We had a great experience at Section Wines Winery. Section Wines is a cool little coop winery with limited 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. read more

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

Marco was phenomenal! He truly loves what he does and it shows in how he describes the wines and the process. The wine which is Italian inspired is absolutely delicious. I am a white wine person but his reds are delicious, in particular his Cabernet Sauvignon was superb and I am now a convert for his variety. The wines were so good we joined his club which he calls "his family." read more

Section Wines Winery - Marco and our group. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Buellton, California

The best! Don't bother with any other wine tastings in the region. This is by far the number one experience. Every wine is worthy of your time and attention. Marco is incredibly knowledgeable and the time we spent here was enjoyable. Loved the vibe in the tasting room. read more

This is my first Yelp review. I had to do this one because Marco and Section Wines deserve it. I've been to many wineries and have done a lot of wine tastings. I found Section Wines right before the pandemic. I was looking for something different. Hands down, this is the best wine and wine tasting experience I have ever had. All the other reviewers do not lie. The wines are SO good, and Marco (the owner and wine maker) takes time to really give you a personal wine tasting experience. I have been back several times (obviously), and I always bring friends with me. No one ever goes home without a membership or bottles (and more bottles) of wine. Today, I wish Marco a Happy 50th revolution around the sun! A little birdie (Ana) told me when we were there a couple of weeks ago. I hope your new birthday year is filled with peace, prosperity, adventure, love, laughter and health. You deserve it. read more

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Excellent wines!! I have had some at our home in case of company and every time we serve it, get asked where we got the great wine. I fully agree. read more

Exceptional! A great wine tour took us here, and we're so happy. Marco was such a good guy, so genuine and kind. You can feel his passion for this, and his sense for doing what's right to make truly great wine - no shortcuts, no expenses spared. You don't often find wines that just seem so well balanced like this - again, so much care to not overdo anything and do it right, age it longer, etc. I have a sense that Marco's star is on the rise, and pretty soon he's going to go supernova. We feel so lucky to have found this winery and be part of the journey. read more

What a wonderful experience. Truly personalized and crafted wines. We had a lovely time here with talks around culture and nature's appreciation with such a talent and passionate artist - Marco! He has a great taste on wine, it's flavors/varieties. Very distinct and easy going white wines so very flavorful. I love the reds, very aromatic, his hard work and passion is very well distilled in wines that he produces. I would love to revisit solvang I guess now I have a compelling reason. A Must visit boutique winery because don't ever judge a bottle by it's label, experience it's taste by witnessing the love for art and dedication of the artist's hard work. read more

My wife and I visited the Santa Barbera wine country for our anniversary and booked a tasting at Section Wines based on the good reviews I read, and I am very happy that I did. Ana and Marco were extremely friendly and passionate about wine making. The wines were amazing and we loved hearing about the wine making process. The location of the winery/tasting room threw me off at first. Section Wines is located in an industrial area, but once you are in the barrel room you can't focus on anything but the gracious hosts and excellent wine. I highly recommend visiting Section Wines. read more

Section wines is a unique, must! Marco the wine maker is fantastic and the wine is magical. All the wine was smooth and perfectly made. Generally, I prefer reds but Marcos white wines were so delicious, I decided to join the wine club! Don't hesitate, call Marco and try these lovely wines! read more

Marco and his team were so amazing in every way! Before we even arrived, his team was reaching out to me with questions about finding ways to make our experience more personal. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with smiles and warmth that made us feel right at home. Marco shared his story and described each wine with colorful, rich descriptions. His wines each have their own character and everyone has a favorite. The experience was rich and lively. If you want wine, go anywhere but if you want special, go here. Highly recommend. read more

First and best spot we stopped at on our trip! We were blown away by the quality of the wines and hospitality. Marco is a great host and so generous. He is extremely passionate about what he does and that shows in the way he talks about his selection and how excited he is to share it. He offers a unique and stellar tasting that should not be missed. We will for sure be back and would recommend 10/10! read more

Section Wines Winery - wine barrels stacked on shelves - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Buellton, California

Marco and everyone here was so gracious and welcoming. They greeted us upon our arrival with handshakes and a smile. Then we entered their facility and were all amazed at the gorgeous paintings in the wall. They thoroughly explained the compositions and origins of their wines as we enjoyed a tasting. They served various cheeses, chocolates, almonds and crackers that paired beautifully with their wine selection. They truly made my wine tour of Santa Barbara! Marco we wish you the best and hope you have great success. You won't regret visiting here and enjoying their original wines! Everyone here is so passionate about wine and what they do it permeates the facility. Thank you! read more

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Oh my GOSH, is all I have to say! What an incredible, special wine experience! Marco was AMAZING and so passionate about his wines! I took copious notes on each of his wines but I will remember the descriptions he gave us and his beautiful artwork/labels. I felt so BLESSED to have experienced this! Thank you Marco! read more

Section Wines Winery - Mario with his beautiful artwork labels - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Buellton, California

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I absolutely loved meeting winemaker Marco and learning about his story, learning about and sampling his wines, and how they pair with art (beautiful labels). I could have sat with him all day! Highly recommend. read more

The winemaker hosted the tasting and explained he left making wine at Stags Leap to start his own where he had more control. The wine was superb. The BDX Bordeaux Blend stole the show and is the current favorite of our trip to the valley. Highly recommend this wine!! read more

Section Wines Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Buellton, California

After trying wine at different wineries this was by far one of our favorite. This boutique wine had really good wine. It's a cute atmosphere has good art displayed. We usually don't drink white wine but this white wine we bought was so good. For sure will recommend to friends and family. read more

Section Wines Winery - Love the art on the business cards, bottles. Delicious wine. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Buellton, California

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Visiting Section Wines during our wine tour of the Santa Ynez Valley was a wonderful experience on multiple levels. When we first arrived to an industrial area, I had no idea what to expect. Entering into Section wines we were first greeted by Marco and second by the wonderful aroma of racks of French oak barrels aging wine. Right off the bat you could tell Marco had a passion for what he has created. He truly cares about the wine and wants to make something that not only taste excellent buts makes you fill something in your soul. The art that adorns the walls and graces the labels of the bottles add an extra layer to the story of each bottle. The combination of foods to taste along with the different wines was paired perfectly. When the visit was completed we left with numerous delicious bottles of wine and greater appreciation of the love and passion that goes in Section Wines. Grazie Marco! read more

Rainy day in Buellton means heading out to Section Wines! Marco has a unique passion and knowledge for his very personal winemaking. We will return and we are looking forward to watching his business become increasingly successful! read more

Section Wines Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Buellton, California

After canceling our trip to Solvang twice since COVID-19, we finally were able to go for a long weekend. Our wine tour guide selected "Section Wines" as our first stop. WOW WOW WOW! We were so impressed with the greeting, presentation, and wines. I don't want to provide details about all the wonderful things; let's just say the time spent with the Company's Stupendous Somalia, Alex, was absolutely nothing short of a most delightful and incredible experience. The time flew by way too quickly, and we cannot wait to go back; hopefully having the opportunity to meet the owner, Marco. We shared the wines we brought back with our next door neighbors yesterday, and they were phenomenal and thoroughly enjoyed to the last drop! June Margiotta & Darryl Pendl Oceanside, CA read more

Section Wines Winery - Alex (left), the Stupendous Somalia, and Guest, Darryl. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Buellton, California

Marco and his staff (Angela) are nothing short of what made this area delightful to visit back before it became "hip". His passion for winemaking sparks excitement. His wines are hands down some of the best in the area. With hints of their origin they are fully Italian and are the best we have had on our visit. Pay close attention to this winemaker and get on his wine club early because he is the real deal. read more

I visited Marco after finding him on Google and seeing the great reviews. I am studying wine and found him to be so helpful, explaining everything so I could understand. The things I was learning came to life. I loved hearing his stories of his wine journey. You can see, hear and taste his passion of his winemaking. The wine is amazing! If you are traveling either direction on 101, he is worth the stop in Buellton but make sure to make a reservation as he doesn't do walk ins. read more

Amazing. We went on a wine tasting tour and it was the best one of the day. Must go in this area. read more

Marco is very passionate and knowledgeable on wine making. He is very funny, friendly, and overall a great wine expert. If you want a welcoming/amazing wine tasting experience I highly recommend trying this place out read more

Call and make an appointment to visit Marco if you're in the area. He's amazingly knowledgeable and a wonderful host. You'll love the wines. Join the club you won't be disappointed!! read more

My husband & I did a 2-days wine tasting tour in Solvang last week. We tasted many amazing and unique wines, but by far our favorites were the wines from Section Wines. Marco's passion for winemaking is evident when you taste his wines. We can't wait to visit again, but in the meantime, we will definitely be ordering more. Our favorite: Il Saggio 2016 read more

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Visited this tasting room during a winery tour going to different wineries and had a blast, Marco was very welcoming and informative about all his different wines that he makes and has passion for. Will definitely return to Santa Barbara just to visit him and enjoy more of his wines. read more

Artsy, chill ambiance. Marco (owner) is knowledgeable and such a kind spirit. He truly cares about the wine and his guests. The wine and pairings are phenomenal and definitely worth stopping by to experience. Highly recommend visiting. read more

A simple, down to earth, personal experience with Marcos. He speaks about his wines, the vineyards he selects from and the region with knowledge and passion. A wide selection of different wines all made with care and intent. Don't miss this spot if you are looking for an intimate tasting experience. read more

Fantastic Sunday afternoon relaxing on their patio sipping white wine and sampling some delicious infused olive oils. Ren helped us and she was extremely friendly and chill. We walked out of a couple of stuffy tasting rooms to find this one and we definitely made the right call. read more

Great quaint wine tasting room with lovely customer service! PLUS they were rockin' Fleetwood Mac on vinyl. Go say hi, taste some great wine, and learn about the cool wine label artwork! read more

I love this Wine! Marco & Rory made us feel welcome and almost like family. Their wines are outstanding and their passion for the art of winemaking is evident in every glass of wine that you taste. We will be back often with more friends and family and yes...we are now wine club members for life! CHEERS! read more

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Marco blew our minds... The experience at this winery was so unexpected and unique. The wines (and the story behind each)are amazing. Both reds and whites are delicious. Can't recommend enough read more

The highlight of our day of touring wineries. You will not find someone more passionate about his profession and it comes across in spades. Don't miss this experience of a boutique winemaker. Highly recommended. read more

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We stumbled on this place through Yelp. My wife didn't notice that it was by appointment so we walked up at around 12:30 on a Thursday afternoon and Marco was driving a forklift. Without hesitation, Marco invited us in and they set everything up. I am not kidding that these are some of the best wines we have tasted in our 25 years in California wine country. Marco and Alex took their time to explain the varietals and were like friends when we left with 3 bottles. We will definitely be back! read more

I had the incredible opportunity to meet a true artist and entrepreneurial wine maker, Marco Lucchesi. He will be the Steve Jobs of wineries. There is no compromise in his product. The primary ingredients include pride, passion, patience, endurance, courage and his upbringing in Tuscany. His art is a reflection of himself. If you have a passion for wine or even just inspired by those follow their dreams visit www.sectionwines.com read more

When you pull up you see a fairly grungy looking industrial unit, but looks can be deceiving, this was by far the best wine tasting experience I've had. Marco is a real honest character with a huge passion for the wines he is making. And his wines are just as full of character as he is! read more

5 Stars for Marco and his passion and enthusiasm for winemaking. We visited in conjunction with a Stagecoach Wine Tour and Marco's love for wine is contagious. He brings his rich Italian heritage and pays respects to Californian wine culture and history and it all blends into delicious wines and a great time. This was the only winery we felt compelled to buy a bottle from, Il Saggio 2016, an amazing Syrah Grenache and Cab blend. I'm so happy Section Wines was a stop for us on our tour. read more

Gorgeous tasting room! Super sexy atmosphere and delicious wines. Marco and Alex showed us amazing hospitality and would definitely return. My favorite tasting room we visited in Santa Barbara read more

Marco was informative and fun. Highly recommended. Love the wine. Joined our first wine club.