They hosted us for a 31 person private tasting on a Saturday afternoon. This was to celebrate me…read moreand my fiancée's engagement which happened only an hour prior. These guys went above and beyond to show us a good time and were incredibly kind and generous. The wine was spectacular. Most guests bought bottles at the end. And every single person was thrilled with their experience. They way way way exceeded our expectations - which I'm not saying lightly. The venue was stunning, and we couldn't be more grateful to have had such spectacular hosts.

Cannot recommend Wes Hagen and his hospitality at the Ranchos De Ontiveros facility enough. 5+…read morestars! Wes' incredible amount of knowledge, and painstaking explanations (without being boring) of the entire growth, processing, and history of the winemaking and vinting process was nothing short of a wonderful journey into the heart of California winemaking. Like I told Wes when we set out on our tour, I'm no oenophile. I simply know what I like when I taste it. Wes was patient, inquisitive, and not high minded about wine and how and when it can be enjoyed. I really appreciated the thoughtfulness and thoroughness with which he constructed the tasting, and the accompanying culinary pairings. For those considering the tour, the Ranchos De Ontiveros grounds are a little further out there, but you'll be rewarded with the majesty of the Santa Maria valley and the bucolic surrounds which envelop the landscape. Between the setting and the awesome educational experience through Wes, you will undoubtedly feel privileged to have spend a wonderful couple hours in his and the vinyards company.

Traditional Tasting: $15/5-1 oz. pours (2 bottle purchase = 1 free flight); Custom Flight:…read more$20/4-1.5 oz. pours of your choice (3 bottle purchase = 1 free flight) as of our 1/31/25 visit. This was our first visit to this rustic tasting room, and we had a nice experience. It was a Friday, right after opening, and we had the whole place to ourselves. The service was friendly, and my wife and I shared a traditional and custom flight. We thought that the wines were decent, some better suited to our palates than others, but well-made, nonetheless. We were fortunate to meet and speak with the owner who happened to be bringing in supplies and got a little more detail on the wines, than we did from our "winerista". He also mentioned that his niece opened a winery in Los Olivos (Story of Soil), which focused on wine styles a little out of our wheelhouse, but we thought we'd give that a try as well, and it turned out to be a fantastic recommendation. Costa De Oro is a nice place with wine varietals for everyone's tastes. I recommend you stop in and give them a try when you're passing through the area.

We had an amazing experience at this wine tasting room. Our host Tammy was really friendly and…read moreinformative. We arrived right as they opened, and we built our own tasting flights and she gave us information about the property and the wines. She was also kind enough to share info about other wineries in the area as well. We had a great experience just pulling over during our drive home, would absolutely recommend!! Thank you for the great experience Tammy!

New tasting room is open Thurs - Sun, Noon - 5:00pm…read more First visit to the newly opened tasting room in Los Alamos. It's located at the easterly end of town, rather than in the center of town where most of the other wineries are located. Kevin Law, owner/winemaker, is making some of the best wines anywhere in the area. I say this with my usual disclaimer that what my palate loves, yours may not, so check them out for yourselves. Will, the assistant winemaker, happened to be pouring during our recent visit. He's a wonderful host and always takes care of us. We tasted the following: '19 Blanc de Blancs Sparkling (100% Chardonnay), '24 Aligoté (Santa Barbara), '19 Chardonnay (La Rinconada), '22 Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills), '21 Pinot Noir (Sanford & Benedict), and a '19 "Derive" Bordeaux blend (48% Napa & 52% Santa Ynez Valley). As usual, we loved everything! I honestly can't tell you what they charge for a tasting, as we've always purchased 6 or more bottles, and they've waived the fee. Now we're Club Members and receive a regular discount all year, with an additional discount the two months they release to club members. I can't recommend these guys enough, as we feel that their wines are some of the best in the area.

They officially have a tasting room open now! Surprise surprise, and about time. The lovely town of…read moreLos Alamos is now honored to have the newly opened tasting room as of 01/2026. It is exactly what you need when you are in town, or traveling through Amazing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a few Bordeaux surprises on the horizon. Make sure you stop by!

Final Girl Wines was a must stop for me while visiting Solvang!…read more Final Girl Wines is located in the heart of Solvang and is a funky addition to this magical little town. I am a huge horror fan so I was beyond excited to check them out over the weekend! The inside and vibe was all I could hope for and more! We were immediately greeted when we arrived and found a table to sit at and enjoy our time. There were only a few tables plus bar seating available so it was nice and cozy. I loved seeing all of the horror memorabilia, decor and merchandise throughout including the killer Ghostface mask and Halloween pinball machine. My husband ordered a glass of their Cab which he loved and I ordered a Vamperol Spritz - they were even kind enough to make our daughter a mocktail. They even brought her over a Nightmare Before Christmas activity kit to keep busy and we bought a Michael Myers sticker as well as a Nightmare Before Christmas hair clip to take home. I'm kicking myself now for not buying a t-shirt! Kids are very welcome at this winery which was a huge plus for us! Staff were personable and made our visit very enjoyable! Final Girl Wines also offers tasting flights and non-alcoholic options as well! They do not offer food, but there are so many great places in Solvang to check out. If you're a horror fan or just enjoy good wine, you have to check out Final Girl Wines while in Solvang! I can't wait to come back and give them another visit one day!

Took my cousin for the 1st time to Solvang. She LOVES horror stuff. Got excited to try wine and…read morebest better than a horror wine shop. The wall colour was pretty but was a little unimpressed with the amount of horror stuff. Maybe having a horror movie on the back corner playing silent would be cool or more Halloween decorations? Somthing was missing. The chimney was cool though. Anyways, shop opened over an hour late. Came back a few times and noticed it was opened. We were the 1st customers in. My main issue is only the owner was not paying attention to not only us (party of 4) but also the couple in the front and the back corner. Gave all his attention to the people at the bar. I dont drink wine and wanted to learn more or at least which wine I like. He couldn't keep up with pouring my wine flight. Waited way too long for pours. Very little explanation of the wine or suggested pairings. And mentioned more than once "I forgot about you". My party was fed up wanted to leave after they finished their spritzers and glass but I was flight pour 3 out of 5. He did not asked if they wanted more drinks. My partner got tired of waiting and headed over to the counter for 10 minutes before being helped to pay since he did not go to our the table. I'm glad we decided to not eat there who knows how long we would have waited on food. I double the Suggestion from another post hire some additional help. I did see thought the day the shop is packed and I'm happy for that but I wish the owner would of delivered a better experience.

Peacock has been a favorite stop for my husband and I. With their family owned business you are…read moresure to run into mom or dad and possibly their beautiful grown children, welcoming you with a smile. Their wines are top notch in both reds and whites. ALWAYS winning our blind wine tasting parties utilizing wines we have accumulated on the Central Coast. Such a beautiful atmosphere and a hidden gem. Favorite white- Front Porch Chardonnay Favorite red- Valley Girl Zin/cab blend. #bestofthebest

Everytime I come to do some wine tasting I enjoy the ambiance. My friends vacationing on the…read moreCentral Coast are surprised we have such a good vineyard so close to home. I like the Music and cheese box options. So delicious year after year. Of course the staff and owners are always welcoming!

Tasting: $20, or by the Glass: $20…read more First visit to this quaint, rustic wine tasting room in downtown Los Alamos. Stephan, the owner/winemaker, poured for us and provided us with his winemaking history. We tasted three wines, a '20 Chardonnay, a '22 Grenache, and a '22 Tempranillo, with revisits of our favorites. All were good, and we left with a couple bottles to add to our home cellar. He also had a couple friends visiting that brought their guitars and had a little folk music jam session, which created a very relaxing and fun ambiance. The week before our visit, they participated in the annual Mushroom Festival where they poured the same wines, however they had a food menu with several mushroom based items which really caught my eye. Definitely something to add to our calendar in the future. Overall, a pleasant experience and nice wines. Would stop in again to check out new vintages.

Stopped in on a whim. The 3 wines that were available for tasting were very good. I should have…read moreasked what the tasting fee was. We did buy a bottle but the whole experience was expensive. I had to step outside because of my allergies. The garden is beautiful with a lot of Lilly's and succulents.

My husband and I visited Talley Vineyards today during our trip to Pismo Beach, and the property is…read moreabsolutely gorgeous. The atmosphere is peaceful and welcoming, and the staff was very friendly. Vincent provided excellent service, and we even had the opportunity to speak with the owner, who greeted us warmly and engaged in a pleasant conversation. As an educator, I truly appreciated the calm and relaxing environment--it was the perfect place to unwind. The wine was delicious, especially the Rosé, which was my favorite. I highly recommend this winery and definitely plan to visit again with friends and family. A beautiful place with great service and wonderful wine!

Fantastic wines, gorgeous property and fabulous wine pourer! Thank you Vincent for making it a…read morememorable experience!!

First time in and 3 bottles later, we're definite fans. Thank you, Julie and E for a lovely…read moreexperience! We will definitely return when visiting the area. We really enjoyed the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and the HSR red blend. A very chill, comfy, welcoming and friendly environment for everyone to enjoy.

First time (definitely will not be the last) visiting the Tasting Room and it was such a lovely…read moreexperience. Ercilia & Julie truly make you feel like home. The wines were very flavorful. We left with several bottles. Can't wait to go back.

I recently went to the Allan Hancock College Winery for the first time with my SO. Great wines…read morewith great service. The wines themselves are excellent and easily compete with Santa Maria's other offerings. I tried all of the wines on their tasting flight, and it's nice to see that the college grows so many different varietals. Some of my favorites were the Albariño (bonus points for growing this varietal on site), Chardonnay, 2015 Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Malbec (the only non-estate offering). I ended up taking a bottle of the pinot home. The service is great! We had a first-year student helping us who was very knowledgeable about the wines and the enology and viticulture program at AHC. For reference, this was on August 17 around 3 pm, so whoever that was, major props to you! The current schedule for the Fall 2018 semester is Friday, 2-6, so make sure to stop by if you're in Santa Maria!

Some pretty good, one in particular bad. In fact I threw it down the kitchen sink. "White Wine" is…read morewhat it says on the bottle. No bottle date either. It was extremely floral to the point of smelling like chemicals. I am sorry to post a negative review but I don't like spending money on such a bad product and would like to save others from doing the same. I realize that people have different tastes but I find it hard to believe anyone could like this one.

I really loved the Presqu'ile Winery. It is really a step above the other wineries in the area. The…read morewine was my favorite in this area that I tasted and they have such a nice indoor and outdoor area The food with the wine and food tasting was delicious. Ours had couscous , salad, lamb kabobs, hummus and cheese with pita bread. I guess it does change monthly or quarterly. The charcuterie boards looked amazing and are a good option if you don't want a multi course meal. Our server was really great and attentive and gave us plenty of info on the wine

Presqui'le Winery never fails to amaze me!…read more Whenever my MIL visits, we always make it a point to visit Presqui'le. The weather was beautiful. Sunny, warm, slight breeze with an amazing view of the mountains and ocean view. The food is so fresh because it's all farm to table. The chef changes the menu every season, so you never really get the same things twice! I really enjoyed eating everything on the table today. The service is always good, but today prompted me to finally write a review. I think Alex (boy Alex) has been my favorite server thus far! Since I've been traveling heavily, I haven't been able to maximize my membership. (Thus leading me to cancel it after 3 years) However, my experience today was enough for me to renew it! Thanks Alex!