Another great visit to McKinney Family Vineyards! Friendly and knowledgeable staff! We are wine…read moreclub members and we live their wines! We attended their 10th Anniversary open Houise this weekend. Lots of tastings of many of their new releases. Definitely excited to get some of them with our next shipment. It was fun meeting other club members and sharing experiences. The Open House took place on their property. Nice tour of the vineyard with Justin. Matt, the winemaker (and part of the McKinney family), made the rounds and made sure toasted time with the guests. We had pizzas baked on site in a portable brick oven! Great band performing for us. It was a bit to warm to.even consider dancing but beautiful blue sky day! Thank you for a great party!

It was a great 100% wine tasting here. Christine was great server and so so friendly. They have two…read morebeautiful friendly dogs name Star and Luna that I played with and patting. It was beautiful scene and quiet environment to enjoy wine. We were able to feed the goat as well which was another nice experience. Thank you so much and we definitely come again to spend more time in the winery.

Baja vibes with great service and good wines! I loved the Xarel-Lo, while hubby enjoyed the Pinot &…read moreGrenache! Thanks How put Service in there otherwise again Matt, we'll be back!

Oh, man! Go see this buscador (seeker), Matt! I'm so glad he's settled into Buellton, making his…read moreexceptional wines and hosting in his whimsical, comfortable tasting room (with plenty of cozy inside and outside shaded seating). A generous tasting of 8+ of his wines is $25, waived with a $40 purchase. Warm and welcoming, super down-to-earth, and so genuine, Matt made the visit a memorable experience. He will chat with you (about the wine, Buellton, surfing, and/or his extensive travels) or leave you be to enjoy. It's super chill. Snacks available - try the smoked Gouda pretzels, yum. My favorite wine was the Xarel-lo, which I learned is the grape used to make Cava. There wasn't a wine of his that I didn't enjoy, and whether reds or whites are your jam, you will be impressed. I'm telling all my Central Coast friends and visitors to put this tasting room on their list. 10 stars!

This place is truly something special. I've been drinking Dragonette wines for years, but this was…read moremy first time visiting the tasting room and I came away seriously impressed. I'm a huge wine nerd, so I tend to ask a lot of questions, usually because I'm genuinely excited about what's in the glass. Kevin was pouring during our visit and the depth of his knowledge absolutely blew me away. No matter how technical my questions got, he seemed to have an answer. Most people probably wouldn't care about that level of detail, but for me it made the experience that much better. It was a pretty slow day when we visited, so we were able to have a really personal tasting experience, which is always my favorite. If the room had been packed, I'm sure the interaction would have been different, but that's not a knock on them at all. We just got lucky with the timing. The tasting room itself isn't doing anything wildly unique, but honestly, who cares when the wines are this good? The focus here is clearly on what's in the glass, and Dragonette continues to make some of my favorite wines in Santa Barbara County. There's a very good chance I'll be joining the wine club sometime soon.

We were in town for Los Olivos and we wanted to look for a good wine tasting. Dragonette happened…read moreto be one of the more recommended places online, so we decided to give it a try. We had a wine tasting of 5 of their wines, and a got a story of each of them behind where they source their grapes. We enjoyed tasting the different wines, and decided to bring home a bottle of their pinot noir. The staff were really nice and knowledgeable about their wines and made for a really good experience overall. The place wasn't too packed and we definitely would want to come back here

Incredible selection of unique Italian varietals. A special hidden tasting adventure for certain…read more Grazie Marco!

We had a great experience at Section Wines Winery. Section Wines is a cool little coop winery with…read morelimited production. This a bad scene tasting in the production facility, so don't expect a fancy tasting room. Your tasting will be in the actual barrel aging room. Our host was credibly knowledgeable and the wines were very good. It is best to prearrange/ make a reservation.

Top notch hospitality and some of the best low-intervention wines in California. Brandon was great…read moreto talk with and was very knowledgeable about their wines and winemaking process. Pro Tip: grab pizza next door at Lucky Penny afterwards!

I did the tasting menu for $25 which had 1 white & 4 reds. They have an indoor & outdoor space to…read moresit and enjoy. Definitely would be nice on a warm day and it's walkable to other tasting rooms if you want to do a little wine tasting tour.

Wow! The wines are one thing, but Mary is on a completely different level…read more Mr. Stolpman clearly knows how to hire incredible, knowledgeable staff. Mary didn't just know the wines--she knew which restaurants back home in Texas carry Stolpman wines, the stories behind different bottles, and even why certain wines were created, including the ones named after his wife and children. I tried August's wine and immediately thought, "This has to be a strong-willed kid." It reminded me of the kind of wine I would name after my own son--strong-willed, full of character, and beautiful. At the end of our tasting, Mary even waived our tasting fee. We enjoyed the experience so much that we've decided to become members. And if this somehow makes its way to Mr. Stolpman: please do something special for Mary at the Los Olivos tasting room. She is an exceptional representation of your wines, your story, and your brand.

We were in Los Olivos this past weekend and visited Stolpman on Saturday for a leisurely afternoon…read moretasting. I booked our spot in advance and would recommend you do the same. The place is casual and not tiny, but it definitely fills up. I don't think they were taking walk-ins while we were there. The tasting room--or tasting patio, I suppose--was really pleasant, a breezy outdoor space in front of a charming brick-red house with a strong Los Olivos aesthetic. My only complaint is that the bathroom was a porta-potty, though it was the nice kind, with running water. We got our own table and a friendly, knowledgeable young server brought us our wines and explained what we were drinking. He was busy, so this was one of the less in-depth tastings we did on this trip, but the experience was easy and enjoyable. There were two tastings on offer, the classic estate flight and the "fresh and esoteric." Since this was our first visit, we both went with the estate, and it was a great introduction to Stolpman's wines. We tried the 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, the 2024 Chenin Blanc, the 2024 La Cuadrilla, the 2023 Sangiovese, and the 2024 Angeli, the label's flagship Syrah. They were all excellent and very well priced--the Cuadrilla goes for $26. It's also a delicious wine with a cool provenance, a red blend made by Stolpman's vineyard workers on a designated block, in what looks to be a successful profit sharing project. The tasting fee was $25, waived with a three-bottle purchase. We snapped up three each of the Sauvignon Blanc and the Sangiovese, which cost $24 and $36 a bottle. Tremendous value for such outstanding wines. I have a feeling we'll go through these quickly, and may be tempted to join the wine club if we do. Either way, though, I hope to go back to Stolpman. I'm definitely curious about that second tasting.

Crawford Family Wines absolutely nailed it. My wife and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary…read morehere, and the wines were nothing short of incredible, each glass felt like it was handpicked to compliment our trip. A huge shout-out to Mykayla, who has clearly mastered the art of hospitality. She picked up on my Padres gear right away, and within minutes we were swapping stories about San Diego like old friends. That personal touch made us feel truly welcomed and right at home. This place is an absolute must-visit. Great vibes, even greater vines. As a small business owner myself, I walk away from experiences like this inspired, reminded that great customer service isn't just good for business, it's unforgettable. We'll definitely be back. Cheers to Mykayla and the Crawford Family Winery, well done! Eric Atilano Resident Lending & Realty https://linktr.ee/ericloans1

Had a great visit a Crawford on the patio. We appreciate that it was family friendly had a great…read moretasting with a mix of white and reds. My favorite was the cuvée. Beautiful location and a fun time.

I loved visiting Pence winery. Phillip, Tim and Wendy are absolutely wonderful. The LINCOLN…read moreTasting hosted by Phillip was very informative with the side by side pairings. The Lincoln room was cosy and private, perfect for the magical experience. All the wines, Bubbles, Pinot Noirs, and Chardonnays were delightful! Cheers !

Great service, beautiful ambiance, delicious wine…read more Knowledgeable staff. Gorgeous surroundings