Cool tasting room located inside of the iconic windmills throughout Solvang! The wine maker was there when we arrived which was nice and the overall experience was very chill. No one pushed a tasting and allowed us to review the menu to decide what we wanted. I tried the mulled wine which was delicious! Loved how they didn't add any juices and sugar to their merlot based warm wine. Also loved the concept of the half bottle for the rose..was 2 full glasses and we saved a bit which was great! Overall a great visit and worth checking out. Only recommendation.. the entrance had a lot of boxes of wine and also on the counter which isn't appealing when you enter a business for the first time especially for us ocd people.. maybe put it behind the counter or just organize it so it's not so cluttered as you enter... first impressions can be the last for many :) read more

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Great pre concert place to dine next to the Lobero Theater. Particularly enjoyed the lamb so succulent. Excellent service and choices of their own wines. Will go again. read more

When God closes all doors, he keeps a window open! This sentence holds so true for this cozy little Wine tasting room. Solvang town is almost dead after sunset and we ended up here because this was the only place open late apart from Solvang Brewing Company. We entered the place in the middle of a game which was being conducted by the host/owner involving all the customers. The tasting plan lets you taste 6 types of wines, each with a unique name and the reason it has been named so. Oh and FYI "Sevtap" is the surname of the owner, whereas my husband and I were proud that we deciphered it as "Seven (types of wine) + taps" !! Ok laugh it off! This place also has a small stage where live music is played every Saturday. Since we were visitors, the owner and his friend were kind enough to jot down few places to see in and around Solvang. read more

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Yes! Great wines! Formerly in solvang, now in Santa Barbara. Great spot for wine and a snack

A tasting room open until 8 PM in Solvang? Sevtap gets 5 stars for that alone, everything in that town closes by 5, so we were very happy to find somewhere to hang out for a bit before dinner! The wines were great. We enjoyed all the wines we tasted, and I purchased two bottles to take home, the Serendipity Sauvignon Blanc and the Hakuna Matata Merlot. Good stuff! Arturo, the owner, is a great guy, super fun to hang out with. He has done an amazing job with the tasting room, I loved the ambiance in here, it is very comfortable and laid back. This tasting room is definitely worth a stop if you are in Solvang! read more

Sevtap was the winery in downtown Solvang where we started our tasting on a week long excursion into the Santa Barbara wing country with the 4 day Vintners Visa pass to nearly 40 local wineries. Located just slightly off the touristy beaten path of quaint old world architecture we found the unassuming winery tasting room. It was early and our party of 4 were the only ones in the place. It was a funky place with colored banners hanging from the ceiling and the chalkboard covered walls full of all sorts of art, provided by the various patrons who visited before us. The proprietor was a fun guy sharing some colorful stories about his path from his native Turkey to some of the steps it took before he got in the wine business and ultimately started Sevtap Winery a few years ago. His wines surprised us a couple of different ways...first, there was not a Pinot Noir to be found - hmmm, isn't that what this entire region is known for? Just watch the movie Sideways and you'd be convinced that's the only worthwhile wine in the region. Well, I disagree, I believe the region has so much more to offer so I was very pleasantly surprised to find a tasting the focused more on big bold reds. This is the second surprise I was treated to...not only were there not any Pinot Noirs but there was, what I consider to be a rare find - a nice Petit Verdot that he calls, "Pillow Talk". I also enjoyed his Malbec which is another wine that I did not expect to find. Along with his Cabernet_Franc and the Cabernet Sauvignon I was very pleasantly treated to some of the biggest and boldest reds of my trip so far. All-in-all, I have to say this was a great stop on TheAmericanWineTrail.com. read more

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I had the Clay Pot Shrimp W/ Chorizo. It was awesome. It came with a beautiful fresh loaf of bread that you can buy separately. I would courage you to try this place out. read more

I came to explore Solvang and really wanted to go wine tasting while in the area. I searched Yelp for where to go and thought Sevtap had the best reviews. Sevtap has just changed their location and I was one of their first customers on their opening day at their new location (Location is now on Copenhagen Dr). We were three of us wine tasting and the owner was truly one of the reasons why the wine tasting was so great! The owner was a really neat guy and my family and I enjoyed chatting with him. For the wine tasting there was 1 white & 6 reds to try. I usually only really drink whites, but enjoy trying reds to find one I like. I really enjoyed the white called "precious" (That was a given for me), but the thing that surprised me is how much I enjoyed most of the reds! That doesn't happen often. I really enjoyed the red called "pillow talk", it was really good! We ended up using the Yelp offer which was to buy three bottles and get a free wine tasting. We bought precious (a chardonnay), nola (a merlot) & pillow talk (a petit verdot). Excited to open one of these on Christmas as well as give one as a gift! Before we left the owner told us we could be the first to leave a note on his chalkboard wall, which we of course did. Love the idea of him having a chalkboard wall for people to leave notes on about the place! Will definitely be back when I'm in the area! read more

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What a cool tasting room and a perfect place to come and give your feet a break from shopping if in Solvang and in need of a glass or two. Ambiance: Such a non traditionally set tasting room. It is so unique and gives the eyes so many things to look at while sipping down some great wines. I wish we came in on a Friday or Saturday as Arturo told us they have live music but guess that means we just have to come back. Total score: 5/5 Service: Arturo (owner of this joint) is awesome at what he does! Come in sit down and let him guide you through his wine..bonus point is that he anything but a 'wine snob' and is a total hoot. Total score: 5/5 Price: This is a great tasting spot as a full tasting only sets you back $15 however I feel the wines (if you wanted to purchase them) were a bit on the pricey end than they needed to be (but hey that's a personal opinion after all I was born and raised in Napa Valley) Bottles start at $25 and go as high as $57 (I get it, good wine cost money however I felt this wine was more of an everyday wine than a wine you bust out for a special occasion so could have been priced a bit lower but hey it was still good) Total score: 4/5 Favorites: The Jet'aime Jet'Adore Malbec was grand. read more

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First wine tasting room in Solvang. Art, the winemaker, is definitely the best host I've seen. We were there with a couple and one other guy, and he did a great job in engaging the whole group in conversation and making everyone laugh. He really helps to give the place a laid-back, comfortable, non-pretentious feel. And wine tasting SHOULD be fun! The Sevtap room is also decorated with blackboards for people to leave their mark, more blackboards with the wine names in chalk, and lots of open space for live music, so it has an overall very casual feel. It's also the only "nightlife" in Solvang..... it officially closes at 8 but he will keep it open if people are still hanging out, having fun, and buying wine. I wasn't crazy about any of the wines and didn't purchase any bottles (although the couple loved the Stephanie) but I still had a great time hanging out here. read more

This place is truly deserving of five stars because not only is it a great winery, but the owner is awesome, funny, entertaining and fantastic. The tasting room is fun, flirty, musical and very childish in a good way. Overall it is definitely a great winery! We didn't even think much abut this place on the first pass, but coming back towards the car, we noticed that this place was emitting strange musical noises so decided to pop on by. The whole place was dark, and covered from floor to ceiling in writable walls. The owner actually encourages chalk art, or just you leaving a quick note to say you were here. I think this was an incredible idea since the bf was excessively entertained from this. The wines are good. The prices for tasting are reasonable for such delicious whites. I don't remember being too impressed by the reds, but the whites were truly something else. I ended up with 2 bottles! I would not hesitate to come back here. The owners stories are also well worth your time and money! read more

Sevtap is hands down our favorite winery, we can't wait for gay new Santa Barbara location to open. Great wine, great bread and tremendous hospitality! Thanks Art! read more

It was my girlfriend's and my first time visiting Solvang and Sevtap was the 2nd tasting room we walked into. It was toward the end of the day when we walked in and the only other person present was an employee doing something on a computer in the corner. You could immediately tell he was disappointed that we walked in and distracted him from whatever he was doing. The guy's first words to us as he hesitatingly left his computer were... "You guys aren't drunk are you?" I can't serve you if you are drunk." Mind you we were both completely sober and well behaved...believe me, especially for me - we were well behaved. It was just hugely off-putting and unprofessional. I don't have time for this nonsense - we turned around and walked back out the door and the guy went right back to his computer, likely relieved that we left. That's ok because so were we! We made our way down to Lucky Dogg Winery and had an amazing time! Their tasting room was full of fun, jovial people and the staff were excellent! And so were their wines!!! So, skip this place, which probably makes a killing on tastings because they are in the bottom of a windmill and head over to Lucky Dogg! read more

5 stars I showed up to sevtap restaurant mid day on a Saturday with a group of 7. We were pleasantly greeted by the owner, Art and given the best table in the restaurant. We enjoyed many menu items including the cheese board, charcuterie, flat bread, beet salad, mussels and my personal favorite, the fried turnip. The house wines were exceptional. We fought over the bread! Thank goodness Art kept it coming. I don't think I could decide which one I liked more between the rustic country bread and the olive and rosemary. This meal was a top ten day in a beautiful restaurant, made all the more wonderful by the owner who took excellent care of us. At the end of our meal, he brought us a fresh loaf of bread, straight out of the oven. I can't wait to go back. This was not a meal I will soon forget. read more

I wanted to do some wine tasting while in Solvang but many were closed. I'm also not a Pinot fan, which makes wine tasting in this region rough. I happened to park by Sevtap and almost made the mistake of dismissing it as looking too touristy - the windmill building does have that vibe. Glad I gave it a shot! Such wonderful Bordeaux style wine - a style I love, and these were well done. The vintner was pouring, personable and attentive with nice background on the wines. I did the red tasting - 6 pours for $20 - and they were complex, lush and each was unique. Seating is limited especially now, so I doubt you'd be as lucky as me and be able to slide in without a reservation (it was a Wednesday so likely slow). I highly recommend for fans of rich reds! read more

One of my favorite places to stop by on any trip to Solvang. Everyone in there is fun and friendly and the wine is all great. We had a lot of fun with trivia night and came back for some live music the following night. I'm so happy to this place do so well because it's such a gem there. read more

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Repeat loyal customers!!! All of his wines are intriguing, delicious, just amazing. I've even developed a love of whites because of his wines. They are crisp, clean, rich. He is setting the bar very high we are in love. Art received a very well deserved 2015 California Winery of the year!!. His tasting room is a great place to relax, express yourself and drink some of the best wines around. read more

Sevtap Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Had a great time. Art entertains you with his stories and his wine is excellent. We bought two bottles. I would recommend visiting his establishment if you are in Solvang. He mentioned that they have live music on weekends which is cool. The decor of the store is very cool. read more

Sevtap Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

For those out on a wine tasting tour in the area, definitely try and make it to this little gem. It's a fun, quirky spot and gives you much more bang for your buck than most wineries! It was near the end of the day (lol) so I honestly can't remember exact price/number of tastings but trust me, it's a deal. Spoke with the owner and he was very friendly and accomodating, even with our rather large group. Out of all the wineries we visited, this was one of the most memorable. read more

Sevtap Winery - Sparkling red wine - like champagne, but less sweet. Loved it! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Great atmosphere and the owner and staff are wonderful. The fresh bread is amazing! We have been a customer of Sevtap since they were at their original location in Solvang. We drove especially to Santa Barbara so we could buy some wine and enjoy some bread. We look forward to going back and enjoying more of their expanded menu. Highly recommend. read more

Great place, very chill hang out atmosphere and the owner/bartender was very inviting. We were a little worried at first that we didn't see how much prices were or anything and was kind of just assumed to do a tasting. My friends and I liked Serendipity the most and kind of felt like we should have gotten a bottle. Hit up the visitor center, there's a coupon for 2 for 1 wine tasting. Its normally around $10 for 6 tastings but ended up being only $5! read more

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Great expierence, awesome wine. The owner and maker of these fine wines, Art, is very friendly, personable, and I really enjoyed my wine tasting expierienelce here. The wine tasting room is nicely located in the heart of Solvang and the room is incredible. Has a bar like set up with a stage and monster screen to watch sporting events. The whole place is very creative and fun and is recommend this placev to anyone who wants to try a variety of red and white wines that are made locally. read more

Sevtap Winery - The last of my final glass of tasting.. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Gorgeous outdoor patio with super tasty tapas, wine and homemade breads all by the Art Sevtap, the wine maker himself. We were blown away by the quality and freshness, perfect pairings with each of the white wines on the tasting menu. I'm a genuine foodie and usually difficult to please. Can't wait to go back! read more

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A solid GEM next to the Lobero! We had an hour to kill before our Lobero show and saw Sevtap as we were walking past and decided to go in. What a treat! We tried two of their white wines--one lovely, one fabulous! The owner makes the bread himself---perfection. The tapas (lamb and crab cakes) were excellent. Our server, Micheal was attentive, pleasant and a delight to talk with. The owner/chef also stopped by our table to see how we were enjoying ourselves (always a good sign!). We will definitely return! read more

1) go to Sevtap 2) get some wine 3) level up This place is amazing. Great wine, great music, great times. Ask for Art and he'll tell you some great stories. I drew a cool picture in chalk on the wall last time I was here, but Art covered my art with some other art... Artception! (Full disclosure: I had some wine before writing this review.) read more

Keep walking, don't waste your time. The male pourer was not friendly, helpful or attentive. A person whose job is to pour wine should possess at least some of these qualities. Overall my experience was not a positive one and it is all due to this man's short, rude and dismissive attitude. Will definitely not be back and you should not either. read more

Atmosphere - 2: Live music was probably the only thing that was of any effort. Interior was not even decorated, piles of styrofoam on the front end of the entrance is a sore sight for eyes. Wine - 1: I did not even finish the wine tasting, didn't want calories with no enjoyment. The wine is improperly stored causing it to oxidize. All the wine tasted sour. Service - 1: When I decided to share my tasting rather than get two, I was greeted with a rude "oh, ok fine". read more

I dont like to give bad ratings but this one had to get one due to their "customer service". We where there this weekend for qwine tasting. We having been coming to solvang / los olivos for years specifically for wine tasting. We decided to go in there this past Weekend because it was the only place open late at night so we wanted to get a drink before we headed over to our room down the street. We show up with our baby in the stroller who's asleep and the woman working right away says "sorry we cant accept you , you have a child" We have taken our baby everywhere wine tasting to name a few baby friendly wine tasting rooms : dascomb, hideaway, waylan wines, f2, it goes on and none of them have discriminated against that or made me feel like shit just because of that comment. We even asked different wineries to get a second opinion in case we were i. The wrong but even all of them believed what you guys did made no sense and horrible. I know there are going to be the occasional people who will judge any parent for any decision especially for taking my baby wine tasting but you dont make that decision and you especially dont "discriminate" in that sense. It was very very rude, and I will no longer be coming here. read more

Had a great experience with great wine! I chose to taste the whites and I liked all of them. I purchased the wine named after one of the owner's dogs because the proceeds goes to an animal shelter and the wine was good! Chelsi was working and she was wonderful; knowledgeable about the wine and the area, great wine and great conversation. read more

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LOVE the fact they are open till 8pm. Got a 2for1 tasting coupon from another winery that was closing as my husband and I were trying to come in. The owner?/ pourer was friendly, and funny. He had a dry sense of humor and made you feel pretty comfortable. They sell unique wine barrel furniture there. To be honest, I was not a fan of the wines, but that's just personal preference. I would still recommend to go here for tasting. Make it your last stop since they are open so late! I will still go back the next time I'm in Solvang and see if my palate has changed and of course the wines will be different. read more

One of the first wine tasting rooms I visited while in Solvang. I came in with my partner and got a tasting lead by the owner of the Sevtap himself! Very rarely do you get a wine tasting lead by the owner, so it was a very special treat for those in the room. There were only two other small groups there with us, so I felt we were well-attended to. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. The white wine tastings were great! Came home with a few bottles. read more

Stud wines. Stud dude. Stud space. If you like whites, the inspiration is a great steel barrel batch. Head over for music. Stay for the wine. It's within walking distance from the downtown Solvang restaurants and breweries. And it's a MUCH better choice. Go. read more

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Establishment was nice and pricing was very reasonable. Staff member was very kind and knowledgeable. I had a great time and ended buying a great bottle of wine. I had all red wines and they tasted amazing. I would recommend you check this ace out if you're in the area. read more

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I like to think of myself as a budding wine connoisseur. Solvang is the perfect place to develop my palette, obviously, as anyone knows who has been here. The hard part about developing my passion for wine is the "hoity toity" snobbery that goes along with it. Enter Sevtap. The perfect blend of amazing wines and casual expertise that make the genius and newbie feel equally at ease. Art is one of the best and he produces the best. Wine is 4 dimensional, only enjoyable when all aspects are in place. Sevtap covers them all and I cannot wait to return. read more

Sevtap Winery - Art in his element. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

Love this place! Great wine, fantastic atmosphere, and we love the owner, Art!!! He is the best host around and truly enjoys his customers and his passion for wine is contagious! This place seems to attract people who are very friendly and like to engage in casual conversation with others....each time we've been there it's like we're meeting good friends. There's such a great vibe here that seems to rub off on all the patrons and makes for a great time! Love the chalkboard walls and all the fun messages written all over them. If you haven't been to Sevtap, you're missing out! Can't wait until we can head there for Trivia Night!!! It's a must! read more

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We happened to stroll by this place on the way back to our hotel and my husband wanted to pop in. So glad we did! It is seriously great wine. We wish we could join the wine club but we moved to Utah... stupid laws... anyways we definitely recommend the place. We're hoping to come back here on another trip back to Cali. Oh and sign up for their emails. They send out some deals and/or upcoming events. Loved the Cab 'Zig-a-zig-ahh' read more

This is probably my favorite tasting room in California. Their red blends are the most unique combinations you can find around here, and very different from the general wines from Passi Robles or even from Napa and Sonoma. If you are looking for full bodied wines on the drier side, look no further! The ambience of the tasting room is great, and perfect for a relaxing getaway! read more

The owner of this winery was an absolute delight! Filled with jokes and knowledge of the wine he was serving. I will ONE MILLION PERCENT come back here. read more

I hardly ever leave negative reviews as I believe everyone has bad days but this is the exception to that rule. I went here on Monday night after a perfect day wine tasting with a smile on my face, ready to continue tasting good wine. From the minute my friend and I walked in, we were greeted with hostility and it was clear that our presence was inconvenient for the owner. Confused by this and trying to lighten the mood, we tried some small talk but were met again with disdain. At this point, I had no interest in continuing to taste the wine as the owner was incredibly arrogant (and without reason as the wines were nothing special) so we chose to leave instead before our tasting was over. Apparently this opinion makes me an "idiot" as I have read in his responses to other negative reviews. Classy! Get over yourself, my friend. Neither you nor your establishment are that interesting. Solvang is too charming of a place for this type of behavior to be accepted. Take your patronage elsewhere. read more

Delicious wine with an insanely intelligent soon to be sommelier, Art. We will be back to buy more bottles! read more

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