Disclaimer - I did not actually visit the winery at the address listed on Yelp. I was fortunate…read moreenough to hear about a barrel tasting that was being held on the very weekend my wife and I planned to visit. The barrel tasting was held in a storage and bottling facility in Lompoc. The barrel tasting was hosted by the wine maker, Wes Hagan. I can honestly say that is the most I've learned about wine in roughly a one hour period. We tasted from several barrels of Chardonnay, both oak and stainless. Then moved on to Pinot Noir. Finally, we moved on to bottles, one Chardonnay, and a 2009 and 2010 Pinot Noir. I am usually not a Chardonnay fan, but this was not overly buttery like usual Chardonnay. The Pinots... Well, they were simply fantastic. I probably preferred the 2010 to the 2009, but I would be happy drinking either one! If you ever get the opportunity to visit Clos Pepe, especially if Wes is going to be talking about wine, you'd be a fool not to go.

What a great tasting experience! I contacted the winemaker, Wes Hagen, a couple days in advance…read morehoping for availability. He said that as long as we didn't mind tasting with a slightly larger group then he'd love to have us. There were four in my group and we joined another 15 or so people at the vineyard. The tasting started off with a sheep herding exhibition. They use sheep to take care of the weeds and undergrowth instead of herbicides. From there Wes gave us some background on the surrounding area. By background I mean that we gave us a short history lesson going back thousands of years explaining why the soil and mountains are perfect for pinot. To some this may sound a bit boring. Please don't think that though. This was one of the most entertaining and informative talks I've heard in a long time. If college were like that I would be working on my doctorate right now. After that it was off to the owner's house for the tasting. First we warmed ourselves by the fire (it was overcast and in the low 50s), but the sun peeked out from behind the clouds and we moved the tasting outside. Great snacks and amazing wines. Gouda, white cheddar, and a buffalo mozzarella drizzled in their olive oil were available with freshly warmed bread. That went with a chardonnay, three pinots from successive years, and a syrah. The pinots were the highlights for me. Wes explained how he likes to make lighter wines that express the terroir in which they were raised instead of higher alcohol fruit bombs. This translated to a wonderfully complex, elegant wine. After the wines Wes made everybody espressos. I highly recommend Clos Pepe. I only wish they had a membership. I will definitely be stopping back in the future.

Such a beautiful winery. The vintage items they sell inside the big building is awesome. The wines…read morewere so delicious. Definitely recommend to visit if you travel to central coast wine country. It doesn't disappoint at all... from the wines to the scenery to the customer service, we love this place. Nora helped us and she was so great and helpful! We will be back for sure in the future and will recommend to our friends and family.

Went on a Friday afternoon wine tasting. The attendant convinced me to go with the Terrior option…read more Delicious wines, topping out at $120/bottle. Very cool rock n roll ambiance, with abundant good tunes and vibes.

What a fabulous wine tasting experience. It's personal, the wine is great and the hospitality is…read morethe best. If you have a chance do not miss this

We joined Tyler Winery's wine club last year after visiting the Santa Barbara tasting room. We were…read morein Los Olivos this past weekend and decided to check out the winery while we were in the area, booking a tasting at the Mae Estate Vineyard House. Tyler is a small operation, and tastings are private and by appointment only. I didn't realize they were private private, and was surprised to find we were the only guests during our 1:00 Saturday time slot. We were traveling without our kids, but noted that the set-up was very family friendly. We were hosted by Linda, with assistance from Julian. She welcomed us in with glasses of blanc de blancs and introduced us to the property. The vineyard house was pretty and inviting, apparently founder Justin Tyler Willet's home for a number of years before becoming the winery's hospitality space. We started our visit by going out back and admiring the vineyard, with Linda telling us about the house, the land, what was planted where. The view was marvelous, blue sky and California bounty as far as we could see. The tasting was held in what must have been the old dining room, with a direct view of the grounds outside. It was a lovely space, sunny and comfortable, and Linda and Julian were wonderful hosts. The visit took 75 minutes, as advertised, and was complimentary due to our membership ($50 a head for non-members, totally reasonable for the experience). We did go for the picnic add-on, though, for $25 each, and the light spread tided us over from breakfast to dinner. It was all good stuff, Comté cheese and two kinds of salami, olives and cornichons and sourdough with fancy butter. Tyler specializes in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and every bottle I've had from them has been interesting and delicious. On this visit, we tasted the Mae Estate Chardonnay, the Fiddlestix Pinot Noir, the Mae Estate Pinot Noir, and a more limited Mae Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that were maybe single vineyard and named for Justin Tyler Willet's children--all with Linda's expert guidance. An educational tasting, and an outstanding selection of wines. We left with our spring allocation, plus six extra bottles, which Julian packed up for us while we wound down with some nice espressos. We had a splendid time at the Mae Estate, and look forward to coming back. We might even bring our kids next time, let them romp around the idyllic property while Mommy and Daddy drink wine.

An exceptionally beautiful place to sample wine and enjoy an afternoon. Melville has a smallish…read moreindoor tasting room, but the place to sit is outside. There are arbors covered with wisteria, Adirondack chairs, and birds and butterflies everywhere. I enjoyed a glass of rose and a snack on the lawn while my husband painted the rows of wine grapes right beside me. We were there in late June, but apparently the fall colors are spectacular. I felt the wine price per glass was reasonable for the quality. The snacks are pricy, but i believe you can bring your own. Cosmos helped us, and he was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about wine and the history of the winery. Thank you, Cosmos, for a perfect afternoon!

Amazing wine. I loved the wine. Some of the best in the area. Really beautiful setting to taste…read morewine, feels like you are in the vineyard. Service was amazing, Marissa was so sweet and provided us with great knowledge about the property and wine.

Lo-Fi wines is an excellent spot in a super convenient location in Los Alamos with vinyls playing…read morein the background. Bart curated our tasting and was super knowledgeable about the wines and viticulture in general. Super cool guy. All the wines we had were great. The cab franc was delicious. The gamay noir was an excellent summer sipper. I'm normally not a big Chardonnay fan, but liked theirs enough to add one to the other bottles I was purchasing. Will definitely be back.

This was our first tasting of the day and it didn't disappoint. Small little tasting room and one…read moreof the more cost effective tastings in los alamos. Good pours and all the wines were low alcohol. They try and make them as natural as possible and are smaller batches than bigger wineries and labels. Friendly service as well. My only critique are the stools, they were really uncomfortable so sitting there for the whole tasting was not fun. We purchased one bottle and could have maybe purchased a couple others but we opted not to. I will also mention that there was a slight push to try and buy bottles at the end. Stopping short of saying "you should buy some bottles" but a lot of "nudges" and "hints" about buying bottles. We would definitely come back to try other pours.

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!

Thoroughly enjoyed our tasting with Joaquin! What a unique winery featuring Grenache in many…read moreinterations from a light and refreshing rose' to a jammy Grenache. Lots of great information and local tidbits of history!

Such a great find that's kinda hidden just off the main drag (Bell st) in Los Alamos. Wonderful…read morewine and really people working there. This is my new go to place in Los Alamos. All Grenache, all the time. So if you're a fan of different varietals, know that in advance but, go there anyway, the variety of flavors from such a versatile grape will amaze you

we just attended The Barns 5 Year anniversary event there last weekend. It was outstanding,…read moredelicious food and of course really great wines. The staff were amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. We only planned to stay a couple of hours but were having such a good time we stayed, much, much longer and our friends that came with us were blown away and give it 5 stars also The building is fabulous with awesome views, it was very windy and cool but if you sat outside, they had blankets if you needed them.

The Hilt provides one of the best wine tasting experiences in the Santa Rita Hills. We've been to…read morethis vineyard multiple times and it has become a must-stop any time we are in the Santa Rita Hills. The Hilt has one of the best tasting rooms in the region. It provides an upscale, comfortable, and peaceful setting to experience their wines. The Hilt offers some of the best Chardonnays in the region. Make sure to check out their Estate, Bentrock, and Radian productions. Don't forget their Riesling project which the Hilt is unique for in the region. Finally, the Hilt provides top notch service and a memorable tasting experience. Daniella, our host, went above an beyond to ensure we had a memorable day. I highly recommend visiting the Hilt if you want to experience the best version of what the Santa Rita Hills has to offer!

We visited in weather-perfect, late October, but a couple months later we still talk about our…read moreweekend getaway to Los Alamos and our stop at Casa Dumetz. Yup, the Yelp reviews and their website paint an accurate picture. Super chill spot with good wines, friendly service, inviting outdoor area and excellent attention to detail. Whenever we return, we'll definitely carve out some time to have a glass or two here again.

The most honest review of Casa Dumetz begins with a warning to AVOID this place at all costs. While…read moreall advertising would suggest this is a friendly, female-focused winery, all staff members our group encountered seemed to be the exact opposite. Our group of 5 all ordered $30 wine tastings where we were not allowed to actually select the wines to taste. When I asked what wines would be included, the server identified several on the menu and unfortunately only half of these ended up being included in the final tasting. As our group began to enjoy our tasting, the staff unexpectedly took our heater away to warm a 2 top table without ever asking our group if we still wanted the heater (we did, it was 50 degrees out). One person in our group brought out a leftover bite of baguette from a previous stop in town and was QUICKLY alerted by the owner with the wag of a finger and note that "they sell food there and she can't bite her own food." The owner waited until my friend put her small bite in her purse before walking away. When checking out, the server told us we'd need to pay via one card only (fine) and proceeded to watch closely as my friend chose her gratuity option (rude). Although we selected a nice 20% tip on the screen prompt, the actual math shook out to a 24% tip without us ever agreeing to it. Short story: - Too expensive - Rude - Performative, white-centric feminism - Not worth visiting when there are so many other great options close by

I could go on and on about how great Stagecoach Wine Tours was! It was truly the best experience…read morefor my birthday getaway. From the very beginning, Eric, the owner, was such a pleasure to work with. He was incredibly accommodating and flexible, especially since our Airbnb was located in a more mountainous area of Santa Barbara. Our driver, Tom, was absolutely fantastic. He was a great driver, extremely knowledgeable about the area and wineries, and shared so much interesting information throughout the day. Another great perk was that lunch was included, which made the day even more enjoyable and convenient. A great little unexpected touch was a stop at a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar stand between wineries. It was such a nice addition to the day and made the tour feel even more personalized. If you're looking for a stress free wine tour with wonderful communication, I highly recommend looking into Stagecoach Wine Tours. The pricing is great and it was truly an amazing experience. Will definitely be booking with them the next time I am in Santa Barbara/surrounding areas!

We had such an amazing time on our wine tour! Everything was so well-organized and the staff…read morecouldn't have been more accommodating. The wineries we visited were beautiful, and the whole day flowed perfectly! Very relaxed, fun, and full of great wine. Tom was the absolute best guide knowledgeable, friendly, and made everyone feel welcome. And a big thank you to Eric, the owner, for creating such a wonderful experience and making sure every detail was just right. You can tell how much pride he takes in what he does. If you're thinking about booking a tour, this is the one to go with. Top-notch service, great people, and an unforgettable day!