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Cheers to the weekend! If you're looking for somewhere to wine down your work week, consider a tasting at Kalyra Winery in Santa Ynez, CA. They offer two tastings (Kalyra Sampler Tasting and the Reserve Dessert/Port Tasting) both for $25 each. After your tasting inside, enjoy a glass on their deck on the lawn. The vibe at Kalyra is laid back, which I enjoyed after a long day of siteseeing.
This place was a small but great wine. I wish Mary had more help because she was so busy and got bombarded with a huge group of around 12 people and then four other groups of two or more. It was overwhelming for her and my boyfriend and I and the couple doing a tasting to the table next to us had to get up to go to the bar for our next pour. One of the pours I wanted to buy a glass but there was only one bottle left so I bought it. I felt like they should for sure have some kind of a food option and some additional help for the staffing. Overall I liked this spot and my boyfriend and I are excited to open up the wine on a special occasion in the future.
A sleepy, little no-fuss winery known for their flights of dessert wine -- and recognizable for scenes during Sideways, but I digress. Zero frills here with its surfer decor, shady patio, and colorful lawn chairs situated on the small green space. This winery is conveniently located next to others on N. Refugio Rd., making it easy for you to plan the perfect schedule for wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley. They have flights here but only offer 3 pours in each type at $12 each. A little pricier if want the standard 6 pours offered at most other wineries. Plus, I'm no wine expert, but their wines were very noticeably lower in quality. I selected the Mike's Sampler Flight which included a Sauvignon Blanc, a Montepulciano and a Tawny port. The Sauvignon blanc was the only redeeming pour, and thankfully so. A little dry but certainly leaning on the sweet side, but not overly so. The Monte thingy was flat and the port, having never had one before, was like a really bad mead; honey-suckled and cloying. The scenery was lovely enough staring off into the vineyards for miles. Service was amicable and servers were not overbearing to guests. They are one of the few wineries that offers so many dessert wines so if that is your thing then you'll be delighted. Stay far away if not. Otherwise, come for the pop culture intrigue, I guess!
The $2O wine flight consist of 2 whites 2 reds and a Grenache rose. The reds were blends. Whites were Pinot Gris & Sav Blanc. Very dog friendly and courteous. The location was chill and outside was spacious. Overall good place to visit for the experience and dog friendly-ness. The wines weren't anything to get too excited about. But we did enjoy our experience. They had single varietals of red but they don't offer tasting of those. Once the representative realized I wasn't going to join their wine club she lost complete interest. I tipped in cash after paying for two tastings by credit card. This isn't personal but our honest experience.
I will first say I'm very appreciative that this business and its employees are working during COVID, thank you. The property is very beautiful, you can take in the vineyard while you drink. There's about 10 small tables on their patio and then a couple of picnic tables in a grassy area off to the side. I wasn't really in love with their wine or their charcuterie tray. And I wasn't really in love with the service either. Something about the place was not warm or inviting and you could feel it. I would recommend a different tasting room unless you want a nice view.
I love this wine, is my pit stop for deserts wines. My family and friends enjoy them as well. We want to send kudos to Mary what a fun gal, she make our experience fun and enjoyable every time we stop. We always look forward to visit the winery and be help by Mary. Wines are great here and the atmosphere is always inviting. Ice-t is our favorite one !
First time doing wine tasting in the Santa Ynez valley and I was so excited to hear that this winery had dessert wines AND they're pet friendly! The dessert wine flight was amazing and our host was very informative and kind! Thankfully the tasting room wasn't as busy as other wineries which allowed more one-on-one time with our host. The 2019 Grenache Angelique and the 2020 Muscat Ottonel were my favorite, but I just had to take 2 of the Ottonel to take home. Good thing they also ship orders across the country so I can always savor a taste of Kalyra wine! I thought that the prices were also decent compared to other places especially since buying 2 bottles replace the wine flight fee. Apart from the wine, they also had a nice little array of merchandise and just had to take one of the blankets which is made from recycled shirts! I absolutely recommend this winery and will be coming back again soon.
Visited Kalyra winery on a Tuesday evening and it was perfect. The place was not busy but quiet and calm. The sunset was beautiful. Our server was so nice and took the time to explain the menu for us. Kalyra was our last stop after Solvang. My fav wine was the first on the tasting list (2019 Pinot Bianco) and the reds are also very nice on the nose and palette. Thanks so much, will be back soon!
Kalyra Winery is located in a new location, in an area off of Industrial Way where you will find other small wineries with its own parking lot. According to one of the employees, the original location's roof was blown off and is being rebuilt (the original location is dog friendly). But until then, they are currently at this location (140 Industrial Way in Buellton). Anyways, we came here by recommendation of another winery since I love dessert wines. My husband, our little girl dog (yep the tasting room is dog friendly) and I arrived on a Saturday, around 3:55 pm. We sat at 2 tables at the bar (there is limited seating here, in addition to some seating outside (uncovered). We were greeted by both employees behind the bar and ended up doing two wine tasting (current Yelp check in deal: 2 tasting at 50%. The tasting cost $20 that includes a souvenir glass). My husband did the sampler flight which had 3 regular wines and 2 dessert wines. He thought the wines were good. I, of course, did the dessert wines. Of the 5 I had, I loved the Le Cuvee and Chardonnay Ize Sticky Wicket the best. The Chardonnay Ize Sticky Wicket was the sweetest of the 5 wines on the list and I would describe being syrup honey like taste. If dessert wines are your thing then this is the place to come to. I loved both of these wines so much that I ended up buying them, Le Cuvee, $26 ($19.50 for club members) & Chardonnay Ize Sticky Wicket, $27 ($20.25 for club members). And because I purchased these bottles, we ended up getting both of our tasting free. We also still were able to keep the wine glasses as a souvenir too. With the sticky wicket wines, the employee assisting with our tasting told us that they freeze the grapes, which makes it sweeter, prior to processing. So all of their sticky wicket wines are very sweet because of that. After we paid for our bottles, we were given a voucher for a free wine tasting at a selected list of wineries around town and Solvang (which was rather quite a few locations to choose from). I just wanted to mention that Lincoln, this labrador that is one of the owners from one of the wineries in this little area, walks around all the wineries and has often times stopped by this winery. He came by twice during our visit. When we first parked our car and headed over to Kalyra Winery, he followed us over (most likely because of our little girl dog). But don't worry, Lincoln is friendly. He is also not shy so if you happen to be sitting outside and eating food, he will probably be right there to get a tasting (lol). Overall, we had a great time and definitely have plans to come back to this winery again the next time we are in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Hello wine lovers!!! I have been a member of Kalyra for a good 8 years. I have traveled a bit of the world in search of Ice wines/Late Harvest wines. The absolute most enchanting of the sweet nectar of the gods is from Kalyra. What a celestial experience it always is with Mary at the helm.
The wine tasting was not the best. The heat and covid situation were not here to help.
If you are wine tasting in the Solvang or Santa Barbara area make sure this is on your list of places to visit. They have the best view in the valley and you could sit on their grass or patio all day! They offered wine tasting flights for every specific taste (white, red, mix, dessert and light blends) and every glass was delicious. They offer full bottles and glasses as well, but their set flights are the best option. They come a unique lazy susan table rack and very generous pours. They have a large patio area or a grass area with recliner garden chairs and a few games. Dogs are welcomed and there is a very friendly dog that lives on the property. The staff is incredibly attentive and very knowledgeable about all their wines. Inside they have local licorice, clothes, bags and a few other fun gifts. ***Covid-19 updates*** They are not offering inside tasting and you can order the preset 3-glass tasting flights. They clean all chairs and tables between each groups and offer a paperless menu. The bathroom was spotless and I saw them clean it twice while we were there
4 months ago
This is a very small but amazing vineyard. If your looking for that hidden gem of boutique wines this is it. Mary was amazing and very informative. The variety of wines that were offered at our tasting were nothing short of pleasant and amazing. You can't go wrong taking a right turn to this small vineyard. read more
Was in the area and stumbled onto this winery and decided to give it a try. The owner, who is I think 90 years old (if I remember correctly) still lives at this location. Loved learning about the roots of this winery. Tried a new wine today - viognier. I guess it's not a super popular white wine but it tasty, just a tad sweet. You can sit inside or outside and they were very friendly and attentive. read more
3 years ago
Cheers to the weekend! If you're looking for somewhere to wine down your work week, consider a tasting at Kalyra Winery in Santa Ynez, CA. They offer two tastings (Kalyra Sampler Tasting and the Reserve Dessert/Port Tasting) both for $25 each. After your tasting inside, enjoy a glass on their deck on the lawn. The vibe at Kalyra is laid back, which I enjoyed after a long day of siteseeing. read more
3 months ago
This place was a small but great wine. I wish Mary had more help because she was so busy and got bombarded with a huge group of around 12 people and then four other groups of two or more. It was overwhelming for her and my boyfriend and I and the couple doing a tasting to the table next to us had to get up to go to the bar for our next pour. One of the pours I wanted to buy a glass but there was only one bottle left so I bought it. I felt like they should for sure have some kind of a food option and some additional help for the staffing. Overall I liked this spot and my boyfriend and I are excited to open up the wine on a special occasion in the future. read more
5 years ago
A sleepy, little no-fuss winery known for their flights of dessert wine -- and recognizable for scenes during Sideways, but I digress. Zero frills here with its surfer decor, shady patio, and colorful lawn chairs situated on the small green space. This winery is conveniently located next to others on N. Refugio Rd., making it easy for you to plan the perfect schedule for wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley. They have flights here but only offer 3 pours in each type at $12 each. A little pricier if want the standard 6 pours offered at most other wineries. Plus, I'm no wine expert, but their wines were very noticeably lower in quality. I selected the Mike's Sampler Flight which included a Sauvignon Blanc, a Montepulciano and a Tawny port. The Sauvignon blanc was the only redeeming pour, and thankfully so. A little dry but certainly leaning on the sweet side, but not overly so. The Monte thingy was flat and the port, having never had one before, was like a really bad mead; honey-suckled and cloying. The scenery was lovely enough staring off into the vineyards for miles. Service was amicable and servers were not overbearing to guests. They are one of the few wineries that offers so many dessert wines so if that is your thing then you'll be delighted. Stay far away if not. Otherwise, come for the pop culture intrigue, I guess! read more
4 years ago
The $2O wine flight consist of 2 whites 2 reds and a Grenache rose. The reds were blends. Whites were Pinot Gris & Sav Blanc. Very dog friendly and courteous. The location was chill and outside was spacious. Overall good place to visit for the experience and dog friendly-ness. The wines weren't anything to get too excited about. But we did enjoy our experience. They had single varietals of red but they don't offer tasting of those. Once the representative realized I wasn't going to join their wine club she lost complete interest. I tipped in cash after paying for two tastings by credit card. This isn't personal but our honest experience. read more
I will first say I'm very appreciative that this business and its employees are working during COVID, thank you. The property is very beautiful, you can take in the vineyard while you drink. There's about 10 small tables on their patio and then a couple of picnic tables in a grassy area off to the side. I wasn't really in love with their wine or their charcuterie tray. And I wasn't really in love with the service either. Something about the place was not warm or inviting and you could feel it. I would recommend a different tasting room unless you want a nice view. read more
4 years ago
I love this wine, is my pit stop for deserts wines. My family and friends enjoy them as well. We want to send kudos to Mary what a fun gal, she make our experience fun and enjoyable every time we stop. We always look forward to visit the winery and be help by Mary. Wines are great here and the atmosphere is always inviting. Ice-t is our favorite one ! read more
4 years ago
First time doing wine tasting in the Santa Ynez valley and I was so excited to hear that this winery had dessert wines AND they're pet friendly! The dessert wine flight was amazing and our host was very informative and kind! Thankfully the tasting room wasn't as busy as other wineries which allowed more one-on-one time with our host. The 2019 Grenache Angelique and the 2020 Muscat Ottonel were my favorite, but I just had to take 2 of the Ottonel to take home. Good thing they also ship orders across the country so I can always savor a taste of Kalyra wine! I thought that the prices were also decent compared to other places especially since buying 2 bottles replace the wine flight fee. Apart from the wine, they also had a nice little array of merchandise and just had to take one of the blankets which is made from recycled shirts! I absolutely recommend this winery and will be coming back again soon. read more
5 years ago
Visited Kalyra winery on a Tuesday evening and it was perfect. The place was not busy but quiet and calm. The sunset was beautiful. Our server was so nice and took the time to explain the menu for us. Kalyra was our last stop after Solvang. My fav wine was the first on the tasting list (2019 Pinot Bianco) and the reds are also very nice on the nose and palette. Thanks so much, will be back soon! read more
Kalyra Winery is located in a new location, in an area off of Industrial Way where you will find other small wineries with its own parking lot. According to one of the employees, the original location's roof was blown off and is being rebuilt (the original location is dog friendly). But until then, they are currently at this location (140 Industrial Way in Buellton). Anyways, we came here by recommendation of another winery since I love dessert wines. My husband, our little girl dog (yep the tasting room is dog friendly) and I arrived on a Saturday, around 3:55 pm. We sat at 2 tables at the bar (there is limited seating here, in addition to some seating outside (uncovered). We were greeted by both employees behind the bar and ended up doing two wine tasting (current Yelp check in deal: 2 tasting at 50%. The tasting cost $20 that includes a souvenir glass). My husband did the sampler flight which had 3 regular wines and 2 dessert wines. He thought the wines were good. I, of course, did the dessert wines. Of the 5 I had, I loved the Le Cuvee and Chardonnay Ize Sticky Wicket the best. The Chardonnay Ize Sticky Wicket was the sweetest of the 5 wines on the list and I would describe being syrup honey like taste. If dessert wines are your thing then this is the place to come to. I loved both of these wines so much that I ended up buying them, Le Cuvee, $26 ($19.50 for club members) & Chardonnay Ize Sticky Wicket, $27 ($20.25 for club members). And because I purchased these bottles, we ended up getting both of our tasting free. We also still were able to keep the wine glasses as a souvenir too. With the sticky wicket wines, the employee assisting with our tasting told us that they freeze the grapes, which makes it sweeter, prior to processing. So all of their sticky wicket wines are very sweet because of that. After we paid for our bottles, we were given a voucher for a free wine tasting at a selected list of wineries around town and Solvang (which was rather quite a few locations to choose from). I just wanted to mention that Lincoln, this labrador that is one of the owners from one of the wineries in this little area, walks around all the wineries and has often times stopped by this winery. He came by twice during our visit. When we first parked our car and headed over to Kalyra Winery, he followed us over (most likely because of our little girl dog). But don't worry, Lincoln is friendly. He is also not shy so if you happen to be sitting outside and eating food, he will probably be right there to get a tasting (lol). Overall, we had a great time and definitely have plans to come back to this winery again the next time we are in the Santa Ynez Valley. read more
4 years ago
Hello wine lovers!!! I have been a member of Kalyra for a good 8 years. I have traveled a bit of the world in search of Ice wines/Late Harvest wines. The absolute most enchanting of the sweet nectar of the gods is from Kalyra. What a celestial experience it always is with Mary at the helm. read more
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If you are wine tasting in the Solvang or Santa Barbara area make sure this is on your list of places to visit. They have the best view in the valley and you could sit on their grass or patio all day! They offered wine tasting flights for every specific taste (white, red, mix, dessert and light blends) and every glass was delicious. They offer full bottles and glasses as well, but their set flights are the best option. They come a unique lazy susan table rack and very generous pours. They have a large patio area or a grass area with recliner garden chairs and a few games. Dogs are welcomed and there is a very friendly dog that lives on the property. The staff is incredibly attentive and very knowledgeable about all their wines. Inside they have local licorice, clothes, bags and a few other fun gifts. ***Covid-19 updates*** They are not offering inside tasting and you can order the preset 3-glass tasting flights. They clean all chairs and tables between each groups and offer a paperless menu. The bathroom was spotless and I saw them clean it twice while we were there read more
I give this place the highest ratings possible! If you are a dessert wine enthusiast like me, this is the winery for you! We came here on an Easter weekend and luckily, the husband made reservations. This place gets pretty busy on a nice Saturday afternoon. After a hearty lunch in crowded Solvang, this was an ideal place to relax and enjoy a 3-flight dessert wine. Wine tasting costs $15 per person which was reasonable compared to other wineries around the Santa Ynez valley. I liked so much that I decided to sign up on their wine club. Laurie was such an excellent staff that we took home a couple of bottles. And since, we are from the Bay Area, they offered to ship it us. I look forward to my next visit and enjoy a glass or two of their sticky wicket wine. read more
5 years ago
I went to three wineries during my weekend in Santa Barbara County. This one was hands down the very best. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Amazing selection of wines and a reasonable price for tasting and bottles. I had their dessert flight at the staffs recommendation because I am a sweet wine drinker. It was so delicious! I ended up taking home a bottle of the late harvest. I will definitely be back, this place is worth the drive for a day trip. read more
There is an outdoor seating area and it's dog friendly. We came here as part of the summer passport. If you've never heard of the passport, check it out. It includes wineries in Buellton, Solvang and one more area. It is the best deal if you are planning on staying around the Santa Ynez Valley for a few days or more. Also, they current have a yelp coupon if you check-in right now. Not sure how long that offer will last! The place is very casual and close to a handful of other wineries. read more
A generous star today. Granted. We arrived late in the day but there were about 5 people sitting outside enjoying the sunset. We tried a dessert flight a red flight and a glass of red. Wines were drinkable. The views were great. The service and attitude were terrible. And for no reason. Must have been a bad day but they were rude and there is no reason for that. unnecessary. She was consistently rude though so it was not just us. Such a shame Not likely to return. UPDATE. The follow up from the manager was positive. We exchanged emails and although I will maintain the rating I will return. I did not accept a GENEROUS offer of a partial refund or complimentary bottle. read more
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Kalyra is more than a winery; they are an integral part of the community. They were out in full force during the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon, and somehow managed to pull off an incredible free movie night and fundraiser the same day! Imagine watching the sun set over beautiful vineyards, playing with pigs from a local rescue, and then curling up to enjoy a screening of "Babe" under the night sky; this was the experience we had last weekend. Beyond the event itself, the staff were super friendly and welcoming; I was genuinely thankful to have met them. There are many places that serve wine, but how many host free movies nights, raise money for great causes, have free live music, and more? Kalyra is a destination worthy of long detours and multiple visits. I wish I lived in the area; I would be here all the time! read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
This place was awesome! Darlene was pouring for our tasting and she was friendly, attentive and genuine. We had some great wines and loved the Grenache Blanc . We stumbled on this hidden treasure just driving around the area and also found out this is where the movie Sideways was filmed! What luck! Such a great place, check it out!! read more
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One of the best wineries in Santa Ynez, patio view is breathtaking, best relaxing live music, wines are interesting and tasty, they have good selection of dessert wines. The wine maker/owner is Aussie so it brings out pretty interesting taste selection wines. As snack bar they sell popcorns and nuts on the side. Love Kalyra and will definitely come back. read more
7 years ago
6 years ago
We had an amazing day at Kalyra Winery last Saturday. Drove from LA just to be in nature and drink our wines through the nice scenery and they provided us in a beautiful way. We didn't have a reservation but they accepted us with no problem and allowed us to bring our own food as well which is the plus for us. Their picnic area is also nice but you need to make a reservation. Next time we'll make sure to get a spot over there. We loved their 2017 Sauvignon Blanc and got the case with us. If you like dessert wine, their Tawny Port is also so good. Thank you for amazing day Kalyra and thank you Heidi for your generous service and help on making our decision in regards to buying the case! read more
14 years ago
Kalyra is a nice, casually welcoming winery a few miles outside of the Los Olivos tasting room-fest. The winemaker's influences are an interesting combination of Australian and American wine styles, and the decor and the vibe inside reflects that down-under-meets-laid-back-Santa Barbara feel. For your tasting fee, there are a substantial amount of wines to try, from white and reds (of course!) to a couple of dessert offerings. Highlights for me were the unwooded Chardonnay (perfectly tropical, peachy, and smooth) and the Zinfandel, which displayed a surprising smoothness compared to most CA Zins, allowing the jamminess to recede more subtly into the background and enabling the lush, slightly peppery fruit to come forward. If you love Zins and thought they had to hit you over the head, Turley-style, then check this one out. Not better, just wonderfully different! When I tasted, several wines were on the older side and, I suspect, slightly past their prime: a bit grapey and unbalanced. But there are some solid offerings here, and I noticed several assorted cases on sale for 50% off during our visit. There's a great dog-friendly patio providing a peaceful view of the vineyard, so if you want some space to stretch out, picnic, chat with the super-friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff, then head over! read more
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