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.

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.

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!

Come for the wine, stay for the chat…read more Fantastic and lovely environment without the pressure about the grapes. While you can enjoy the storied provenance of wine (like you can at any wine stop) of which the owners are willing to provide in much detail; the real reason to come here is the effort that the hosts take to welcome you. Great place, great banter, great wine.

The service was great. Our server was passionate about the wines this spot had to offer…read more The interior ẁas nicely decorated to something not too spooky. There's lounge chairs and bar stools. This spot had a variety of it's brand wines. Not much food, but chips. Give it a try

Love Peacock Cellars. Great low-key vibe, love how the grounds are spread out so you can sit…read moreoutside or "inside" (on the porch in the shade). Wines are fantastic, a good variety of estate varietals and blends. Hospitality is friendly, with self-paced tasting flights so you can try a few things and then get a glass of what you like. We visit every time we are in AG/Pismo.

Just read the comment from Hemm. What made her service dog different. You stated you were very…read morenice. Also asked her to leave when someone else showed up. Would you have stated that to anyone else with a service dog? With a disability?

Great service, delicious wine, decent prizes and beautiful outdoor area. We got the $20 flight it…read morewas the perfect amount and the outdoor area was comfortable and clean. We spent about 3 hours here mingling and enjoying our drinks. Will definitely come back.

Mr. Bedford is the best! Tasting the wine inside or out on the covered garden patio is a perfect…read moredelight, and if you get the added pleasure of Mr. Bedford's company, well you are in for a treat! A tasting or a glass is $20; waived with a min two-bottle purchase. Love his Pinot Noir the most, and it is all good. We also enjoyed his foraged mushroom display!

We hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner in their members' outdoor lounge and it was absolutely…read moremagical. The setting is beautiful! Mariah was friendly and helpful and guided me through the planning. The execution was perfect without any issues. We love stopping in for a tasting when in the area, and they offer a fun event where they take their wines "on the road" and set up tastings in a variety of other cities, we have taken advantage of those opportunities to share with family and friends. Overall, Excellent service, beautiful location, great wine.

Beautiful grounds and tasty wines…read more This was our second time and we still love it the same - in fact, we ended up joining the club this time! Kate was extremely knowledgeable and perfect in describing the wines and dialing in our palette profile. The property itself is gorgeous - also, note that they allow dogs. Perfect spot for some sunshine, a breeze, and some incredible tastings. Would I go back? YES!

Great place, great wine and so much history. Thank you Erica and Julia for all your insights on…read morewines. Loved it. Definitely coming back for new flavours

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.

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!

For those who haven't heard yet, Allan Hancock College now has a "bonded" winery, which means it…read morecan now sell the wine the students in their Viticulture and Enology program make. The school hosts tastings on Thursdays between 11am and 5pm in Room 211 of Building O on their Santa Maria campus. As a small-production winery, the students give the wine a lot of attention from grape to glass. The attention shows in the wine with some of them being astonishingly good and hard to believe they are the work of students. Part of the magic is that the students work under the guidance of long-time winemaker Chris Brown, grow grapes under the guidance of one of Paso Robles' most well-known growers, Ric Fuller, and enjoy the benefits of a program administered by the ever resourceful Alfredo Koch with connections throughout the industry and with UC Davis. The strong academic team and the enthusiasm of the students make for a great blend. (I couldn't resist the pun!) But seriously, the wine here is good and because the winery is just getting its start, the wines are currently all under $20, a great bargain considering some of the grapes are sourced from the donations of prestigious terroirs spanning the Central Coast. Plus, you'll be supporting students on their path to careers in viticulture and wine making!

An Absolutely Amazing Experience!…read more Presqu'ile Winery was absolutely amazing! We visited to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday, and it couldn't have been a more perfect setting for such a special milestone. The atmosphere is beautiful, relaxing, and truly unforgettable, and both the food and wine were incredible. A special shoutout to our server, Natalie, who was absolutely wonderful! She was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made our celebration feel extra special. The entire staff was fantastic and made us feel so welcome from beginning to end. Between the beautiful atmosphere, amazing food and wine, and outstanding service, Presqu'ile Winery gave our family an experience we will always remember. We couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate her 21st birthday!

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