This is a beautiful vineyard located in the Santa Ynez wine country. The grounds are huge and has lots of different seating areas and picnic tables where you can enjoy your tasting. Very kid friendly. My boys loved looking at all of their Halloween decor and played football while we sipped in our wine. They have 2 types of tasting, Adobe for $15 and Signature tasting for $20. Both come with 7 wines, red and white. We loved the Chardonnay, rose and almost all of their reds esp Chateau Duplantier, Enchevetre Rouge and Pinot noir. Tasting is waived if you purchase 3 bottles. They also have a small onsite cafe that makes flatbreads, meat and cheese platter and desserts. They had live music on Saturday afternoon which was cool. Don't forget to claim your free chocolate tart upon yelp check in :) read more

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Had a really great tasting experience! Felt safe the whole time seeing how staff was following CDC guidelines. Super beautiful and you can walk through the vineyards! Dog friendly so you'll spot cute pups while enjoying a glass (or bottle....or flight....). Reserved a tasting and after checking was taken to a picnic table. All tables were spaced to ensure social distancing, and staff wore masks the whole time. Felt safe and enjoyed a wine tasting outdoors. Reasonable pricing for the wine tasting, lots to try and love. The staff is warm and friendly and beautifully described each wine and made the experience lovely. They also offered a menu for food, with pizzas, lobster roll, etc.! Ended up trying the charcuterie board and loved everything on it! A good assortment of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, you know the works. If you are looking for a safe outdoor activity, I recommend this place! read more

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4.5 Rideau was a great time! The wine was very good. I enjoyed the Rideau Pinot Noir and the estate Roussane (white wine). I eventually for the wine club too! The charcuterie board would be the only reason to make the rating a 4.5. It was good, but I've had better (which is why I wouldn't give it a 5 star). read more

Rideau Vineyard - The outdoor area for wine tasting! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Some friends and I took a trip down to Solvang to do some wine tasting. Rideau was recommended by another winery up the road and we were even happier when we arrived at this spot compared to where we were originally. There was an older man who seemed to be the owner was very attentive to us and recommended some of their finest wines for us to try. One of the glasses he recommended was not a favorite of my friend's so he exchanged it for one she desired. This place can be a bit pricy but their quality is much better than other wineries in the area. It also isn't as crowded and the crowd here isn't pretentious unlike the others. I highly recommend visiting this vineyard as they truly know what they're talking about and aren't just trying to sell you their wine club or a few bottles. You will also enjoy the ambiance which reminds me of the Hampton's. read more

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

I love the Rideau! Always amazing service. The whole vineyard is beautiful no matter where you sit. Food is really good(pizza and the charcuterie board) and the wine...well is amazing. I love this place! It is family friendly and doggy friendly. Is perfect! read more

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Large outdoor area, great for bringing kids to run around. Allows outside food as well.

The day after our wedding, we wanted to head into local wine country. This was our first stop, and one of our favorites of the day! The man assisting us was excellent. He was attentive and friendly. We sat outside and enjoyed the two flights of wine that they offer and ended up deciding to purchase a bottle of Mourvèdre. I can't wait to enjoy this bottle with my husband. We also enjoyed a Margherita pizza with our wine and it was delicious! This winery was beautiful and the gardens were so magical in April. I would recommend this to anyone stopping through! read more

Adding to this review after a few years. We still love Nikki and rideau but they newly added smash burgers and we felt like we needed to let everyone know about them. Chef Matthew has truly outdone himself they have got to be the best burger in the solvang area. My husband and I love smash burgers and Matthew has truly outdone himself on the burgers! Give them a try next time you're wine tasting! read more

I love me some wine! Rideau has great reviews so I thought I would try it for myself. Just a short 9min drive outside of the main little town, the entrance is a beautiful long driveway of scenic vineyards. It was easy to make a reservation online and even when I had a few questions, they were quick to respond via email so I appreciate that! Meg was the server and she was quite friendly, knowledgeable, and minded the social distancing of the world we're living in as of right now (you know.... COVID). The outdoor sitting area was truly relaxing, spaced out so nicely, and I was able to walk the property admiring the ripening grapes. The charcuterie board and mushroom, artichoke, olive pizza was delicious. I would highly recommend this for a stop while in Solvang. read more

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Great wine by the glass or flights, love the Sangiovese. There's live music on Saturdays, and menu has delicious pizza, and charcuterie; Relaxing green space outdoor with Adirondack chairs, sun umbrellas if needed. Lovely indoor seating as well. Fun afternoon. read more

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

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We've been black label members for the last few years. Now that we're coming out of Covid, they've opened up the estate tours. We highly recommend doing this tour. We went on a Friday, and we were the only ones. We spent the afternoon, walking the vineyard, learning the basics of grape growing and how they make white and red wines. We spent the last half of the time with the chef, having a tasting and all the excellent pairings. there's no better way to spend your time in the valley. Highly recommend! read more

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Great place for wine tasting. Lawn area along the fields of vineyard covered landscape provides a unique experience with multiple views for tasting. read more

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We didn't reserve a tour and honestly don't think is necessary here. The drive is beautiful but also quite confusing especially when trying to find the main entrance to parking lot as it looks that there could be two entrances. We had two flights of wine, one red and the other white. Also order pizza and entrees. Pizza was really good and small but perfect to share for a small bite. Recommend for seating and have an intimate date, we were here for almost 4 hours drinking and talking. However, if looking just for views then might be better to go somewhere else as all you can see if the grape field and patio area which is nice too. Service is great not pushy on joining club or membership which is a nice touch too. read more

As a member, it's a great excuse to head out to Los Olivos / Solvang area for a weekend getaway with the family. Rideau wine selection is amazing! It also is a perfect place to just relax and enjoy with a good wine, plus, it's kids friendly ! read more

10 of us went here with a picnic lunch. Even though we didn't spend a lot, Risso treated us very well. We stayed for several hours and had a wonderful time. The wines were excellent and the service was amazing. If you are in Solvang it is 5-10 minutes away. read more

This is my go-to winery when we head to Solvang. The grounds are breathtaking and it is so relaxing to sit back and have a glass of wine. When we first arrived, there were a large group of young, hip 20-somethings drinking socially at a picnic table. They could have been a commercial. They were laughing and talking engagingly with each other. After they left, another large group bought four bottles of wine and headed to another set of tables. They chatted and played Jenga and Cornhole. Does this place just attract young, beautiful people? The wine is great, the kitchen supplies nicely prepared snacks, and the location is stunning. How can you not visit? read more

We have visited dozens of wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley. This is one of our favorites! Great wines- Rhone varietals. Friendly and knowledgeable staff- shout out to Nikki and Reza! The food is excellent- pizzas, charcuterie platter, an terrific Vegan platter and more. Chef Matthew is great and makes amazing wine jams as well. The entertainment schedule is robust- probably the best in the SYV. Live music on many dates, comedians and magicians from LA's top venues. Movie nights outside in the warmer months are a family favorite. Such a lovely scenic and welcoming place. Highly recommend. read more

Always a great experience and friendly staff. The grounds are beautiful and they allow dogs.

Beautiful place. And if you're lucky, you might run into the wonderful Iris Rideau herself!

From the time I pulled into the driveway, I knew my experience was going to be awesome. Wine tasting on a Monday was so peaceful, I was able to take my time sipping delicious Rideau and just absorb the trainquil scenery of the beautiful grounds, while listening to some nice music. Great location, cozy feel, cool peeps, & superb wine. read more

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One of the most beautiful wineries with some of the friendliest and least pretentious staff. The wine is also delicious. They even had some food trucks when we were there. Come near their closing time (4:30ish) and it isn't crowded and you can sit on the lawn and see the sunset. You can also ride bikes between them and Lincourt and Buttonwood. I'd call that a pretty perfect afternoon! read more

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

100% recommend as a middle of the day stop. Super relaxing space, shaded, well distanced, and comfy lounge chairs. The wine is great and the food is a perfect pairing. We got a two different tastings, a pizza and charcuterie board. The staff were friendly, knowledgable, and kept bringing us water. Tempted to not tell others about Rideau, because we loved how uncrowded it was, but it would be a shame to keep it all for ourselves. We plan on making Rideau our lunchtime spot whenever we visit Santa Barbra for some tastings. Food, Bathrooms, Wifi, Lots of Seating, Friendly Staff, and Amazing Wine! read more

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

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If you're looking for a scenic place to drink wine with good company, this is the perfect place! My friends and I went to solving for a race and wanted to relax at an outdoor winery with amazing views of the vineyards! Not only is the food AMAZING but also the ambience, environment, and flight of wines. Definitely coming back next year to try the lobster roll (it was out by the time we got there). Also, I've never had a better charcuterie board. We all sat around a table and got our own chairs outside. I recommend bringing a blanket in case it gets cold! 10/10 experience! read more

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This place is beautiful and has so much history!! We. Went here with my family and did a tour w/tastings and hor d'oeuvres. Our tour guide was amazing!! She knew so much about the property and was super funny!! We were able to taste grapes off the vine and fresh figs right off the tree along with 5 or 6 different wines. We had hor d'oeuvres and more education inside the house at the end of the tour. We had a blast!! The wine was really good! I didn't have anything that I didn't like and I'm pretty picky when it comes to wine. We liked it so much we joined the wine club!! We came back that same evening to enjoy dinner, more wine and music at their wine club monthly event. I love that they have monthly events for members. We even met the owner! What a lovely lady! I recommend this place to anyone visiting the Solvang area! Beautiful location, great wine and amazing people!! read more

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

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Great wine and delicious flatbread. Hospitality is real and the vineyard is beautiful. This was a perfect stop over during our drive from Carmel to LA. The added bonus - they're dog friendly! We love traveling with our furbaby but not every winery or restaurant understands. Rideau were accommodating and loving. I did the signature tasting. It's $25 and you get 6 tastings. I'm a red girl so I very much enjoyed the reds but I even liked the whites. Smooth and easy to drink. The reds were all delicious but my favorite was the Chateau Duplantier. We ordered the margarita flatbread to share and it was very yummy! We debated ordering a second but decided our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. Next time! The two folks working the tasting room were very friendly and inviting. I'm sorry I didn't catch their names. Between their kindness, the hot, fresh tasty flatbread and great wine, we'll definitely be back and I recommend you go in our absence. read more

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We had a wonderful afternoon at Rideau. The wine and food were delicious, the grounds were beautiful, and Nicky provided us with truly exceptional service. We will definitely be back! read more

A great find, the wine delicious, the pinot noir, the tempernillo just amazing... read more

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I LOVE THIS PLACE!! Lol But seriously I loved it here. I would definitely come back and tell people to come here. I enjoyed all the wines I tasted, this place was BEAUTIFUL and smelt even better. The atmosphere, the view, everything about this place was gorgeous. I also loved that they had a good variety of choices of food to chose from. That tasted great! read more

This was the highlight of my Wine Tour trip to the Santa Ynez Valley! AMAZING! Sit amount the Roses every where you turn and listen to ambient live guitar music while you sip your wine! I was offered a complimentary two for one tasting through staying at the hotel corque in Solvang. I am so happy I discovered this vineyard on my trip! It was the highlight of my trip! So beautiful and tranquil - it was the best experience I had from all the vineyards I went to. Tons of outdoor patio seating! read more

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Great food served with wine tasting!! Excellent light menu prepared by charming French chef Matthieu is available all day during tastings. His gougeres and little chocolate tart are wonderful. Order the French Plate or pizzas Lovely setting. choose a covered patio or sit on the lawn and enjoy the breezes. Wonderful French style wines that are affordable. Extremely friendly staff. Picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, tables under lovely patio. This is the opposite of a corporate owned winery. Authentic Santa Ynez winery. read more

Lovely place. We were amazed that EVERYTHING on the tasting menu was really lovely. Rezza was our server, so fun and entertaining. I bought several bottles and joined their club. Was a great time! read more

Had a beautiful day at Rideau. Great service! Thank you Rideau staff for the great experience.

You must visit Rideau Winery in Solvang. Every wine we tasted was a winner and the grounds were beautiful and family and dog friendly. The also serve a variety of flat breads and have the occasional BBQ. They told us not many wineries served food. Start with Rideau and have them recommend other wineries that have a similar vibe. We would come back! read more

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My girlfriend had never been to a winery before, so I figured this would be a treat. We did the tour with Stephen, Who is an amazing guide. He took us to see the various stages of winemaking, from the grapevines all the way to the barreling. We also did a tasting, with our hostess providing us the opportunity to sample one of the wines we liked. I have been to Rid several times, and I will keep coming back. The atmosphere is calm, beautiful, and absolutely peaceful. Stephen was a fantastic guide to make the experience even better. read more

Rideau Vineyard - Barreling room. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

I got a deal for a tour here through Groupon and I was not disappointed. We got a tour, a tasting of wines and cheese, and credit toward a wine purchase. The duration of the tour was perfect, and it was great learning about the history of how Iris Rideau started this winery, and learning about different methods for storing wine. The cheese tasting was my favorite :) It included cheese, salami, olive tapenade, nuts, cranberries, and sliced baguette pieces. There's something for everyone here. For me, red wine is too strong, so I am glad that had some whites and roses included on the tour. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here and the atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming read more

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The tour offers a unique, highly recommended wine tasting experience. You start off in the front room with a small group. Where you from? Apple Valley? Oh cool, I've driven through there ...as quickly as possible. Where you from? Hesperia. I'm sorry? Hesperia. No, I heard you. I'm just sorry. and so on... We meet energetic, informative, eye-contactful Norma. She's like an Irish Carol Brady. A Carroll O' Brady, if you will. Don't be late- she'll call you out. Cool, we're all here. Let's have a tasting of wine. Delicious. Now let's go outside. Let's hear some interesting stuff. Let's wonder if we wore the right shoes for this. Let's go in the room with the barrels. My God, those crosswinds are banging the door. It's like the Walking Dead barn scene. Hey, Carol! I found Sophia! Or maybe it's the latecomers trying to join the tour. What, Norma, oh yes, I was listening. Handcrafted oak Barrels cost THAT much? Interesting. God, my feet hurt. Ooh, yes, more wine please. Let's go in the room with the tanks and machines. Grinding, de-seeding machines... Crap, I hope we're not unwittingly starring in Hostel 3. Let's shift from right foot to left foot. That didn't work. They still hurt. And I'm out of feet. What, Norma, oh yes, I was listening. Beauty products and exfoliants from the stems? Cool. I could use that de-stemming machine at my house. More wine? Sure. Mmmm, this one's good. May I have another to soak my feet? No, I'm totally kidding. They won't fit. Unless you have a bowl... no... Let's leave this room. Hopefully we are going to where they keep the chairs. Nope, we're outside again. Walking on hard, loose gravel now. Is this a survivor immunity challenge? What, Norma, oh yes, I was listening. Something about the wine having legs. Tired, wobbly legs. More wine? Yes, please. A walk to the front? Great idea. Can I call a Uber? Let's go in the house. CHAIRS! CHAIRS! CHAIRS! Crap, everyone is looking at me. I guess I shouldn't be kissing the chairs. Ooh, cool, food. Bread, salami, nuts, cranberries, olive paste. A little more wine? Thanks. That was fun, informative, different. The only thing better would be if it was a segway tour. read more

Rideau Vineyard - Outside the Chateau looking for the Chateer (4/15) - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

A great cheerful staff. We were unable to do a tour of the winery or the wine tasting due to COViD-19. read more

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

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A fun little outing for those in LA looking for a day trip up to Solvang. This small vineyard has a really quaint feeling and a great staff. Shay, our Irish tour guide, was very informative and quite funny. Definitely go for the groupon/living social deal that allows for a wine tasting, tour and a $20 credit towards a bottle. The tasting/tour takes about 2 hours and is pretty nice, except the room you do the tastings in is a bit small for my liking. Overall they have a nice selection of wine (including one called Mourvedre - not an evil sorceress, no matter what you might think) and a great staff. Highly recommended. Stay Cheerful ;) read more

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I love Rideau! Just became a member last March after coming many times, and very happy so far. First, the winery and gardens are beautiful and very nice to hang out at. Next the wine is very good particularly the Mourvèdre and Pinot noir. The pizzas are super good and new french chef Mathieu does amazing pastries! I also like they have events regularly from outdoor movies to concerts, there is always something happening. Lastly the staff is friendly and helpful and it's always a pleasant experience overall! Try it if you haven't already! read more

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We belong to this winery. Today was awful they required you to buy food. The ham sandwich was awful. Pre-made. The food they actually prepare in the winery kitchen is excellent. They want to be essential so they are crap food. Terrible way to treat customers. Claudia Wiseman Peffer read more