Wine is fantastic, I have had it several times, but this story will warm your heart. I am a local, I live here in Solvang. My son informed me at 11:00 pm on a Friday night, he needed a No. 2 pencil for his important college prep exam the next early am- let's not discuss, nor worry about the details of if he & I planned well prior to this or not. We did, but things happen. So, in a very small town, at 11:00 pm the only places open, are bars. I went and asked a few-they only had pens. They were very nice & that's expected. Then I saw lights on at Dana V! A very nice gentleman/staff member asked me as I approached quickly, out of shear excitement that they were actually open...."what can I help you with?" I explained my situation..... he said, ok wait here-I'll be right back. There was a nice woman outside finishing a glass of wine-looked like she might also be a Mom. I said to her, wait- they actually have a No. 2 pencil??? She said , well, I think so. With a very wise Mom nod for sure. The employee came out with the pencil & it was even new & sharpened! My heart was full!!! Thank you Dana V Winery & thank you to the magical, wonderful town of Solvang. When my son is old enough, I'll take him here for a glass of wine & tell him this story... Cheers! & thanks again. read more

Had a great experience here. It was a nice sunny day so we sat outside. Service was great. They explain all the wines to you in detail and give you some history about the winery. The wines were all really good I must say. They also have a charcuterie board if you're looking to snack on something while wine tasting. read more

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Lots of wineries in Solvang and decided to have a tasting at Dana V before dinner. Lots of different wine packages. It was a warm day and they had a perfect menu with 5 chilled wines. My favorite was a Chardonnay and i ended up buying 3 bottles and got a free tasting for it. Service was top notch and they carefully explained each wine and the flavor profile and pairings. Would definitely recommend it on your trip to Solvang. read more

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Memorable time at Dana V. Wines. It was raining outside and the inside seating area was full, but our host/sommelier Tim made it work for our group of seven. He set some seats around one of the firepits outside, wiped down our seats, and placed some seat cushions on top. He also had the umbrella positioned above us to shelter us from the rain. It was a cozy arrangement. We did the $23 wine tasting, which included five wines with a mix of whites and reds. Before each pour, Tim would go into detail about each of the wines, where they were grown, and the processes of producing different flavor profiles. He also threw in an additional white wine pour for us to taste, which we ended up purchasing. Favorites included the Chardonnays from Santa Barbara County and Santa Rita Hills and the BDX Rouge red blend. Overall, great spot to go wine tasting or to enjoy wine by the glass with warm hospitality. Highly recommended! read more

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I hardly leave Yelp reviews but I felt this tasting room deserved it. We came across Dana V. Wines on a busy Saturday afternoon during Thanksgiving weekend. I was attracted to the outdoor seating, live music and the cute decor inside. We've never been there before but being a regular visitor to the area over the years, I've heard positive reviews about their wines. We immediately were greeted by one of the associates, Teresa, and were seated at a table outside. They were very accommodating to us, as we had our two year old English Cream Retreiver tagging along. She provided us a wine list, water for us and our pup (along with a few treats for him). We spent almost two hours there, enjoying the music, people watching and being able to relax. We bought two bottles. The 2020 BDX Rouge which is from Happy Canyon and a 2020 Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills (both my favorites). I've worked in the food and customer service industry and was very pleased with the hospitality that Dana V. provided. They were attentive, friendly and very informative. I also appreciated the dog friendly atmosphere and how kind and loving they were to him. We had the opportunity to meet the winemaker as well. She was very welcoming, kind and of course, loved our dog. I highly recommend if you're walking the streets of Solvang to stop and give them a try. It's one of the best locations to visit in town. Can't wait to come back in a few weeks. read more

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This place was awfully cute and definitely checks the "provide a wine-tasting experience for your out-of-town guests despite not knowing anything about wine tasting yourself" box. It was conveniently located, affordably priced, and staff was friendly & kind. read more

Ok first of all I'm not much of a wine drinker (till now) nor did I ever enjoy wines. Dana V has some of the best wines here in Solvang. Been to many winery's and tasted wines from all over the world but I really never enjoyed them like I have been enjoying her wines. I've open many bottles and have left them unfinished since I really don't drink wines. The other day I opened a bottle of their "Hope" and by the time my wife finished her glass I was done with the rest of the bottle! We got a case for my wife to give to her coworkers and all 10 of her coworkers loved it. By the way the staff there are awesome! Thank you Dana for the great wine. Ok Bellow are my favorite 4. aka fantastic 4 read more

Dana V. Wines - Fantastic 4 - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Very beautiful outdoor setting for wine tasting and the wines were of course amazing. The staff was extremely knowledgeable about each type of wine, both red and white, and even gave us good advice for aerating the wines. Great experience in the middle of town and very walkable from plenty of restaurants and hotels. read more

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Located in the very heart of Solvang, this little unassuming tasting room offers lots of big tastes. Hard to believe we had never been here before, but thank goodness for the internet as we came across several articles about these wines and the fact that they are locally owned AND #femalewinemaker And thank you Steven for being our very knowledgeable and gracious host. We initially came in for just the Chardonnays, but found that their Pinot Noir, Grenache, Syrah, and both Red Blends were all outstanding. And was also a delicious place to start celebrating National Rose Day. Their Rose of Grenache is a sure winner. Nice to get Solvang on our must-visit list, and Dana V is surrounded by plenty of street parking, and all the food, chocolates, pastries, and all the tchotchkes that you could ever want. read more

Absolutely an amazing experience at Dana V. Wines! There was live music outside which was truly beautiful. We enjoyed a wine tasting and were impressed by each one, evening purchasing 3 bottles at the end. Tasting was only $23 a person. There are individual fire pits outside and they bring a small table for you to set your drinks on so they don't heat up. We also bought a charcuterie box which was so nicely packaged & were surprised how much came in it. This made our first night in Solvang memorable and recommend for anyone to visit this wine spot. read more

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Lovely place with great outdoor seating. What really made this place amazing was Tony Vallejo! He was super informative, knowledgeable, friendly, and more than happy to give recommendations. The wines were also tasty. I did the wine flight and did not regret it! read more

Thank You Dana V ...... for innovatively knowing ... not everyone likes a strong oak infused. Chardonnay. So you steel barreled it giving it a crisp fresh fruit flavor that by far wins the not oakie taste test. Giving you the buttery replacement of Swirl you let linger in your mouth just to retain that flavor for a little longer. Make room, as you'll not want to leave without your share of the best kept summer secret Chardonnay that will surely be a must have for years to come. read more

Swung by Solvang on our way home to Livermore and stumbled upon this gem. From the moment we sat down, this was a fully deserved 5 star experience. The gentlemen serving us (who has the best taste in flannel) was awesome. He explained every glass on the tasting menu in full detail, and was very easy to chat with. Despite the abundance of wine tasting rooms in the area, we will definitely be revisiting this place. Don't sleep on this one. read more

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One of my favorite experience here in Solvang. We stopped by around 7pm and were able to get wine tastings. The atmosphere and vibe were impeccable and it was so cozy and toasty with the fireplaces. I enjoyed all 5 of the tastings. It was overall just a really nice chill experience and the waiters were incredibly friendly and helpful. read more

Highly recommend. Such a welcoming ambience. Our server, Steven is super cool and very helpful with the suggestions. I went here with a group of friends and we were all very pleased compared to the other wineries we went to. I like that it's right next to a bakery and jome garden shop. At 6pm on a Saturday, they had music playing. Veey pleased. Highly recommend for a chillaxing timr with friends and family read more

It was 100 degrees in Solvang and we were starting to melt when we stumbled across this wine tasting room while they were setting up to open. The woman kindly offered us the table that she was in the process of putting cushions on the chairs and then brought us a spray misting bottle to cool off while we sat in the shade. We were so impressed by the hospitality that we decided to order a glass of wine. I chose the viognier and my boyfriend had the pinot noir and we both enjoyed our wine while I also snacked on a treat from the Danish bakery next door. read more

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We had a great time here enjoying wine and listening to live music after a day exploring Solvang! My husband and I were going to order a glass of rosé each but the server urged us to get a bottle which was only $15. Such a steal! The wine was decent, not the best, but we enjoyed the experience nonetheless. We had great service and noticed many people doing the tasting. The musician was fun and kept everyone engaged. read more

I love tasting wine with people who are excited about the product and process. This was the case at Dana V. where the pourers are knowledgeable. I tried the white wines, some of which were out-this-world delicious. Great ambiance, as well. read more

Dana V. Wines - 2 different Chardonnays - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

I want to start by saying our server was so awesome. He did a great job introducing us to all the wines (we got two flights) and when we found out he was making mulled wine, something we love, he shared the recipe he used for it. The secret? Pinot! We are definitely a fan of the wines here and our server made the experience even better. So much so that after we left, we ended up finding our way back to close out the end of the night with some more mulled wine. read more

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Looking for a tasting room that opened late in Solvang, our hotel recommended Dana V. My father-in-law and I stopped in and enjoyed our tasting and conversation. It was Monday night football and there was a special going on with food, but we just needed some wine before heading to dinner. My husband and mother-in-law stopped in to pick us up (with our dog) and were greeted with big smile and kindness. We didn't spend too much time in Dana V., but I really liked how it was decorated, that it was dog friendly, and the wines were great as well. I'd definitely recommend stoppin in if you're in the area! read more

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Went up to Solvang and found Dana V wines as we were walking around and wanted to do a tasting! They are pet friendly so my dog was able to join us. Our server/host Zac was a game changer. Unbelievably strong representative for this wine brand. Nice, funny, relatable, smart guy who turned our outing from a basic wine tasting to a "wow what a cool place and people" establishment. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Dana the owner treated us with a huge smile that can be seen even though her mask!! Helped us find chocolate cake to go with wine!! When we ordered the wine the pairing was perfect!! The Rare Palm Port is perfectly matched with cake! read more

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Wonderful, friendly, delicious wine shop in downtown Solvang. We had a quick drink here before dinner. We had a chance to meet Dana, who was so nice! The tasting was great and fun. They seated us quickly and went through the tasting fast so we wouldn't be late for dinner. - Location - Service - Wine - Friendly - Unique - Ambiance - Outdoor seating read more

Of course we had to make another stop in to Dana V on our trip out to Solvang again in October 2022. 10/10 recommend, the live music, wine, and outdoor vibes are all so fun! read more

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Spent a Sunday afternoon here recently. What a cute little place! Due to the pandemic, the do not allow folks "inside" but have great outdoor seating that is comfy and appropriately spaced from other parties. My husband and I each did a flight here and our server was very polite and great at adhering to the COVID safety precautions. Their wines were great and we even picked up a bottle to take with us. I'm not usually a white wine lover, but their 2018 Verre de Mer was wonderful. Good service, adorable atmosphere, great wine! read more

Dana V. Wines - Flight, bottle & by the glass menu - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

We had an absolutely wonderful experience. Zach was so helpful and his knowledge of wine is outstanding. He described everything so on point. The atmosphere was chill. Highly recommend a visit to Dana V. read more

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I did NOT anticipate Pinterest board paradise in Solvang. Peep the pastels, plant hangers, sea shells, and gold-trimmed accoutrements-- Dana V. Wines checks all the boxes for an Instagrammer's haven, yet trendy without being gaudy. Upon entry, we were wowed by how beautiful and exceedingly photogenic everything was. Y'all know that we had to snap a pic on those teardrop wicker chairs... Too adorable to resist. We were lucky to grab a spot on Valentine's Day-- after putting our names down, the wait was only about an hour (we swung by Twenty Mile in the meantime!). For COVID safety, only patio seating is available, all staff/patrons must wear masks, and all tables are socially distanced. A little chilly on the patio without any heat lamps or fire pits near us, but we still enjoyed the mellow ambiance. Dana V. Wines is a bit further into the block from the main street, which allows for a bit of space from the traffic noise. The flight was great, less than $20 for 5. I picked up two rosés for friends back in the bay, along with a stack of gorgeous geode coasters. Though, after touring a few wineries around Solvang, my partner and I felt there were stronger choices in the area. Dana V. Wines' advantage is their beautifully curated atmosphere. Regardless, still would recommend stopping by for the experience and goodies. read more

Liz was awesome!! Special thanks to her for making us feel so welcomed in this rainy day! The wines were amazing and the crackers were a plus. This is a beautiful tranquil place . Can't wait to visit again !! Thanks Liz read more

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Wine tasting in Solvang, who would have thought!? They have plenty of places to do tastings and I might add it is very affordable. I brought some girlfriends here and loved the decor in the place, as well as the outdoor seating area. We had a youth in our party and it was nice that board games were provided to play as well as filtered water to every table. My friends had a wine tasting and liked all the wines they tasted but favored another they poured us to try, the port. I tried this as well and the flavor was perfect Carmen helped us out, and she was a real gem. Super helpful, friendly, and a great sales lady. The additional pours she provided the party with led to a purchase. If in the are again I would definitely return to this location. Great wine, decor, and customer service! read more

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There were soo many good reviews on this place that I brought my friends here when we were in town and we did not have the same experience as many others did. The place is really cute inside, but our greeting by the hostess/waitress was kind of awkward, we wanted a tasting, and we wanted to sit outside, so we ventured and she set us up and we got our firepit going and then got our glasses. But two of us had some lint and little hairs in our glasses, one was way worse than the other and so they took them to her and she was saying how maybe it was from the trees, and how she just took them out of the box, and even then it was like, well did you rinse them out? Or what happened, like she didn't fully believe it, and they did get really busy, so it took a long time for us to get our tastings in and then the pours were not that big. She was just not as welcoming as some of the other places we went to, the service wasn't great, the wine was ok, I actually really liked one wine and I bought it, but it was disappointing for sure. read more

Dana V. Wines - wine tasting and firepits outside - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Came in here with some friends to do a tasting and within a matter of minutes, we were asked to leave for being "too loud." For the record, there was not a single other person inside at the time, only a few people out front on the patio. I had not even had a drop of alcohol, so obviously this was not a situation where we were too drunk. A note of importance is that we were a group of all minorities, so the racism was both overt and shameless. Really gross and upsetting experience, avoid this place at all costs. read more

Melanie was the hostess with the mostest. She kept the local opens beyond the 5:30 closing time to accommodate the patrons. We sat at the table top fire pit and enjoyed a bottle of Syrah. Service was beyond friendly, prompt and accommodating. Thank you for staying open and letting us enjoy a night out on a cool Nov night. read more

Dana V. Wines - Enjoying a bottle of Syrah on a cold Nov night. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Made a visit a couple months ago. It's such a beautiful spot, outside with table too fire pits and artists singing at night! The ladies and I got a spot later in the afternoon as it was overcast and lightly sprinkling. We were able to adjust the umbrellas to keep on us dry. The server gave us a few glasses to start our tasting. Our glasses were dirty and had "lint" in them probably from not being washed and pulled out of boxes. She didn't seem like she believed us. It was a bit awkward. She was nice, quirky, and the only one working as it got busy and the tables began to fill. The tastings were okay. We loved the ambiance yet just couldn't really enjoy ourselves completely here that visit. read more

My wife and I have been members for several years and love her wines. , So we are really sad to see her move away from wine making.

My boyfriend and I came down to Solvang for the day and decided to stop for a wine tasting here before we left. The patio was nice and clean and the weather was beautiful. Every single wine that was tried was DELICIOUS! Our server, Zac, was very well knowledgeable with each of the wines introduced and was super fun to chat with. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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We went in the winter and this is the place to be to sit and relax with fire pit on! Lovely wine choices! We bought a bottle of Rose and enjoyed it. read more

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I enjoyed a terrific bottle of Dana V. 2020 Hope, which is dedicated to Sharon Volk. A portion of the proceeds are donated to pancreatic cancer research, making the slightly higher price than I would normally pay more than worth it. It's a wonderfully complex wine and the tasting room is a great place to sit and sip. read more

Perhaps the highlight of my trip! Went on a Friday evening, and enjoyed warming up with some mulled wine around the fire pits. All while listening to live music. Such a great way to end a chilly holiday evening. read more

Dana V. Wines - Mulled wind by the fire. Much appreciated in the chilly weather! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

The wine tasting place is great to relax and chill. The wine themselves are even better! Seriously, they are good! We thought of buying only one, but ended up getting the Chardonnay, Syrah, and Hope. Shoutout to Zack who was the lone man holding down the fort on a Sunday afternoon. He was juggling through a lot of customers, but he still managed to serve us with a friendly smile. Next time we are in Solvang, we will definitely come back here again for some great wines! read more

Great service and wines in this tasting room. The staff were friendly, upBeat and knowledgeable. They had a lot our outdoor seating too.