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Riverbench Vineyard & Winery

4.5 (124 reviews)
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Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Priya K.

Absolutely beautiful grounds and stellar wines with amazing host like Brad, this was the perfect wine tasting. If you love sparkling, Chardonnay and Pinot noir, this is the place to be. Some of the best Chardonnays I had like chapel view and reserve and top notch pinot noir like clone 115 and one palm. Brad is so knowledgeable and explained all the wines he poured for us. He even let us taste some of the library wines that went all the way to 2006! Such a great experience, so glad to be members here.

Michael S.

Central coast boutique gem! I can't say enough about the wine and hospitality. Worth a stop if you're in the area.

Lara C.

The Central Coast has some excellent wineries, and in my book Riverbench ranks near the very top of the list!  All of their wines are good, but their Pinot Noirs are exceptional - about as good as you'll find in California (IMHO).  I've always made a point of visiting here when I've been in the area, and my most recent visit was a total pleasure! A bit of background first:  Riverbench is a Boutique winery dedicated to crafting a small portfolio of still and sparkling wines from a single, sustainably farmed vineyard on the bank of the Sisquoc River, known as the Santa Maria Bench.  They produce less than 10,000 cases a year, and you won't run across their wines at big distributors like K&L or Total Wine; the prices you'll see at the winery are pretty much what you'll get their wine for most places.  Tip: If you find yourself hooked on their amazing Pinots (as I have) you can make good use of the locator function on their website.  Visit the following link, enter the target zip code and the radius of the search you want to make, and they'll give you a list of stores and restaurants where you can buy Riverbench wine. https://riverbench.com/our-wine/locator/ Tasting at the winery is by appointment only; various tasting arrangements can be booked and prepaid on their website.  This time out we went with the "Outdoor Wine Tasting"; for a fee of $25 per person, you can enjoy a one-hour tasting experience at a private table on the Riverbench Patio.  You get to choose a tasting flight from their daily list of estate grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines, then finish with a self-guided vineyard walking through the vineyard. Our most recent visit was on a lovely weekend afternoon.  Our sommelier was not only extremely knowledgeable and personable, but she had a very sure hand and made some very generous pours.  We ended up trying a couple of their library wines (over and above the wines in the flights we chose) and were VERY impressed!  I won't bore you with the full 411 on each of the wines we tasted that day, but I will wax on about the one I ended up taking home - the Riverbench 2018 Estate Pinot Noir.   It opens with very fragrant red plum spice bouquet; on the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, smooth, silky.  The finish does not disappoint; it has some wonderfully subtle notes of red berries and just a hint of cloves and smoke.  Given the quality and enjoyability of this wine, I found the $32 per bottle price to be surprisingly reasonable. There's no question in my mind that Riverbench is one of the best tasting rooms on the Central Coast; I highly recommend that any fans of exceptional wine (especially Pinot Noir) make a point of coming here for a tasting :-)

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Ryan K.

Tranquil spot to enjoy some wine. We visited Riverbench on a Monday morning and it was predictably empty. Riverbench feels like an oasis in the middle of the desert with a lush manicured lawn and beautiful flowering plants all around. Adding to the ambiance were birds chirping the entire time and soft, acoustic guitar music playing at a comfortable volume. I chose the Pinot Noir tasting and there was a wide selection Pinot Noir variants to enjoy. Overall, I had a lovely experience at Riverbench and would highly recommend them.

Gorgeous park-like grounds to enjoy your tasting.
Dominique N.

Who doesn't enjoy a spot to just getaway from your normal day to day grind. Let me tell you about this gorgeous gem I found on our wandering travel to Paso Robles. We wanted to try a winery we haven't had the honor of trying. What a gem! We were delightfully greeted with assistance with our selfie with the beautifully maintained and lovingly designed gardens. Anne shared the story of this fun spot and shared the region's specialty of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Huge PR fans we gave the PR flight a try. Already making plans to come back with a couple of friends for the Chardonnay flight. Come and enjoy a wonderful chat and great wine @Riverbench.

The view from our table.
Bill S.

The Mrs. and I visited Riverbench Vineyard & Winery yesterday as the first of two stops on out Santa Barbara wine country adventure. Tasting at Riverbench is by appointment only. Our reservation was 10:30 which was the prefect time because it wasn't hot yet. When you book a reservation, you also prepay for your tasting. You can choose between three different tastings. A sparkling, mixed, and Pinot Noir flight. Brad poured for us yesterday and he was so nice and just let us take our time. The Mrs. ordered the mixed flight and I had the Pinot Noir flight. Brad didn't just pour us what was on the list, but he poured us some wines that weren't on the list. We aren't Chardonnay drinkers, but the Bedrock Chardonnay was good. It wasn't a giant oak bomb like most Chardonnays are. We were fortunate to try three different vintages of the Bedrock. The oldest being from 2010. I ordered the Pinot Noir Flight and again, Brad poured us some older vintages that weren't on the tasting menu. Most notable for me was the Pommard. The most recent vintage being the 2017, but I also was able to try a 2013 vintage from what I recall. Overall, we spent an hour and tried at least 15 wines between what was on the tasting menu and the off menu stuff that was poured. When I booked our reservation and paid the $25 tasting fee, it was noted that we had an hour for our tasting experience. However; the hostess, nor Brad mentioned the 1 hour time limit. In fact, Brad seemed to encourage us to stay longer. It was hard to leave considering the hospitality and the view we had. The only reason we had to leave was because we had to head to Fess Parker for another tasting. I've read some of the more negative reviews about Riverbench from some of my fellow Yelpers. I'm not dismissing their experiences but you have to wonder...was it actually the staff at Riverbench or......was it the customer. I've been wine tasting in Temecula, Napa, Paso Robles, Sonoma, the Russian River Valley and so on and all I can say is, by the late afternoon, especially with the 20 and 30 something crowds, they can get a little belligerent at that point because they've hit 5 wineries, haven't eaten, and have drank everything put in front of them. I have witnessed this event on several occasions and will tell you that it can change the atmosphere in a tasting room on a dime. Kids, take some advice from a 40 something. Taste at 3 wineries maximum per day. By the time you reach the third, your taste buds are shot anyway. Eat a good breakfast before you start and have a decent lunch. In my view, wine tasting, or wine drinking in general, is psychological. The taste of a particular wine is enhanced by your mood at the time. So try to keep it happy.

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My husband and I, along with two of our oldest friends, went to Riverbench on June 8 for a tasting. Everything about our experience was outstanding--from being greeted by name on arrival, to the beautiful setting, the knowledgeable and enchanting sommelier, and the delightful wines we sampled. I specifically had chosen Riverbench to be able to do a sparkling tasting and it did not disappoint. The reds were also amazing. Thank you, Riverbench! Would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a smaller vineyard and a personal touch.

Todd T.

We were finishing a tasting at another winery and looked like we might be running a bit late. Out of courtesy we called, or at least tried to call. Since no one answered the phone we rushed our awesome tasting at Presqu'ile to head over to Riverbench. We arrived on time, only to be told THEY were running late, and we were going to have to wait 15 minutes. If they only answered their phone we couldn't have enjoyed our last tasting and not have rushed over. We then were asked, where we like to sit (a party of 4), and was offered either a table with chairs or a picnic table. We chose the table and chairs, and his response was "Well we didn't wipe down that table yet so is the picnic table cool?" Then why did you ask or better yet, just wipe down the table. We then sat at the picnic table, were given the wine list, and then instructed to pick any 5 wines ...except their flagship Pinot Noir or their flagship Sparkling. Fine I get it, not a problem, they probably don't produce a lot and allocate most to their members, but if you aren't going to pour it maybe don't put it on you list. I kind of felt like, here is our best stuff, just not for you. We also mentioned this was a special trip up her for my wife's birthday. Moving on to the tasting, we stared out with the Sparkling Rose. It was not bad, done in a Province style. That said, you can buy Sparkling Rose from Provance France just as good for 1/2 of the $48 they are charging. On to the Pinot. It was straight up warm. The bottle had been out it the heat all day and not chilled. Most wineries at least have a cooler to prevent this. That said the 115 clone was not bad everything thing you want for a Pinot from that area. On to the Mt. Edna. He comes back with "Who's the lucky one?" Confused we said "I guess the birthday girl". He then says "here you go, our last pour." We had a 3:00pm appointment and two other parties were seated after us. HAVE THEY RUN OUT OF WINE? Ok, it's later in the day but I have never had a winery not open a new bottle to pour for a tasting we pre-paid for by the way! He then comes back with with One palm Pinot which was not one of our picks and frankly did not care for. Onto our next choice, the Prommard. He comes back again with "One pour left" for the Pommard Pinot. WTF, have they never heard of a Coavin? Then he then instead, pours the Estate Pinot which was not great either. We finished that, then he comes over and says "I'll do an extra pour for you" and pours the reserve, which I feel was average at best and not worth $44. Math I guess is not their forte either, because if you were following, along it was our 5th pour. We are not your average wine tourist, nor are wine snobs. We work normal jobs but are big buyers of wine and members of several wine clubs. We never have such a poor tasting experience and will never return. Sorry, I can not recommend Riverbench.

Brea C.

This was a cute winery back behind all the hills, farmland, and vineyards of Santa Maria. We came here for our friends birthday and had about 9 people. We were making a couple pit stops at different wineries so we unfortunately did not make a reservation, which would have been preferred. However, there was still plenty of room for us at some tables that were put in the yard. Looks like for parties that have more people and would like a little more room, it would be a good idea to call ahead of time so you can book the patio! The ladies helping us were all very sweet and recommended getting a couple bottles instead of a tasting flight due to having over 6 people in our group. Then you wouldn't have to keep getting in and out of your seat and go back inside for the next tasting in the flight. We had a rose, a Chardonnay, and a Pinot noir to split between us all. There are also super cute wine bottles that are covered in glitter. We bought one of these for our friend for her birthday! We also took lots of pictures out in the vineyards. All of the grapes are covered up in wire so that birds and people aren't able to mess with their crops. Keeping it all nice and safe. But it was beautiful to take pictures in!

Tasting Room Exterior
Kristian D.

Yelp and others turned me on to Riverbench Vineyard & Winery, and I could not be happier. This gem of a winery is located on the Santa Maria side of the Foxen Canyon Road wine trail with great views of the hills and valley. Parking is easy, but watch out for the bees. Riverbench has a great selection of Pinot and other central coast styles. Their tasting room is built into a cute old house with a beautiful interior and a very homey, yet upscale environment. Their Pinots were amazing and worth a stop for anyone looking for a great option. The staff was friendly and helpful, even when discussing the "big football game" happening that afternoon. It was a bit cold and gray on my visit, but the beauty still shone through. On a sunny day, this place would be spectacular. They have a great combination of good wine, great location, and awesome staff.

Candace L.

Had a lovely experience at Riverbench. The Pinots weren't my fav but I'm not really a fan of Pinot. The grounds, tasting room and staff however were all very nice. We were at Cambria and were given a 2for1 for Riverbench and decided we'd give it a go since it's one of the few wineries we haven't been on the trail. We enjoyed our tastings in the tasting room at first, then moved out to the lawn to picnic since the sun was out. They also have a bocce court and horse shoes. If you like Pinot or Bubbles (I did see a tasting menu of pure bubbly) this may be a nice spot for you to visit.

From the winery tasting area looking at San Ramon Chapel, amazing views
Marty M.

This winery is a little off the beaten path but so well worth it. They also have a tasting room in the Funk Zone in Downtown Santa Barbara with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The winery is in a beautiful setting and the wines are exquisite, absolutely worth finding this gem and tasting their great wines.

Cassandra Y.

The Service: Very nice winery and tasting room. It is consider spacious tasting room. Nice retail section for variety of items. Beautiful outdoor seating area. Picnic tables and benches. Will be nice place to enjoy the wine and snacks. Also, the vineyard is right outside the tasting room. The view is nice. Very popular winery. If you are doing a wine tasting trip, this winery is definitely should be on your list. The Parking: private lot

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Had a great wine tasting with Britney. Cute wine tasting room and lovely sparkling wine. Will be back. Dog friendly!

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Great wine and a beautiful garden to taste in. I purchased 3 of their glitter bottles for recent special occasions. They were a hit.

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Nice view and pretty garden. They take the mask rules seriously so that's good. Support this lovely winery.

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Ask the Community - Riverbench Vineyard & Winery

How do I reserve a spot for a tasting?

You can go to their website, you can choose between Santa Barbara or Santa Maria location

Do we need an appointment to do the tasting?

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Review Highlights - Riverbench Vineyard & Winery

They specialize in Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays so if you like either of those you should check this place out.

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