Been awhile since I was last here. The wines are pretty good. I am not an expert by a long shot. I enjoyed the ones I tasted. Place has gone through a remode. Not sure which I prefer. read more

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Wow, what incredible wines. Same wine maker as Fess Parker. So talented. Wines are full of body and depth. Bryce was knowledgeable of all the wines. This will always be one of our wine stops. read more

I've been a member here since 2007. The wines are spectacular and the tasting room and the staff are top notch. Great outdoor area where you can enjoy your tastings too. Stellar wines at affordable prices. Can't say enough good things about Epiphany! read more

I loved every minute of my time here. The best service and best bubbly in Los Olivos! If you like bubbly this is the place to be. So relaxing and so fun! Thank you for making our experience so special! read more

Love the chill vibes. Great wines from Fess Parker. One of the nicest tasting settings

This tasting room supersedes so many in downtown Los Olivos. The carefully curated grounds pave way for an even more thoughtful menu of tasting selections. Sunny and bright, modern but warm, Epiphany provides an experience for wine connoisseurs and novices alike. A MAJOR highlight of our trip was Bryce. He was an absolute joy and probably the best part of our hour and half stay at Epiphany Cellars. Would strongly recommend his section. read more

I'm not going to give you a one star because we like the wine. Service on the other hand, needs serious improvement. I understand that we were 15 minutes late to our appointment, but they still took us. They said no problem and sat us down. Literally 20 minutes goes by with nobody acknowledging us. (I should note here that we counted 6 people working at the time and they were not busy. We have been there plenty of times where they were busier, had less people working, and EVERYONE was taken care of.) A younger guy walked past us to serve two other gentlemen who had been sitting there for a while without service as well. He apologized to them that it took a while to get to them, then proceeded to walk right past us with no acknowledgement again but we stopped him. We asked him if anyone was going to be serving us and he said, "I don't know, let me see." He went inside and said nothing to anyone. We watched him set things down and then stand behind the counter for a couple minutes before he decided to come back out and serve us. By this time, 25-30 minutes had gone by. We used to love going to Epiphany, we were even going to join with a membership that day, but this experience changed everything! Believe me, if you wanted us to feel like we were an inconvenience for you, you succeeded. read more

Great space and great wine! Their Syrah flight is amazing if you are a reds person. Highly suggest visiting if you're strolling through LO, they also have air conditioning . read more

Great wine, fantastic staff. Can't say enough good things about Epiphany. Our family was seated even though we didn't have reservations in the comfortable courtyard after essentially getting ignored at Ca Del Grevino (even though that place was empty). The staff was even so kind as to let my very elderly mother in law use their staff's private restroom, unlike when we begged at Ca Del Grevino. Bought $300 worth of wine and left a 40% tip we were so happy and grateful for how great our experience was. read more

Fantastic tasting room, do the wine and bubbly combo. Make sure to see Ferrarah in the main tasting room, she knows her stuff and she was a gem. My Epiphany was, where has Ferrarah been all my life. read more

If you live are near Los Olivos, I highly suggest Epiphany's Wine club membership. They have great member parties at Fess Parker right up the street about 10 mins away and are very well put together. In 2017 they changed shipments to three times a year to add a June shipment for a total of 6 bottles a year instead of 4. The decor is vey modern and he best part is their patio style outdoor seating area that's perfect for groups and picnics. If you like sparkling wine they have the Bubble Shack on the back of the property and converted one of their building into a nice get away rental! Service varies depending on who is working and how busy it is. I do feel that the women do a better job than the older gentlemen who seem to have a hard time assisting during the busy rushes. They tend to help those who stay at the bar and engross in conversation but ignore other patrons. read more

The atmosphere and the wine are the only reason I gave this place a star. There was an older man working the counter and it took us a few hellos for him to pay attention to us, even though he was not doing anything. We asked how the wine tasting worked since we had never been to this establishment. He would not answer the question and very rudely told me I could not be in the establishment unless I was older than 21. Then he just stared and me awkwardly until finally asking to see my I.D.. Afterward we sampled a wine then in the same glass he poured our second sample. He treated us as if we were unimportant to him and he talked down to us with wine knowledge not knowing that I used to work at a wine bar and I have extensive wine knowledge. He made me feel very uncomfortable to the point of wanting to leave but I didn't want to let anyone ruin my birthday experience. Seriously the worst service in the world. After the older man was rude to us, we found a nice quiet spot in the back of the establishment to enjoy our wine and birthdays. A young man walking out saw us sitting at a bench and rudely told us "our property is closed you can not be here." Firstly we are not from here so we have no idea what time the town dies down and no one told us you were closed because we sat down when you were opened. secondly the amount of attitude these employes have toward guests is astonishing. Thirdly... Why not just nicely say "oh hey guys I'm so sorry but we are closed." Instead of ruining our evening by treating us like crap when we spent four hours driving up here for this. I will never come back here, please don't visit this place. read more

Came here with a work colleague who was a wine member for a few drinks and was not impressed at all. The person pouring the wine did an awful job of explaining what I was drinking and to be honest seemed quite intoxicated. It's one thing to sample the wine with customers its a whole different issue to be drunk while doing it. He poured the basic wine and did not offer to pour any of the wine club member items which annoyed my colleague. Thankfully we moved on to other tasting rooms that were much better. I hope the owners address this poor behavior as they could end up losing members or turning people away. read more

Having a great time had at Epiphany! Ferrarah has been the best! She has great customer service and very friendly!! She has gone above and beyond to take care of us! She is awesome!! read more

Epiphany Cellars was the perfect first stop on our Los Olivos wine tour. Unbeknownst to me at the time, Epiphany is one of several Fess Parker-affiliated tasting rooms in the county. In retrospect, this explains Epiphany's larger budget for fancy interior decor. It also explains why Epiphany has a wine selection much larger than some of the other tasting rooms in town. We rolled up to the counter and were immediately greeted by LaToya, who took perfect care of us and never missed a beat. In addition to tasting the wines on the menu, LaToya asked us about our preferences and happily gave us tastes of off-menu wines. This is how I discovered the Counoise -- an absolutely delicious grape that's typically used for blending. However, Epiphany offers bottles of pure Counoise, which are heavenly (and reasonably priced). All in all: a perfect tasting room experience! read more

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Two pourers hard at work today at the pick up party this weekend, one in November and one in May for wine club member. As usual, the tasting is free ($10 for non-member). Salami, different types of cheese, grapes, and crackers laid out for today...perks of a pick up party! Parking is plentiful around this area with tons of other wine tasting stores to choose from, but why choose when you have Epiphany Cellars?! The menu today included 7 different types of wine (2 white, 5 reds). Epiphany always have other wines available off of the tasting menu, you will just have to ask! PS. The Syrah Stagecoach is on sale, $36 for member! Another tip, get anything Grenache, absolutely fabulous! read more

Was just in Los Olivos and stopped in to Epiphany. It's sad to say that over the years Epiphany seems to have become less personable and more...corporate...feeling. While their tasting room is beautiful and they have a remarkable outdoor facility, I just am disappointed at the quality of their wines the last few shipments/visits and the experiences that I have had in their tasting room. The only thing that keeps me coming back for the time being is their Grenache Blanc. read more

This is one of my favorite wineries on the central coast, and a must visit if you have a fondness for the Grenache varietal (which is my personal favorite). In particular, their Grenache Blanc and Grenache Rose wow me every time, as did the Roussanne when I was there last year. The tasting list is an experience, a varied and perfectly balanced journey for your palate, with each sip both complementing and standing out from the next. On top of the wines, 95% of which I thoroughly enjoy, Epiphany's ambiance is delightful. Hardwood floors, windows overlooking the wooden porch that wraps around their corner location on Grand Ave., and a resident feline permanently parked in one of the armchairs, inspire guests to visit a little bit longer than planned. Ken is always extremely informative and consistently goes above and beyond to make our visits educational and fun. He definitely adds to the character of the place, in the best possible way. I was surprised to learn that Fess Parker is Epiphany's sister winery, and being a member at one allows you to taste at the other (as in, for free). While I love the wines at Epiphany more than Fess Parker, the grounds at the latter are magnificent, so I'm thrilled to be able to get the best of both under one wine club membership. A++++ read more

I love this tasting room. They were so incredibly nice to us. They opened 2 extra bottles and let us taste 3 wines that weren't on the list. About the cat - it actually belongs to Daniel Behr who's tasting room is next door so I don't know if it's fair to call them a "cat lady" style tasting room. It's $5 for a tasting of 6 or 7 wines (or 10 in our case) and $10 if you want to keep your logo glass. Highly recommended! read more

Epiphany was started as the outlet for Rhone varietals of Fess Parker Winery and they continue that tradition today by producing some of the best red and white Rhones in the valley. The original winemaker was Fess' son Eli who eventuality took over the whole Parker operation when Fess fell ill. Enough history though, let's talk about the winery now. Epiphany is located in downtown Los Olivos, right on the main drag. They have an ultra-modem tasting room for their main wines and a little shack near the back of the property where they taste sparkling wines. Theres a very spacious lawn and lounge area between the two. Wine wise I have always been an Epiphany fan, the Rhone white blend is always good as is their Grenache and their myriad of Syrahs. They don't usually venture into the lesser known Rhone reds but will occasionally have and interesting blend to try. The only problem with Epiphany is that's it's too good, and too nice. Everyone wants to be there. Good for them but weekends are zoolike so not as good for a more leisurely tasting experience. We visited on a Sat and though it was packed we we're extremely lucky to get a great young server named LaToya who never missed a beat with us or any of the dozens of others she was helping. She made the scene bearable for a lot more folks than just us and we ended up walking out with several bottles as opposed to just walking out Epiphany is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area and into Rhone varietals. Maybe try a weekday though if You can read more

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Stopped in for a tasting during the Christmas Celebration this evening. Was surprised that we were the only people in the tasting room. Jonathon the manager was very helpful and kind, but the wine was really so so good. We tried about 6 different wines, 2 whites and 4 reds. The blends are amazing and balanced. IF you are in the area put this on the top of the tasting rooms you visit. read more

Got to say that the place is rather surprisingly in Los Olivios- with it's modern decorations and fancy fancy. However, it fits in great! The staff were really kind and knowledgeable and most importantly- Understanding! My girlfriend that was with me had never been wine tasting before and she was giving me grief all day for pouring out tastings- so you can imagine how she was at our 6th winery (here). She kept asking for more pours and being overall drunk. Staff took it on stride, didn't give her anymore and kept her calm and helped get us a cab back. Now! I was sober, so I got to enjoy the wines and I have to say a few of the reds really impressed me. Overall, fantastic experience. read more

We were in need of something better after a disappointing red tasting earlier. This was the place to boost our opinion for sure. Five of us shared the bubbly flight list and were not disappointed. Each taste was better then the last and we never did decide which we liked best. They do offer a bag of artisanal crackers to go with the wines. This is not usual. You must bring your own snacks to keep you sober in this town. Not the most convenient but with the limited restroom possibilities and more licensing involved I guess it is what it is. Our server was very knowledgeable beyond what she had prepared about each selection. Shady under pepper trees and with big comfy chairs you could easily nap in, this was a very relaxing and jovial stop on our day of Los Olivos wines. Would return and would recommend. read more

Epiphany is located in Los Olivos, and is the sister winery of Fess Parker. It's a cool little tasting room and the tasting is 8 bucks. If you are a white wine drinker then you should try this spot. If 3 white on a tasting menu bugs you a little then maybe it's not your favorite spot. Not the best for huge parties. I did not see any area to put large groups. ummm... Not really a whole lot to say about this spot. Feel free to click Not Useful I guess... Okay don't do that. They have cool wino nick knacks to purchase for those.. you know who you are. This is a great starting point for the casual wine drinker. read more

Beautiful new tasting room with modern youthful designs and ambience. Great change of pace from the traditional tasting rooms in Los Olivos. Delicious wines! read more

Epiphany Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Los Olivos, California

The wife and I weren't huge fans of the wine, but I must give four stars for the ambiance and service. The wine bar has a cool and clean, inviting modern lounge feel with a huge enclosed backyard for cooler days and nights, all with the tangerine color theme. And Latoya (Miss Jackson if you're nasty) was super attentive, friendly, and sweet, helping us plan our day. read more

The tasting room was really nice, but the service was not great. (The lady seemed upset that we had comp tastings from our hotel and wanted us to share a tasting). We tasted: Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, "Inspiration" (a Marsanne-dominated white blend), Grenache, Gypsy (a Grenache & Mourvedre blend) and Syrah. Shockingly, I only really enjoyed the off-dry Roussanne. Lots of other Yelpers have mentioned the Grenache Blanc, but bleh, I thought it was too sweet. There were quite a few whites on this flight, and the reds were not great, so red-lovers beware! read more

Another stop during my Los Olivos walking wine tour, the one word to describe the Epiphany Cellars wine tasting room is subdued elegance. Dark stained hardwood floors. Light, cream colored bar tops. Elegant old school wooden wine rack and cabinetry. Overall, a very warm and welcoming wine room. What really made me stop in was the sheer amount of Syrahs. Epiphany places an emphasis on delicious Syrahs and none of the ones I tried disappointed. However, what really drew my attention was the more obscure grapes you do not see to often in California, Grenache and Roussanne. Being on the tasting list, I tried them both, along with a couple of Syrahs. The Roussanne was delicious, with a great body and mouth feel. Needless to say, I bought the bottle (one of about 2 dozen I purchased during my Central Coast road trip). Epiphany is definitely a must visit if you like great interior design and (let's not forget the wines) delicious Syrahs! read more

A nice modern style tasting room located right in the town part of Los Olivos. The wines are delicious and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I like to do the tasting right at the bar but you can also buy a bottle and go sit out on their patio furniture in the lawn out front. The staff is very friendly and willing to answer all of your wine questions. Clean restrooms are located just around the side of the building, you just have to request the key from someone inside. If you are a member at Fess Parker, you and your party taste here for free and you get the member price on bottles. read more

Epiphany is on my short list of favorite tasting rooms in Santa Ynez. The employees are as friendly as they come, and they always pour a lot more than your normal tasting room. This is a good thing cause the wines are great, and a little different than the neighbors (which are good company). I am a generally a red wine person myself but Epiphany packs some great whites I do enjoy. Be sure to try the Purite Un-Oaked Viognier. Cheers! read more

Amazing wine and great customer service and ambiance. Kate and Latoya were great. Thank you! read more

Epiphany Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Los Olivos, California

Solvang and Los Olivos are typically friendly and inviting. That usual atmosphere was shattered at Epiphany--which greeted me and my family with the most off-putting customer service I've experienced in wine country. My family went to Solvang and Los Olivos to celebrate my cousins' fiftieth birthdays. Both were members of Epiphany and wanted to stop by to show us the tasting room and pick up one of their first membership wine deliveries. We we're a group of twelve people. As we walked into the Epiphany tasting room, we we're met immediately by an employee. Whose first words were "how many in your group?" When I told her, she immediately informed us that reservations were required for a group our size and that we could come back the following day. First, this is an unusual practice. The tasting room at Epiphany is large by comparison to nearby tasting rooms and, at the time, was not particularly busy. There were plenty of empty tables and room at the bar. Second, even if this truly is Epiphany's policy, the staff didn't handle it well. We we're shooed away immediately, irrespective of my cousins' wine membership, and without suggestions as to alternatives. Nothing was inviting about our interactions with the staff. Indeed, they were flat out rude. My cousins cancelled their membership on the spot. In a town with so many options--many of which are cozy family owned establishments--there is truly no reason to bear a rude and unwelcoming place like Epiphany. Spare your time and your wine country weekend and head anywhere else. read more

I think a lot of Fess Parker wine club members wander over here for their club associated free tasting and find something quite different. Could be good for some and bad for others, but the experience is about 180 different from the ambiance to the wine. This could be a 5 star rating if the staff were a little more enthusiastic about their product and a little more knowledgeable too. I saw someone mentioned indifferent and that's a good description from my experience too. This really is a nice tasting room for those that would like to relax outside and be served or have a more traditional tasting at the bar. Mostly Rhone wine and small production here. I liked all the wines we tasted. The Roussanne was served a little too warm. They had a Syrah-Cab blend that was really good, but Cab lovers should try the Petite Sirah - pretty spectacular! read more

At some point during the seemingly interminable wait between pours of halfway-decent but otherwise unremarkable wine, my girlfriend and I indeed had an epiphany: This place sucks. Not even if Epiphany Cellars had a truly great product could it make up for the dismal service we experienced at the hands of the two inattentive and even downright surly older fellows behind the bar. Yes, it was crowded and near the end of business on a Sunday; perhaps they had become jaded and no longer cared about the wine or the stable of besotted customers they were lazily pouring it into. Whatever their problem, however, we should not have had to suffer for it while also paying for the experience. We kept up our end of the social contract by not walking out before paying (would they have even noticed?), and I have to be perfectly honest in saying that I almost regret not stiffing them. When we settled up, the fellow who took our cash somehow managed to convey insouciance and impatience in the same look, and the "Thanks, sucker" stink of his attitude hung in the air and soured what had until then been a very nice weekend. You're bound to have different luck on a different day, but I'm willing to write this place off based on seeing how poor it is capable of being. Proceed with caution. read more

Hmm, watch out for the gypsy...she bite... Great cozy tasting room. A knowledgeable sweet woman as a server and relaxing atmosphere. We tasted quite a few delicious reds, ranging from light and sweet to thick and full bodied. We decided to buy the Gypsy bc it's just one of those bottles you can drink on its own or with a big fat pork chop. I'm happy with or without, but keep my glass full. read more

My favorite winery in the Los Olivos area was Epiphany! The Counoise was my favorite wine here and I had never had that wine before. I came with a member of the winery, which meant we enjoyed free tastings (including extra off the menu tastings) as well as discounts on all wine purchases. We came on a rainy day, so stayed inside, but on a sunny day I would definitely enjoy the outdoor area. read more

Epiphany Cellars - Counoise & Mourvedre! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Los Olivos, California

Fess Parkers son. Eli is a great person. The wine maker of the year. the wines are very good. their new location is great. a place like no other. Burt and Donna Yost read more

For my first winery visit in the Los Olivos area, this was a great start! I would highly recommend anyone that appreciates a friendly and casual atmosphere to check out this location. The Marsanne was delicious, though they have a variety of wines to suit almost any taste. The wines vary in price, of course, and their membership programs are numerous and affordable considering the area. I would rank these wines just as good as wines from the Napa area, but they come with friendly conversation and easy going atmosphere. read more

So we came through here on December 27, 2013. We had a free wine tasting card for two that we received through Fess Parker the year before. We knew where Epiphany was, and had never had a wine tasting there......so we had an "epiphany", and knew it was a great time to stop on through. First of all, Los Olivos has changed a lot just in 1 year. For better or for worse, several streets had even changed completely. I had to scratch my head and ponder all the changes that went about just in 365 days. So many places had changed, disappeared, or were renovated all in one year. We got to Epiphany......and they were gone......had to Go next door where they explained that they moved last spring across the street. We found them. Their new tasting digs were quite modern, and they did increase room space by quite a bit. They added couches and even an open outdoor space. They feature reds, and by the time the tasting was over, I had a bit of a buzz. Glad I wasn't driving. All of them were rich and flavorful. There decor was cheery and bright with orange accents. I wished they had more whites to sample, and their Chardonnay wasn't too impressive. I like Fess Parker even more, but Epiphany was still a treat. The dahlia flower burst in the bathroom was vibrant. We were so glad to see the renovations and changes, but the old authenticity of their old spot seemed to have disappeared a bit. Still a treat, try them! read more

Epiphany Cellars - It's an Epiphany! New Wine Bar, New location- 2013 - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Los Olivos, California

We came for a tasting and we sat down and no one attended to us for 15 minutes after we sat, literally every employee was speaking with customers about their life stories. I get trying to connect with customers but at least attend to the new ones that come in first. We ended up walking out and went across the street and were served very quickly read more