poppy flower that graces the French countryside, as well as all the labels on our wine.
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Refugio Ranch Vineyards
A family owned and operated estate vineyard, specializing in Rhone varietals and Sauvignon Blanc.
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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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Bradley Family Winery
Bradley Family Winery is a small boutique winery located in the Santa Ynez Valley. We feature from "vine to wine" award-winning wines.
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Spear Vineyards & Winery
Spear is a family owned, farmed & certified organic vineyard nestled in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills Appellation.
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Zinke Wine Co.
Zinke Wine Co. specializes in hand crafted, single vineyard Rhone varietal wines sourced from the Grand Crus of the central coast.
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Margerum Wine Company
Margerum Wine Company makes handcrafted wines sourced from our own Estate Vineyard as well as other top Santa Barbara County growers.
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Happy Canyon Vineyards
Happy Canyon Vineyard is a family owned & operated estate vineyard and boutique winery on the central coast of California.
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Evan’s Ranch Winery
EVAN'S RANCH is located in the renowned Santa Rita Hills appellation of western Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County.
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C. Nagy Wines
Boutique Winery specializing in wines from Santa Barbara County
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Martellotto Wine Productions
Martellotto Wines produces outstanding quality wines from select vineyards in SB County.
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Loring Wine Company
Specializing in Single Vineyard and Appellation Pinot Noirs from Russian River to Sta. Rita Hills.
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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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Barbieri Wine Company
Barbieri and Kempe Wines are dedicated to producing small-batch wines from top locations in Santa Barbara County & Central Coast.
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Mosby Winery
For almost 30 years, Bill Mosby focuses on producing unique, estate-grown Cal-Italian Varietals.
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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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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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CrossHatch Wines
VISIT US IN THE WINDMILL
Our tasting room is located in a historic windmill at 436 Alisal Road in downtown Solvang, California.
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Pence Vineyards & Winery
Organically farmed. Hand-Crafted Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, & Gamay. Inspired by: farming, food, family & terroir. Visits by Appointment only.
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Los Olivos, CA
Los Olivos offers art, wine tasting, unique shopping, epicurean restaurants, fun festivals, antiques, a world-class hotel, and recreational landscapes
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Ca’ Del Grevino Estate Winery, Vineyard & Villa
Ca' Del Grevino is a family owned Estate Vineyard, tasting room, villa and winery.
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J. Wilkes Tasting Room
*Los Olivos location closed temporarily as of August 1st. New location opening soon*
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Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards
An unforgettable wine tasting experience featuring beautiful wines made from L&L's estate grown, hand-picked, sustainably farmed grapes.
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Hill Haven Provisions
Local's-favorite gastropub in downtown Solvang. Melds California fresh cuisine with Asian fusion. Craft beer, wine, cocktails. Outdoor patio.
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