A winery with relaxing outdoor grounds and delicious wine. Think of the perfect picnic spot nestled away in the Santa Ynez hills. Viogner is their speciality, if you're a wine enthusiast. We enjoyed the following: Signature Flight - 5/5. $30 - A tasting consisting of 2 white and 3 red wines. Adobe Flight - 5/5. $30 - Similar to the signature flight, but focused on oak barrels rather than steel. Charcuterie Board - 5/5. $28 - Everything we dreamed of. More bread would've been great though. French Plate - 5/5. $8 - 3 savory and sweet tarts. Service was laid back and staff members were kind. We ended up signing up for their wine membership, which goes to show how much we loved this spot! read more

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What a Hidden Gem! We recently had the pleasure of visiting Rideau Winery and it was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. In the heart of beautiful Solvang, the winery has picturesque grounds that are nothing short of breathtaking. The views of rolling vineyards especially during sunset provide the perfect backdrop for a relaxing day out. Whether you're sipping wine inside or strolling through the grounds, the scenery alone makes this place worth a visit. Speaking of wine, the selection here is top-notch. We tried the Signature tastings and ended up leaving with 3 bottles. Every glass was a delight and Scherina was so kind and knowledgeable. The wine is clearly crafted with care, and the staff is more than happy to help you find the perfect pairing to suit your tastes. But what really took this experience to the next level was the food! The lobster roll was out of this world, fresh, flavorful, and packed with lobster that had just the right amount of seasoning. If you're in the mood for something a bit more casual, the smash burger is a must-try. It's juicy, perfectly cooked, and served with a side and a side of chips. It went well with a red blend. The live music added to the overall vibe, creating a laid-back and fun atmosphere. It felt like the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon of good wine, great food, and fantastic company. All in all, Rideau Winery is a must-visit destination for anyone who enjoys great wine, delicious food, and an unforgettable atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned wine connoisseur or just looking for a relaxing place to spend the day, you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to come back! read more

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Immaculate vibes, wines, and service all around. This was my first time going to a vineyard. My friend and I both tried the wine flights and eventually settled on a bottle of wine to share. Overall, it was a quiet and quaint experience. Incredibly relaxing. I look forward to returning to Rideau Vineyard whenever I'm in the area again. read more

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Loved my experience here!! Quiet, cozy, peaceful & fun. We ordered a charcuterie, board and wine & enjoyed our time. The service was great as well... Definitely will be back!! read more

Rideau Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Beautiful, scenic winery. Lots of space indoor and outdoor. We opted to sit at the "beach chair" style wooden chairs outside near where the vineyard is and we're able to enjoy the nice breeze as we sipped our wines. We got both wine flights and liked them. I really liked the spicy Pinot from the signature flight. We also got the charcuterie plate to share. The plate had brie, Gouda, goat cheese, olive tamponade, some fruits, a couple of meats, pickle, honey/jam and sliced bread. Not bad. read more

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Love coming here with family! Truly some of the most delicious wines I've ever tasted. I forgot the name, but one of the reds had a delicious strawberry flavor. None of the wines tasted strongly of tannins which was great. The charcuterie board was also very delicious, I would just ask for extra bread sooner than later since we went through that quickly. Great service, Nicki is amazing! The vineyard itself is absolutely beautiful and the interior is comfortable and homey read more

Rideau Vineyard - Charcuterie and wine - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Rideau is a must visit if you're in the area! This beautiful vineyard offers Estate Wines, locally grown and Reserve wines. There's plenty of outdoor seating and open space for a group setting. Bring a charcuterie, snacks, food if you plan on being here awhile. They do have a limited menu that offers pizza, smashburgers, and lobster rolls, but it's kind of pricey if you're on a budget. On my visit, I came with a group of friends. We were kindly greeted by the staff and they were very helpful with getting us seated. Reza was our server and did a great job dealing with our group. I say this because we kept changing our seating. It was a sunny but windy day, and a little cold. We couldn't decide whether to sit inside or outside. Eventually we made up our minds! Thank you Reza for being patient with us. If you want to sit inside with a big group, then make a reservation. As for the wine tasting. I tried the Signature wine flight which was really good! This flight includes 2022 Estate Viognier, 2022 'Zotovich' Chardonnay, 2019 "La Encantada" Pinot Noir, 2021 Eighteen Eighty-Four GSM (an expression of 3 Rhône varietals, and the 2021 Chateau Duplantier. Overall, a beautiful place to check out. The best part is that it's women owned! read more

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If you are looking for a good time, go to Rideau Vineyard and ask for Julianne. She's incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and makes the whole experience unforgettable. Rideau also has some of the best Rhône varietal blends I've ever tasted -- truly top-notch wines pair perfectly with their delicious food and amazing vineyard. The wines are fantastic, the vibe is amazing, and Julianne's hospitality is what really sets Rideau apart. Couldn't recommend it more -- five stars all the way! read more

Rideau Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

We went with a group of five. It was a beautiful day and the vibes were great! Service was very good although the kitchen was a bit slow. We had an odd experience on the way out. We had sent someone up to go up to the stand to pay as we'd been waiting a while and hadn't gotten our check. They paid and we were leaving when we were approached to talk about our bill. We were informed we didn't pay for the full amount of our bill. Rather than being apologized to, as we had asked to pay our bill and thought we had paid, we were accused of trying to leave without paying for everything. It was very uncomfortable considering our service was good and we fully intended to pay our full bill. Strange experience and I did not appreciate feeling accused - the same thing could have been handled through just admitting a mistake and rerunning our card. read more

The day that my partner and I visited this winery happened to be the day they had a live blues band performing in the outdoor area. We sat at the shaded wooden table, which allowed for a great view of the band and dancers, but there are many other spots outdoors and indoors to sit at as well. We shared the Adobe Flight, a margherita pizza, and a charcuterie platter. The big draw for both my partner and I to this place was that they offered more than just a charcuterie board for food, compared to other places in the area--Rideau has their own in-house kitchen with more hot food options. The wine jam was a big miss for us from the charcuterie platter, but we enjoyed everything else. We both liked different wines from our wine flight, and we were also given a few more to try outside of the tasting menu! They did push the wine club on us, with an additional tasting of a members-only Petite Syrah to try, but we both do not drink enough wine to justify a membership and appreciated the pitch anyway. We're happy to support this winery and their efforts in sourcing and growing locally whenever we're in the area. Walking in and around the property grounds was just as enjoyable as dancing to the band underneath the shade of the large tree that they were set up under. The swingset and cornhole set-up were fun to play with too! read more

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Great place! Nice atmosphere. Like how they pre pour your tastings so you can go at your own pace. Wines service and food were all great. Their lobster roll is actually a delicious lobster salad with tarragon. Great wine assortment too. read more

rideau was our second winery visit. it is very cute and quaint, private and reminds me of alice in wonderland. the venue could use some slight updates, although they have a gorgeous patio is covered in roses, and games in the back. celia was our server and she was welcoming and explained all of their wines thoroughly. she was great and there was a bit of a wait to wrap up our experience. very cute! ambiance: 4.5/5 drinks: 4.5/5 service: 4.5/5 rideau vineyard: 4.5/5 read more

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LOVE this place! It's tucked away and feels super peaceful. I came here on mother's day and loved the atmosphere. There were plenty of families enjoying the day with wine. Everyone in our group loved the flight they ordered. There are plenty of tables of customers outside to enjoy the weather, but I recommend bringing blankets as well on crowded holidays. There are two bathrooms available which I'm sure is plenty when it isn't a holiday, but it can get a little crowded during a busy day. The parking lot isn't huge, so I recommend carpooling if you're planning on coming on a super busy holiday. Overall I love this place and definitely will come back! read more

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We were excited to visit this location! We each got a tasting flight, and it came in pour your own glasses, which I believe allows for the service to be less frequent--it feels very casual. The wines themselves were good, but the service was not so great. We chose to sit outside as it was a beautiful day, but I do think that this greatly affects the quality of service. It took a while for the serve to come out, and then for us to order both the flights and some food. When the flights came out, there was a brief description of each wine, nothing in great detail. I was hoping to learn about the winery itself and some background about the vineyard, but this was not the case. It feels more like a brewery in that you drink and enjoy the space, as opposed to learning about the process or the vineyard itself. Then, we were disappointed when the food came out, but also now understand why outside food is allowed to be brought in. The pizza didn't seem to be fresh as was my understanding based on the menu, but appeared to be a frozen pizza that had been heated up. The charcuterie board came with a plastic knife which broke when we tried to cut into a soft cheese, and had very small portions of certain things (small slice of apple cut into smaller pieces, 4 pieces of salami). We waited for our server to come back to ask for both a new knife and some plates, but after 15 minutes I just went inside to ask for them. Overall--this is a great casual option. I would come back, but with adjusted expectations. I see that they offer a wine tasting and food pairing experience which I would like to try, and might provide more of the wine descriptions that I am hoping for. read more

Rideau Vineyard - Tasting flight, prosciutto pizza, charcuterie board - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

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We went there years ago for a special event. The hosts were very knowledgeable, the wines were brilliant and we enjoyed ourselves completely. We always meant to get back there for another tasting. Beautiful place! read more

5 Stars -- A Perfect Experience at Rideau Vineyard I had an incredible experience at Rideau Vineyard, and I owe a huge part of that to our tasting room associate, Julianne. Her knowledge, warmth, and genuine passion for the wines made the entire visit unforgettable. She didn't just pour--she educated, connected, and made us feel completely taken care of. Her customer service is truly next-level. Because of Julianne, I didn't just enjoy the tasting--I became a member for life! Rideau Vineyard's wines are beautiful, the atmosphere is stunning, and the hospitality is unmatched. If you're anywhere near the Santa Ynez Valley, do yourself a favor and stop by. And definitely ask for Julianne--she'll make your day. read more

Wines were not great. The server was great but I would not be back. The wine quality was the worst of the trip.

I'm so happy my friend found this gem of a vineyard while we were in Santa Barbara. Drove here for a little wine tasting and fun. First, the property is gorgeous. There are areas for people to cop a squat and fo a tasting or just buy a bottle and sip. Picnic tables with shading or Adirondack chairs and tables. Or you can sit inside in the shade. Super cute inside. The wine flights we tasted were pretty good. I was more a fan of the whites, while my friends enjoyed the red. There's a band to keep things lively. The staff was super helpful with recommendations. If you're ever in the area, definitely go! read more

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Amazing wine tasting! Lovely experience, beautiful chill place and super dog friendly. Definitely plan on visiting again. read more

Rideau Vineyard - Love the outdoor seating. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

We stopped on our way to Solvang. Paula, Niki and Matthew waited on us and made our experience memorable. We enjoyed the food and the wine. We left with a few bottles. We are looking forward to visiting the winery again. read more

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Had a great time at Rideau Vineyards. Live music was playing in a large open area which made for a great ambiance. Their Charcuterie board paired well with the signature flight. The 2023 Estate Viognier and the 2020 "La Encantanda" Pinot Noir were my favorite. read more

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Good time there this weeekend check it out: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C67u32irEfX/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow for more great places in the 805. read more

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From start to finish, our visit was outstanding. The wines were beautifully made, the food was delicious, and the service could not have been better. What truly set the experience apart, however, was our host, Paula. Paula's knowledge of both winemaking and grape growing was immediately evident, and she presented it in a way that was engaging, approachable, and insightful. She's not only well-versed in the technical side of viticulture and enology, but also has that rare ability to connect the details back to the glass in front of you, elevating the entire tasting. As a winemaker from Napa, I have visited countless wineries and know firsthand what excellent hospitality looks like. Paula embodies it perfectly. She made us feel both welcomed and genuinely cared for--balancing professionalism with warmth. Her passion for the wines, the vineyards, and the region came through in every detail of our visit. If you are looking for the perfect combination of exceptional wine, food, and hospitality, this is a must-visit winery, and I cannot recommend Paula highly enough as your host. read more

This was my husband's and my first wine tasting ever and we are so happy to have done it here at Rideau! It's a very short drive from the Solvang town center but far enough where you've entered a beautiful country feel that's tranquil and peaceful. We didn't have a reservation but got there when they first opened so we got our first pick of the outdoor seating. Their wine tasting patio and lawn is gorgeous, it was giving cottage core vibe. Our waitress was so friendly and informative. I believe her name is Shrina? We ordered both signature and adobe flights upon her recommendation and she gave very detailed descriptions about each tasting. We order a charcuterie platter and margheritta pizza to share and the food was yummy and just right to pair with the wines! We loved some of the wines so much that I signed up for their wine club membership and took home 6 bottles (to share with family of course). We can't wait to come back again in the future! read more

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Turning off the road to go to Rideau is a driveway lined with tall trees and the property is just as gorgeous. The main adobe house was built in 1884 and has a bar area and kitchen. There's a covered patio with beautiful décor and lots of seating. The property is huge and has many outdoor seating areas as well with shading, heaters (they also offer blankets) and lawn games. Our pup loved laying on the lawn in the sun. All of your winetasting is given to you at once, so you can drink it at your own leisure, which was great because we barely saw our server and had to go find her when we were ready to head out. We enjoyed the food options and had two pizzas that paired perfectly with the wine. Weekend lobster rolls are also on the menu and we will definitely be back to try these! read more

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Rideau Vineyard is located in beautiful Solvang Cali. Do yourself a favor and visit this vineyard restaurant in solvang. The customer service is nice. The staff friendly. Made our experience great. The wine was absolutely amazing. The wine was good. When we think about celebrating. Visit Rideau Vineyard. read more

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Absolutely love this winery love the tasting room and of course the wines went there yesterday for my birthday. Hadn't been there in a while. It was fabulous. I can't say enough good things about Nicky who was our wine angel for the day and she was so knowledgeable and sweet. It was a great hour Spent having amazing wine. Can't wait to go back. read more

Had an amazing time at Rideau Winery with friends and our two babies! The huge outdoor area was fantastic, and we all really enjoyed their delicious wine. The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful, making it a wonderfully relaxed visit. We definitely recommend it and will be back! - Nous avons passé un moment incroyable à la vinerie Rideau avec des amis et nos deux bébés ! L'immense espace extérieur était fantastique, et nous avons tous beaucoup apprécié leur délicieux vin. Le personnel était incroyablement accueillant et serviable, ce qui a rendu la visite merveilleusement détendue. Nous le recommandons vivement et nous reviendrons ! read more

Great menu. I highly recommend it, its big space, and its fast service, and great ambiance read more

Rideau Vineyard - Lobster roll, tasting, and light - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

My favorite winery, Paula greeted us as we arrived and told us the history of the winery from even before it was owned by Iris. The vineyard acreage is large and beautiful with lovely shade trees. They have lobster rolls and great nibbles. read more

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A lovely winery. The wine tasting is served in a flight that you pour yourself. I enjoyed the signature flight, and the viognier was my favorite! They lobster roll was also delish read more

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Rideau is a lovely winery in Solvang. Beautiful flowers - tasting area is nicely spread out with Adirondack chairs, sofas, tables & chairs of varying heights and even cornhole. Paula served us our first set of 3@tastings we particularly like the viognier & rose. We mentioned our love of dessert wines and their Riesling was delicious. We also got one of their Malbec. We met several people who were all helpful and knowledgeable including Steve & Reza. Thanks so much for a great experience. read more

Rideau Vineyard - Tasting & charcuterie - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Such a beautiful, peaceful, and serene place to have a cup of wine and delicious charcuterie board. Loved the service and they welcomed my fur baby as well. We'll definitely make this a must stop every time we're in town. read more

Rideau Vineyard - Outdoor picnic table with wine and pup. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

This winery was really pretty even though we went on a rainy day. They had indoor seating with a transparent tent so we still felt like we were somewhat outdoors and there were heaters inside too. The service was excellent from the moment we walked in. The charcuterie was tasty but we weren't a fan of the 2 wine jams - just not my cup of tea I guess but the thought was there. It was unique. They offered 2 flights, both came with 2 whites + 3 reds. I'm not a fan of reds so I do wish there was an option for an all white wine flight. We got 2 of the same flight (per our server's recommendation) but she brought out the 2 tastings as one large flight instead of two separate flights. A bit disappointing b/c we had to eyeball the pouring of wines to make sure we each had an even serving. If we had our own, we could've just poured the whole thing into our glass w/o trying to measure. Not sure if this is b/c they didn't have sufficient flight vessels to give us our own? When I asked our server about this, she made it sound like we were lucky to get this in one large serving. very odd. The live music was nice and the staff was friendly. read more

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We visited while staying in Solvang. Veronica, our server, was very pleasant and informative about the wines and winery history. The wines we tasted were very good, just a little pricey. We ordered the prosciutto pizza for lunch and it was very good. We will come back next time in area. read more

Lovely little winery 10 mins from main Solvang. Parking spaces around the building. Part of the lawn overlooks the grapes and what's great about Solvang area is that it's usually a beautiful day out. Make sure to snag reservations on Tock ahead of time. They offer two wine tasting flights: Signature and Adobe. Both feature both white and red wines and showcase the variety of wines Rideau offers as well as neighboring wineries for the Adobe flight. Favorites included the 2017 La Encantada Pinot Noir (signature), 2018 Cuvée Dorée Roussanne, and 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon. Charcuterie Board was fair for $25. Really enjoyed the cheeses, salame, and prosciutto offered. Note one of their jams is wine-infused and best for those with an adventurous palate! read more

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First time at Rideau Vineyard. I have been to Los Olivos, Solvang and Santa Ynez area wineries many many times and never visited Rideau. Let me tell you how happy I'm to have stopped by. My husband and I loved the grounds, the service and the wine. Got a few bottles to take home. This place is spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. Family and pet friendly. They also have a food menu. We got a Margherita pizza as a snack to enjoy with our wine. We will be back again on our next trip to Santa Ynez Valley. read more

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Great winery in SYV. I loved the spread out nature of this place. If you come early, there are not many people and it's quiet and you feel kind of alone. Beautiful spot. Good service. I really like how they give you all your pours at once so you don't have to be bothered too much during your tasting. I'm a pinot noir girl but the Cab & Sangiovese were very good. read more

We love this place so much, we joined and became members. You can wine taste inside or outside at one of the many shaded tables. The outside is also pet friendly, so Fido can wine taste with you. That being said, give Fido some water instead of wine. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. They typically have two different wine flights you can taste, and both are usually really good. If you're hungry, they have flatbreads, charcutier boards, and other seasonal items. The service is always top notch and friendly. Even though there are so many choices for wine tasting in the Santa Ynez area, this has to be one of your stops. It is an easy drive from downtown Solvang. You will not be disappointed. read more

Rideau Vineyard - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

I was so excited to check out THEE Rideau Vineyard. Iris Rideau is the first Black woman winery owner in the US. So, of course I had to make it a point to get here during our visit to the area. First, we had our little with us and this is a child friendly place. There aren't chicken fingers on the menu or a play place but there's a lot of space to let them run around (supervised and not bothering others, of course). I think they had a pizza on the menu so that might be kid friendly. Onto the wine! It was delicious. Like, everything we had was amazing. I almost joined the wine club. Like, I was verrrrry close but I'm in 3 others so I had to relax hahaha! We took 2 bottles home, but it was really hard to narrow it down to only 2. Our Server was outstanding and this is definitely on my list of places to visit when I'm in the area. read more