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I wanted to love Saarloos & Sons. Unfortunately my experience here was not great. My group was shorted 2 red wines with no resolution from the employees. The experience is also a bit pricey for what it is: it was $125 for 3 tasting experiences with cupcakes. Considering price alone, I feel that there are much better options for wine tastings in Los Olivos. The wine is fine here. I wouldn't say it was my favorite, and maybe I would've liked a red but given we didn't even get to try the last two that are part of the tasting, I wouldn't know if they were great. The cupcakes were actually pretty tasty! Just know they are an extra price and that is not disclosed at any point during the tasting. That being said, I felt the cupcakes actually made the wine taste better. The big problem that my group and I had during yesterday's visit is that the employee shorted me and my group of 2 glasses during the tasting. She insisted we had all 3 red glasses when we really had only 1 red glass. She kept saying that it's because we were "talking" that we didn't notice the other pours but our group was pacing the glasses of wine along with the cupcakes and all 3 of us still had 2 cupcakes left. Additionally, the group next to us had also witnessed the same problem and agreed we had been shorted. The whole experience seemed very unprofessional. The business should highly consider giving you a stamp for every glass or something to confirm you've received all your glasses as it's clear they struggle to keep track of what each group has received. There are definitely much better tasting options than Saarloos & Sons in Los Olivos, even when just taking the taste of the wine into consideration. Other places take time to actually give you a whole history of each bottle and the business and the employee here just gave us the cliff notes.
Been here loads of time. Each visit was always great. Last visit was literally a quick pop in to pick up a hat for a friend. This visit, same but except it was for some mini cupcakes. There's a vendor that's part of the tasting room that offers beautiful and tasty mini cupcakes. We always pick up half dozen usually. Also, their wine selections are quite nice when tasting. The place is cute both inside as well as outside. A nice patio with a fire pit out front. This tasting room is along the main strip of town. There's also a nice garden area in the back for tasting as well. Usually bigger groups do tasting back there but it's always open. Plus they have a beautiful vineyard that offers tours.
Cute, homey wine tasting room in Los Olivos with a fun wine tasting & cupcake pairing! Since my boyfriend and I weren't able to get here before they closed at 5 when we were in Los Olivos a few weeks ago, it was perfect to stop by here and finally try the pairing on our way back down from Paso Robles the day after my birthday! It was a bit of a cloudy and rainy Sunday so they weren't too busy which was honestly perfect, except that it would've been nice to sit outside by the fire pit if it wasn't cold and drizzly. They do have a fireplace inside as well, and a great ambiance - you can tell the wine and the space is all centered around family, which I loved. It's a fun place to take someone to try the cupcakes, and my favorite was definitely the snickers one at the end.
Cute little winery. The inside of the space makes you feel like you went back in time a bit. Adore the outside space. Wine was great and the employees were nice. Also, Saarloos & Sons have great taste in music because they had all the hits playing when I was there.
I've been a big fan of Sarloos for many years. I recently stepped in for a tasting and was helped by two of their kind servers. We tried to variety of wines, but our favorite was by far the big Lar, Syrah, and their Petite Verdot. I had to leave with a bottle of each. Their brand and connection to family are so strong.. if you're ever in Los Olivos and have the chance to taste at Sarloos, take it. You will not regret it.
One of the best tasting rooms on Grand street in Los Olivos. The ambiance here is great. Staff is friendly and the wine is exceptional. We always get a few bottles to take back home with us. The family history is heartwarming, the bottles with family members on them are priceless. What a great way to celebrate them every day. What a special place. A must stop if you are in the area wine tasting. They also sell cupcakes and are delicious don't forget to try them.
Ok, the wines are pricy and they're just okay BUT THE CUPCAKES!!! The cupcake flight really pairs well with the wines and you should absolutely make this stop in Los Olivos for a real treat. Hubby and I shared the cupcake flight and they're mini but large enough to share. I loved the cookie butter brownie cupcake best. Just delightful. I wish I'd thought of this idea, it's a genius pairing of my favorite things. I would definitely come back!
When we showed up for our reservation, we were offered the option to buy the cupcakes with our tasting. I kindly let the person that we had pre-ordered cupcakes online, and they confirmed :) I guess they just didn't see it. PHEW! They were quite tasty! They are mini-cupcakes but it was the perfect amount for hubby and I. They were unique flavors and moist! We chose to sit outside near one of the two firepits. The other firepit was flooded, perhaps the cover flew off in the middle of the night? not sure. They lit it the not-flooded one for us and the ambiance was nice to just sit outside. I liked that we were poured and given a brief description of the wine, left alone to enjoy, and then returned for another pour w/o having to move. I much more prefer this style of wine tasting. Our pourer also offered to take us photos, which I liked. Their flight includes reds & whites. He asked if we were okay with those. I let our pourer know that I'm not a fan of reds and he happily gave me the option to exchange those 2 red pours for 1 big white pour of one of the 3 whites in the flight, whichever was my fave. I appreciated this. Unfortunately, I didn't like their whites enough to buy a bottle. I would love to see them offer food with sustenance, like pizza or something. Other than that, it's a very cute winery.
The seating outside was abundant and I would say that with the exception of the Grenache Noir the wines were just okay. Their price point was too much for the quality of wine in my opinion. I would likely not go back and won't recommend it.
My sister and I enjoyed a late lunch at Merchant Cafe in Los Olivos, CA and then walked over to enjoy some wine at Saaloos & Sons. We knew they were almost closing so we planned to have a glass of wine and not a flight. Paul was just so accommodating, professional, and he made us feel welcomed. We weren't sure which wine we would enjoy and Paul was kind enough to let us taste two of his recommended choices. The second suggestion was not even necessary because after we tasted the MOM wine we were sold! I know, it seems cheesy that we liked the MOM wine on Mother's Day, but it was definitely tasty. We opted for buying a bottle of the MOM wine to enjoy, and unlike any other Grenache Blanc I had ever tasted. #yummmm My sister and I really enjoyed the ambience in the winery. Unfortunately, they were out of tiny cupcakes by the time we arrived, but drinking the MOM wine was satisfying enough. I want to thank Paul for going out of his way to take some pictures of my sister and I. We now have great pictures and tasty wine to celebrate our 2022 Mother's Day weekend.
The cupcake flights were better than the wine flights. We made reservations for a party of 8 online which was easy and convenient. The ambiance and setup seemed cute. The staff also very friendly. The cons: -wine was just ok in my opinion. We actually weren't fond of 3/6 wines we tried at all. -you have you go up to the counter for the next pour rather than being served -you use the same glass for all wines rather than a fresh one.
This is a return for us. Appreciated that they reached out to have a better experience was unable to follow through. However, we returned with some friends (first timers). We definitely had a better time. I feel the experience could have been better with someone explaining the types of wine. I do like that we didn't have to walk back an forth to get our own wine we were provided crafts with the wine (since they're all served chilled would be nice if there was something to keep that chill) the cupcakes were still tasty and paired exactly well with the wines. I appreciate I want to say her name was Christine or Christina. Super sweet very informative definitely made the experience way better. We went on a Sunday as soon as they opened Wasn't crowded and definitely get our questions answered. Much more relaxing. Of course couldn't help but purchase a few bottles the experience was definitely one to suggest for others to try. read more
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I wanted to love Saarloos & Sons. Unfortunately my experience here was not great. My group was shorted 2 red wines with no resolution from the employees. The experience is also a bit pricey for what it is: it was $125 for 3 tasting experiences with cupcakes. Considering price alone, I feel that there are much better options for wine tastings in Los Olivos. The wine is fine here. I wouldn't say it was my favorite, and maybe I would've liked a red but given we didn't even get to try the last two that are part of the tasting, I wouldn't know if they were great. The cupcakes were actually pretty tasty! Just know they are an extra price and that is not disclosed at any point during the tasting. That being said, I felt the cupcakes actually made the wine taste better. The big problem that my group and I had during yesterday's visit is that the employee shorted me and my group of 2 glasses during the tasting. She insisted we had all 3 red glasses when we really had only 1 red glass. She kept saying that it's because we were "talking" that we didn't notice the other pours but our group was pacing the glasses of wine along with the cupcakes and all 3 of us still had 2 cupcakes left. Additionally, the group next to us had also witnessed the same problem and agreed we had been shorted. The whole experience seemed very unprofessional. The business should highly consider giving you a stamp for every glass or something to confirm you've received all your glasses as it's clear they struggle to keep track of what each group has received. There are definitely much better tasting options than Saarloos & Sons in Los Olivos, even when just taking the taste of the wine into consideration. Other places take time to actually give you a whole history of each bottle and the business and the employee here just gave us the cliff notes. read more
Been here loads of time. Each visit was always great. Last visit was literally a quick pop in to pick up a hat for a friend. This visit, same but except it was for some mini cupcakes. There's a vendor that's part of the tasting room that offers beautiful and tasty mini cupcakes. We always pick up half dozen usually. Also, their wine selections are quite nice when tasting. The place is cute both inside as well as outside. A nice patio with a fire pit out front. This tasting room is along the main strip of town. There's also a nice garden area in the back for tasting as well. Usually bigger groups do tasting back there but it's always open. Plus they have a beautiful vineyard that offers tours. read more
Cute, homey wine tasting room in Los Olivos with a fun wine tasting & cupcake pairing! Since my boyfriend and I weren't able to get here before they closed at 5 when we were in Los Olivos a few weeks ago, it was perfect to stop by here and finally try the pairing on our way back down from Paso Robles the day after my birthday! It was a bit of a cloudy and rainy Sunday so they weren't too busy which was honestly perfect, except that it would've been nice to sit outside by the fire pit if it wasn't cold and drizzly. They do have a fireplace inside as well, and a great ambiance - you can tell the wine and the space is all centered around family, which I loved. It's a fun place to take someone to try the cupcakes, and my favorite was definitely the snickers one at the end. read more
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Cute little winery. The inside of the space makes you feel like you went back in time a bit. Adore the outside space. Wine was great and the employees were nice. Also, Saarloos & Sons have great taste in music because they had all the hits playing when I was there. read more
I've been a big fan of Sarloos for many years. I recently stepped in for a tasting and was helped by two of their kind servers. We tried to variety of wines, but our favorite was by far the big Lar, Syrah, and their Petite Verdot. I had to leave with a bottle of each. Their brand and connection to family are so strong.. if you're ever in Los Olivos and have the chance to taste at Sarloos, take it. You will not regret it. read more
8 months ago
Actually such a unique and wonderful experience. Really fair pricing, super attentive servers. The atmosphere was so nice especially on a sunny day. The cupcakes were so delicious and love that they were seasonal flavors for the holidays. Need to come back asap! read more
4 months ago
One of the best tasting rooms on Grand street in Los Olivos. The ambiance here is great. Staff is friendly and the wine is exceptional. We always get a few bottles to take back home with us. The family history is heartwarming, the bottles with family members on them are priceless. What a great way to celebrate them every day. What a special place. A must stop if you are in the area wine tasting. They also sell cupcakes and are delicious don't forget to try them. read more
Ok, the wines are pricy and they're just okay BUT THE CUPCAKES!!! The cupcake flight really pairs well with the wines and you should absolutely make this stop in Los Olivos for a real treat. Hubby and I shared the cupcake flight and they're mini but large enough to share. I loved the cookie butter brownie cupcake best. Just delightful. I wish I'd thought of this idea, it's a genius pairing of my favorite things. I would definitely come back! read more
4 years ago
When we showed up for our reservation, we were offered the option to buy the cupcakes with our tasting. I kindly let the person that we had pre-ordered cupcakes online, and they confirmed :) I guess they just didn't see it. PHEW! They were quite tasty! They are mini-cupcakes but it was the perfect amount for hubby and I. They were unique flavors and moist! We chose to sit outside near one of the two firepits. The other firepit was flooded, perhaps the cover flew off in the middle of the night? not sure. They lit it the not-flooded one for us and the ambiance was nice to just sit outside. I liked that we were poured and given a brief description of the wine, left alone to enjoy, and then returned for another pour w/o having to move. I much more prefer this style of wine tasting. Our pourer also offered to take us photos, which I liked. Their flight includes reds & whites. He asked if we were okay with those. I let our pourer know that I'm not a fan of reds and he happily gave me the option to exchange those 2 red pours for 1 big white pour of one of the 3 whites in the flight, whichever was my fave. I appreciated this. Unfortunately, I didn't like their whites enough to buy a bottle. I would love to see them offer food with sustenance, like pizza or something. Other than that, it's a very cute winery. read more
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The seating outside was abundant and I would say that with the exception of the Grenache Noir the wines were just okay. Their price point was too much for the quality of wine in my opinion. I would likely not go back and won't recommend it. read more
My sister and I enjoyed a late lunch at Merchant Cafe in Los Olivos, CA and then walked over to enjoy some wine at Saaloos & Sons. We knew they were almost closing so we planned to have a glass of wine and not a flight. Paul was just so accommodating, professional, and he made us feel welcomed. We weren't sure which wine we would enjoy and Paul was kind enough to let us taste two of his recommended choices. The second suggestion was not even necessary because after we tasted the MOM wine we were sold! I know, it seems cheesy that we liked the MOM wine on Mother's Day, but it was definitely tasty. We opted for buying a bottle of the MOM wine to enjoy, and unlike any other Grenache Blanc I had ever tasted. #yummmm My sister and I really enjoyed the ambience in the winery. Unfortunately, they were out of tiny cupcakes by the time we arrived, but drinking the MOM wine was satisfying enough. I want to thank Paul for going out of his way to take some pictures of my sister and I. We now have great pictures and tasty wine to celebrate our 2022 Mother's Day weekend. read more
The cupcake flights were better than the wine flights. We made reservations for a party of 8 online which was easy and convenient. The ambiance and setup seemed cute. The staff also very friendly. The cons: -wine was just ok in my opinion. We actually weren't fond of 3/6 wines we tried at all. -you have you go up to the counter for the next pour rather than being served -you use the same glass for all wines rather than a fresh one. read more
I love the environment at Saarloos, especially the hidden back patio. It's also one of the few tasting rooms with a bathroom since Los Olivos is on a septic system, and it's just as beautiful as the rest of the elegantly designed interiors. We ordered a couple bottles of wine for our group, took some fun pictures at the photo booth, and enjoyed the sun out back. The one staff member was very awkward, we asked about water and it took a few questions to find out they only offer bottled water at a cost. For a town filled with wineries, you would think they would want their customers freely drinking water to not become too intoxicated. Most places nearby offer water in jug with cups. The server said I could fill my water bottle in the sink which I did not expect from a place with such a grandiose appearance. read more
2 years ago
Customer service was amazing,very friendly and helpful. I love that it was family friendly! The cupcakes were delicious! Very was having a good tim read more
6 years ago
We came here pre-pandemic on a recommendation and so glad we did. The space inside is cool and serving cupcakes is a genius idea. The lady who helped us with our tasting was very nice and patiently answered all our questions. We also stopped by several months ago and they've adapted well to COVID protocols. No tastings, but you can buy glasses/bottles and cupcakes and sit outside. The outside area is cute and spacious and seats are well spread out. read more
5 years ago
It's very difficult to know where to go for your wine experience in Los Olivos, there are so many wineries to choose from and honestly most of them will give you a great wine tasting experience. I rarely go to L.O. Without getting a glass at Sasrloos & Sons. Of course the wines are terrific. I love the Honyocker which is a truly unique blend of Grenache Blanc Noir and Syrah. They have a couple other great Grenache on the menu as well as a Pinot Noir and some whites. You can sit on the beautiful front patio with a gurgling fountain or a fire pit and watch the world pass by on the main drag..... You can also sit in the park-like back patio. Most of all I enjoy the knowledgeable and delightful staff. Kristina is always amazing and Tara is so fun and works a few days a week. One more plus is that they do have a restroom available to customers, a rare find in Los Olivos read more
4 years ago
I love this place, I've been coming here for years and they remain amazing! Their wine options are great, and of course their cupcake($12 for 6) and wine tasting ($20) option is fantastic. They have plenty of seating in the front or back patio, I usually make reservations to be on the safe side but they also accommodate walk-ins. read more
I was in Los Olivos when I pasted by this adorable little house and had to go tasting there! I called them immediately and thankfully they could fit me in with an appointment for that day. We walked up the steps of this gorgeous old house to be greeted by Laura, their wine attendant. We told Laura we have never been there before and what she would recommend for a bottle to share. She was exceptionally helpful and led us to a their red blend: Proprietary Red. The Proprietary Red was heavy, deep, and tart. I imagine it would be delicious with a steak. Laura also talked us into the mini cupcakes. They offer 6 mini cupcakes for $12. As we were celebrating a birthday, we could not pass it up. The cupcakes were moist and sweet. The crowd favorite was definitely the double chocolate one. In true Los Olivos fashion, they had a stunning back patio complete with comfortable, white couches. The outdoor area was shaded and comfortable to hang out to enjoy the sunny day. It was a joyous wine experience! read more
5 years ago
Great customer service The wine is next level and the cupcakes that go with it are such a bonus read more
Lovely tasting room with ample indoor and outdoor space. A cupcake stand with delicious craft cupcakes to pair with the ever-indulgent wines. An outdoor lemonade stand pouring hand-squeezed lemonade to bring you back to your roots. This tasting room is like no other. Loved the cupcakes and we had to try all of them for $11, trust me, they are worth the price. We came in on a busy Saturday but were professionally attended to as soon as available. Seating was a bit of a hunt but again this is the weekend we are talking about. Overall, a great locale with an even greater ambiance providing crafty products such as cupcakes and lemonade galore. read more
We came to Saarloos & Sons to celebrate a birthday. Cupcakes and wine how can you go wrong! The service was good the ambiance was nice, and the property is great for social distancing. Unfortunately they do not do wine tasting for Covid, so it's cupcakes that you are able to enjoy with a glass or bottle of wine. The cupcakes we had were pineapple, cinnamon, chocolate cupcake. All were moist, and great quality with a surprise filling. Overall great experience, I would definitely come back especially if you have a reason to celebrate! read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
We visited Saarloos & Sons tasting room in Los Olivos. We had very little knowledge about Los Olivos the city or that the wine tasting area in Los Olivos even existed but it does and its a nice side trip if you have the time. There are a lot of places to eat and drink. The wines were excellent and each one was named for a relative and had a story behind it. We enjoyed the "flight of cupcakes" which is $11. You could tell these were homemade and they were excellent. They paired well with the wine and really enhanced the experience. The girls behind the bar were super friendly and sweet. We sat outside and enjoyed the spaces patio. You can lose hours sitting outside and people watch. The interior is really cool and they even have a photo both. Absolutely check it out! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Such a wonderful experience at Saarloos & Sons!! Brianna and Lauren were very helpful and friendly. Beautiful property and incredible experience - fantastic wine and gorgeous vibe. If you haven't stopped by you're missing out! read more
We came on a Saturday and had no issues making a reservation. Cute little back patio and amazing little cupcakes. We enjoyed the wines and the ambiance was perfect for both wine drinkers and the non drinkers we had with us. Would totally come back! read more
8 years ago
You don't need to reserve the cupcakes anymore which is a huge plus! It's normally empty when they first open around 11am. It gets busy around lunch time and afternoon. The cupcakes are as delicious if not even more tasty! I loved every bite and went well with the wine tasting! The 4th star us really for the cupcakes. Wines were good and bought the pinot that tasted very similar to the one I bought in 2013. Pinot Noir-extended family, Sav. Blanc, and Syrah-workhorse. The pinot grapes actually come from elsewhere and it's my favorite. Their labels are still really cool but that's just the cover. Their wines are pretty decent and so my friends bought some bottles to take back home as well. Their restrooms are nice, big, and cold which is nice when it's hot outside. The girls pour very short and doesn't engage with the customers much. They engage with each other...i couldnt get a question in... We had to revisit a couple of the tasting bc it was such a small pour! If this was my first visit, I would have probably given them 2-3 stars. read more
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Do you allow outside food if wine is purchased?
Yes, we actually sell cupcakes that pair with the wine. But if you would like to bring some out lunch with you, I’m sure we can accommodate that we have an entire backyard that you can enjoy.
How much are the tastings per person?
Hi there. Tastings are $20 and cupcake flights are $12- Hope to see you soon. Any other questions?
Do you have to pre-order cupcakes online when making the wine tasting reservation or can you buy cupcakes on the spot?
Either way. But we Do sell out... So reservations is encouraged.
Is it kid and dog friendly?
Absolutely. What kind of place will we be calling our self saarloosandsons if we don’t allow kids. Dogs are along the same line. Just keep them both on a leash LOL
Are you at all kid friendly? 6/10 year olds?
Absolutely!!! It says and sons. Lol.
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