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

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

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

My friend and I went here to enjoy a tasting. Looked cute from the outside and we were so excited to try it. The gentleman(assuming owner) was so incredibly rude and immediately had a vendetta against us. From the second we walked in, he was completely annoyed by our presence. There were a total of four other people in the establishment. He made very rude comments throughout our tasting so much so, my friend began to feel defensive. Rather than partaking in this abusive relationship we threw down $20 and left before the tasting was finished. Bottom line: if you are female, not joined by any male counterparts - Take your business elsewhere. read more

So incredibly rude. I'm clearly not the only one who was pre-judged before even uttering a few words. It appears that many people have been treated similarly, which is sad. We ate at the lovely place next door and thought we may come in to have a glass of wine after dinner. The incredibly curt and nasty demeanor of the guy running the place put us off instantly. It also sounds like we were spared the indignity of tasting terrible wine. I suppose the universe was looking out for us by keeping us out of this (completely empty) place and avoiding horrific wine. Some of the descriptions were quite interesting, give the other yelp reviews a look. It looked cute, but given Mr. Nasty and his reception, I won't be back to find out if the wines are good or bad. Skip this windmill. There are plenty others to visit. Edit: See owner's response. That tells you everything you need to know. Not allowing kids wasn't the issue. It was the snotty delivery of that information that really put us off. Maybe a kind or even remotely friendly conversation would have gotten us to return to try the wine for ourselves. With that response? Not a chance. His demeanor is not appropriate for customer service. He got one star for the horrendous attitude and his response wasn't in any way apologetic. People have bad days but he seems to have more bad ones than good ones, according to the other reviews. I wish you luck. You will need it, judging the empty establishment I witnessed, the public has spoken. read more

I love wine tasting, but when you are welcomed with "you just looked at it" to a ? on the tasting menu, you immediately walk out. The way a customer is treated says a lot. May have good wine, but didn't get a chance to try it. read more

We were looking forward to this winery given the good reviews. However, we didn't get to try anything as we were basically kicked out upon arrival. My husband and I walked in today with our one-year-old daughter in her stroller. Our daughter was quiet and well-behaved. The woman behind the counter said that they didn't serve anyone under 21 and that we would need a good fake ID for our daughter to allow her to stay. We honestly thought it was a joke at first and laughed. And then we realized she was serious. Look, I realize not every establishment is child/family-friendly. I know that some people don't have and don't want to deal with children. And that is honestly fine. My husband and I try really hard to keep our daughter well behaved and quiet in public. Obviously, this winery is not child-friendly, and I would've had more respect for them if they had just come out and said that as opposed to hiding behind "we don't serve minors". Of course you don't, and how insulting to imply. The whole exchange was uncomfortable and bizarre. By the way, we have been vacationing in California this entire week and have done wine tastings at several vineyards throughout Napa and Santa Barbara. This was the first place to make us feel unwelcome with a child. We went on to another Solvang winery and two breweries, enjoying great beverages and service at each. Wish I could recommend these wines, but we didn't even have the opportunity to taste them. What a shame. read more

I will start with the wine. The wine was delicious. However, the service was horrible. The server by the name of Teresa was horrible. I would hate to say this wasn't a race issue but it was. From the moment we got there she made a big fuss. She kept assisting the white people next to us but failed to serve us. We wanted to do a wine testing and decided to order however she said she couldn't serve us. She decided to falsely accuse my two girlfriends of being drunk and couldn't serve them. Mind you we were not. Had we been, there's no way I would be doing this review. Teresa was absolutely racist. She decided to be nice to us once I talked to who ever seemed to be the manager/owner. Very disappointed here. read more

Sevtap's new space in Santa Barbara is perfect! The open area is modern and welcoming. Seating is available both inside and out doors. Large windows allow patrons to see inside the kitchen. We sat at an outside table to enjoy the sunshine. Art, the wine maker and chef greeted us. Our server, Michael, was very attentive, knowledgeable about the wines, and fun! We tried every option on the current Tapas menu and would gladly indulge in all of them again! The grilled octopus was THE best we've ever had. The Crab Cake w/ Remoulade was fresh and delicious. The house-made pasta with Ragu had a great chew and flavor. The Shrimp Scampi were large, butterflied, garlic-buttery, mouthfuls of Heaven. The Beet Salad was bright and tasty with big bits of goat cheese and a lovely champagne truffle vinaigrette. We've been fans of Art's wine for years and are very happy to have the opportunity to taste the results of his culinary gifts as well. But wait. Don't forget the bread! The freshly baked bread is "melt in your mouth" scrumptious. My personal favorite is the Jewish Rye with Caraway Seeds. This new "Gem" in Santa Barbara is a must if you are in the mood for great wine and fresh, handmade cuisine. read more

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Lovely atmosphere, Lovely people. The owner makes a point of stopping at each table and chatting with the people which we love. The food is fantastic and he makes his own wine. What's not to love? read more

I am responding to the owners comment that I am an "idiot" and don't like any wine. I actually love Solvang area as it is very beautiful and generally the people are super nice. I have rated other wineries quite well such as: Carhartt, Gainey, Sunstone, shoestring, Casa Cassara winery and looking forward to try others in the area. I have only giving 2 wineries a 1 star as I hate to do so. I am glad to see your passion for your wine making and business but it's not going to change my mind. Good luck to you! read more

So good, Nesrin best red so far and the serendipity sav blanc was perfect. Great atmosphere and Art was a wonderful host.

Nice wine tasting, their wines have pretty unique names. The service was ok until we showed our coupons... that`s the magic of coupons. they have a pretty cool blackboard wall so you can leave your message to the world with Chalk. FYE they have pretty cool card games about wine in the bar. read more

I've been to Solvang many times and have been to many wineries. I have to say Sevtap was, BY FAR, the worst wine I have ever tasted. My friend and I joked that we were actually vinegar tasting, as opposed to wine tasting. YUCK! We were unable to swallow any of the wine because it was so vile, and at one point just grabbed a spit bucket and brought it to our table. We even lied to the guy pouring the drinks, and told him we were further down the list of tastings - this was just so we could skip some of the vile offerings. I think the bad experience was also compounded by the fact that he had just opened this branch of his winery, and there were literally several rolls of labels sitting on the bar, and he was slapping the labels on to the bottles right then and there. How seriously unprofessional!!! Stay away - there are literally dozens and dozens of amazing wineries in this area!! read more

I was warned by another Yelp Elite when I checked in here that the wine was iffy, but trivia night made it all worthwhile. On that I would have to agree. The pinot served was cloudy. It was "explained" that Sevtap "does things differently than other wineries." I don't want to think too deeply on that subject. The trivia was a lot of fun. We totally bombed on the "Quotes from Comedies" since the MU decided to stay at the hotel. We would have nailed it and won if not for his absence. The problem was that the winner of the contest received a bottle of Sevtap wine. It was worth losing not to take it home. Sorry, but the wines are really rank. We couldn't even finish the bottle we ordered because the taste was so off putting. The vibe is fun and the server (I think Chelsea?) was great. Two stars are for the fun we had playing trivia. Oy. read more

The service was great and everything however their wines were just not enough for my pallet.

I arranged for a surprise party to take place here for my fiancé's 40th birthday and it went extremely smoothly! The only issue was at the beginning of my attempts, when I called and called the phone number on YELP and never got an answering machine or answer...Very strange. Best bet is to send an email and they will get back to you and also provide a cell number. After that hiccup, however, everything went well! The lady I spoke with on the phone let me know that they would do their best to reserve a section for our group but they didn't know for sure how busy they would be since we were there on the "80th Annual Danish Days" celebration. I told her I wanted to purchase 3 bottles to get the party started right away and she gave me suggestions on the white, red and sweet wine (my fiancé likes sweet drinks but this was a little too sweet even for him! Heads up!) The day of the surprise, my friends let me know that they had a spot in the ADORABLE/MODERN patio in the back. The owner had made sure we had a great area and checked on them 3-4 times to make sure everything was ok for the surprise and with the decorating. Very nice people. When we arrived, the surprise moment went well - even the rest of the place joining in!! It was WAY too hot, so we moved inside and later enjoyed the parade from the beautiful, quaint/comfortable patio! (Front row seats! After a few bottles, we were the most wild sideline participants for sure!) When we were leaving, I asked for a trash can for the remainder of the décor and the owner volunteered to throw it away for us. .that was nice! I had a really great time! Now, the only thing that is odd ... and this has to do with being the queen of water .. .but also, an alcohol drinking human ... they told us they didn't have water?? That's just not a good idea when youre serving ANY type of alcoholic beverage. We had to walk over to the ice cream shop to buy a bunch of bottles ... later I thought I saw him pouring water out of a BRITA (very small one that was running out) for a couple at the bar - which was, again, odd. One - so you DID have water? TWO - WHY such a small Brita? ...But, whatever. We'll give them the benefit of the doubt. Thanks Sevtap! read more

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My wife and I are enjoying a wine tasting at Sevtap winery we have fallen in love with the Grenache Rose, Make me sexy , and Step monster and by the way those are the names of the wines! read more

Don't miss out on this tasting room! It's "off the beaten path", so very easy to miss. Hip atmosphere, incredibly friendly and knowledgeable owner and comfortable feel. We felt right at home. In fact, it was pretty much home for the over 4 hours we spent here. We met and chatted with some fun local people (this seems to be one of the more local tasting room/bar). Our tasting turned into quite a few more glasses than were included at no extra charge. Delicious wines with detailed explanations, extensive history, and I learned more about wine making here than I have in my entire life. Basically reminded me of hanging out at a friend's house... A really cool friend who owns a vineyard... read more

Compared to most of the other tasting rooms in town, this one is head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to atmosphere, decor, friendliness. The wines are phenomenal, and homeboy that runs the place is pretty laid back and easy going! They have great hours, and live music. I hope my shameless plugs are still there the next time we go: prettygoodpodcast.com pgpeepcast.com read more

This place has got the most excellent wine in all of the Central Coast of California. I highly recommend anyone that is driving through Santa Barbara and up through the little danish town of Solvang to stop by here for the best wine. I first tried Sevtap Winery back in March on my trip back home to Santa Barbara. The owner of Sevtap Winery, Arturo Sevtap, is a cool and collective person that makes you feel right at home from the moment you enter. On Fridays, Saturday, and Sundays he will arrange for live music. This one time my wife and I went there, there was a couple from Spain visiting the US. The couple are musicians so they ended up singing and playing the guitar for us after they had a drink. One of the highlights of this place is that you are able to leave a piece of you behind by chalk. The whole interior of the wine tasting room has a paint on the wall that allows you to write on it with chalk. There are some extraordinary works of art in there, no pun intended Arturo (Art). Sevtap winery is the hip place in Solvang to sip on some wine. read more

Fantastic! Absolutely the best wines in Solvang... Arturo is friendly, funny, and more than generous with his pours. All of his wines are unique and delicious. I couldn't get over the amazing bouquets they all displayed, very complex and distinct. I dare say these are the best wines I've had to date! The atmosphere is relaxed and conversation with Arturo is enjoyable, both about the wine and most everything else. My fiance and I spent the better part of the afternoon just hanging out at Sevtap and the pours just kept coming... I wish I could name one wine that was my favorite, but honestly I can't. They are all outstanding. I could just swish and smell them all for hours, that's how good they are -before you even taste them! We were so impressed by his blends and asking about his next batch of varieties for 2014 (which will include a Malbec and a Sangiovese) that he invited us to this warehouse the next day for a barrel tasting! It was amazing!!! I can't wait to come back to Solvang and visit Arturo Sevtap! If you're into wines and looking for the best in the area then you MUST stop in at Sevtap! It's a taste sensation in all capacities. Do not miss out! read more

The interior is interesting with walls made of chalkboard materials that people are constantly writing on. The wine is good but not that much more so than other wines I've tasted. The prices however are higher than usual, $15 for a tasting and on average $40/wine. This price is at a premium to most in the region and is probably more attributable to the tourist trap nature of Solveng. When we came in the owner was nice enough but when two of his friends walked in we were not particularly thought of apart from pouring. read more

Amazing! Great wine, good service and very dog-friendly. We strolled one rainy afternoon into this quaint winery in the middle of Solvang with 2 English bulldogs. The winemaker/owner Art was very friendly and made us feel welcome, his knowledge of wine is impeccable and having him tell us his winemaking process made the tasting personal and special. His wines tasted unique too, we've tried 5 different tasting rooms in Solvang and by far this is the best and most unique tasting wines, the complexity of the flavors stands out as you take your first sip you think you know the flavor profile then you get a nice little aftertaste that's different. My husband and I ended up buying a case and will definitely buy another one once we're done. They also have an outdoor patio area where you can bring your own food and enjoy their wine at a leisurely pace. Highly recommend this place! read more

I came here with friends and came around afternoon time. There wasn't a lot of people here and I totally forgot to go to the Visitor Center to get the 2 for 1 deal where you pay $10 for 2 people instead of $10 per person for wine tasting. So go to the Visitor Center first! Anyway, they give 6 wines to try. They have a list on the counter of the wines that you can try. Service was good. Since it was empty when we arrived here, we were able to talk to him about the wines and the decor of the place. Very friendly person. Overall, good service and fun atmosphere. read more

Let me preface,I'm not a wine pro. I loved every wine I was served. The hot wine (Glögg) was masterful! Perfect warm spiced libation for a winter day. The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc was the best Sauvignon Blanc I have ever had (25% oak barrel) HANDS DOWN! Notable Whites; 2019 Grenache Rose 2016 Semillon 2013 Late Harvest Viognier - delicious golden raisin desert delight!!!! Worth a visit. read more

Without question, the highlight of our first trip to Solvang! All credit is due to the proprietor, Arturo, who truly has something special with Sevtap. Of course, his wines are outstanding (we particularly admired his syrah and sangiovese), but it's the sophisticated-yet-casual (and very fun) vibe that sets Sevtap apart from the other wine bars and tasting rooms we've visited in Solvang. For instance, Sevtap offers world-class wines, attracts a hip, diverse range of guests...yet "keeps it real" by offering trivia, acoustic guitars on a stage that you can play, etc. (And thankfully, Sevtap does not allow KIDS--as described in another review--because man, when I'm knocking back glasses of wine, I want to be around ADULTS, not tourists' rambunctious children!) After visiting for a tasting before dinner, we couldn't resist going back to enjoy the rest of the evening, and there's no doubt that this will be our main spot the next time we visit Solvang. read more

My friend and I only had time to stop at one tasting room so we made the obvious choice of going with the one with the best yelp reviews and we were not disappointed. The man working their makes the wine, how cool is that?! And he's very friendly and makes your tasting a personal experience. The music is fun and it looked like they also have live music at times. The walls are covered in chalkboard paint so you can leave your mark there, which makes it even more fun! All the wines were yummy! I hope to visit again soon. read more

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SevTap wines are my favorite. Highly romantic. Very floral and well-developed. Art knows his wine and loves talking about it. If I had to describe his products I'd say they are perfectly romantic. Too many wines are too acidic, have too much oak, or are just over the top in one way or another. These are all well-balanced and go down easy. The Cab Franc is my personal favorite, with the Sparkling Franc at a VERY close second. If you're in town you'd be missing out by not stopping here. For the record, on my last trip I stopped at around 2 dozen tasting rooms and filled 2 whole books with notes. This was the only one whose club I joined. These wines have a personality all their own and are worth taking time to experience. I'll be stopping here first next time I come around. read more

Amazing find in one of the most unique towns I've visited! Great complex wines that are sure to entertain you pallet.

Great food and wonderful service. We've been to Spain and know authentic tapas, Sevtap has done a great, delicious job replicating and then adding their own spin to traditional tapas. The house wine is good too. Highly recommend. Ask for the owner, he's very friendly. We came from the Bay Area and had an early dinner with our kids and the owner was very hospitable. Come by and check it out! read more

Sevtap is a fun place for wine tasting. It's not that traditional or stuffy type of place to do tasting, but a real chill and even funky place. All the walls inside are made of chalkboards so people write and leave messages, draw, etc. The wines are excellent, but the best part of our experience was chatting with Art the owner. He is friendly and knowledgeable about wines. We learned more about wines (and not his wines, but wines in general) from chatting with him and tasting wines than any tour, or any tasting we'd been to. Art was able to suggest tours, vineyards to visit, places to eat, etc. We did a lot of wine tastings in Solvang, and this was one of the few places where we bought some wine to take home. There are coupons (groupons) for Sevtap around town. Check this place out. They had said they were hoping to add a cheese shop, and as soon as they do we'll be back. We tired over 10 places in Solvang and this was one of the places that landed in our top 3. read more

Came here for trivia night and it was dead. No trivia, just a small group of girls wine tasting. Before me and my husband showed up we called 3 times with no answer. If someone would have picked up, and we would have known there was no trivia, we wouldn't have rushed out of a nice dinner to come to a tasting room that was pretty much empty. We decided to stay because we did rush over, and we had never tasted there before. Not only was the tasting expensive ($15 a person!) the wines were NOT that great. Some I couldn't even stomach and had to pour out in the bucket. Lame. Out of all the tastings, maybe ONE was ok. Not coming back. Much better places, for cheaper and better wines. The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars instead of 2 was because the atmosphere was chill. read more

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Wine Valley Inn (you can see my review on their page as well), which is a very short walk from Sevtap. So of course we had to stop by and check out why this place has such great reviews. We did the $15 per person wine tasting, which on that day included 1 white, and 6 red wines. Eventhough some of the wines we liked more than others, all of it was very good. Both of us liked the decore as well. The walls looked like they had a chalk drawings all over (not drawings done by kids). There was also a big projecter on one of the walls with tv being projected, and there was a small stage with a couple guitars. The highlight of our visit was Arturo. He was pleasant, fun, and had excellent customer service. I work in the customer service industry, and was very impressed with Art. He made the whole experience, and we will both be back to see him again! P.S. Art told us that he was about to start the process of moving his winery down the street. So make sure you look for the new address. read more

Awesome vibe, live music on Saturday nights and the owner is cool as well. I tried the chardonnay, the sauvignon blanc and the sangiovese. All were very unique! I would go back as it was conveniently located right next to our hotel read more

I love this place! Came here the first time two years ago and had a great time. Was excited to come back and see how it's changed. To my surprise, it was even more fun this time. I swear, the wines have gotten ten times better. A tasting of 6 wines for $15. Perfect. My favorite was the Wish You Were Here Sangiovese. So good. My husband and I split a bottle while sitting and talking to Arturo, his fiancé, and the interesting people sitting near us. They also had trivia night, which made for a very fun, competitive and social atmosphere. The owner is very funny and upfront. I guess if you don't have a sense of humor I can see how you might misunderstand his way of speaking to customers, but I personally find him to be genuine, friendly, and a blast to hang with. He's actually gotten really great at talking about his wines and explaining what goes well with each one and what different elements you might taste or smell when experiencing the wine. I've been in a lot of tasting rooms, and Sevtap is definitely the most fun! read more

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We came to Solvang for our annual girls trip. Our group of girls can be silly and Arturo was wonderful and truly catered to our group! The wines are incredible and the art is amazing. Such a chill vibe with music to match. We stayed at The Hamlet Inn and it was only around the corner, which was a plus! Really enjoyed this tasting room. read more

Sevtap Winery - Sevtap wine tasting room - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Solvang, California

A whole day of wine tasting, and this was our favorite! The owner was great- the whole day we heard a bunch of canned, scripted descriptions of the wines we were tasting, but Art was more genuine and relatable. The ambience was relaxed, wine was good, and we could walk back to our hotel. You could also get wine by the glass (lots of the places you do tastings you can only have the 1oz taste). read more

My wife and I stopped in here late afternoon on a Friday. This place was convienient as it was next door to our hotel the Wine Valley Inn & Cottages. We were the only customers in the placed urging our tasting. The tasting room is fairly spacious and they have live music later in the evening on the weekends. Note that this is one of the few options for "nightlife" (if you can call it that) in Solvang. Most everything else closes around 5:00PM. The host and winemaker is engaging and a lot of fun to talk to. The wine however was not really my thing. Not bad just not what I was looking for. Tasting wine is subjective, two people can have very different opinions on a particular wine. That being said, I enjoyed tasting the wines but, nothing impressed me enough to buy it. read more

This is just off the main strip (not hard to find, just not right on the main stretch of Solvang) and definitely worth a visit. Aesthetically, it's the most interesting tasting room in Solvang (you feel transported, walking in) and I liked that you have the option of tasting or enjoying wine by the glass. The owner was pouring and he was entertaining and a complete character. It was a fun experience, enjoyed his wines, purchased a few (Maya & their dessert wine were our favorites), and had an excellent time. I did notice after the fact that he overcharged us for the tasting (we shared one and he charged us for two) - I didn't go back to dispute it, but that was disappointing, considering we bought 3 bottles of wine as well. If you are visiting Solvang tasting rooms - do NOT miss this one! read more

We went in just for a taste but had a glass instead, and so happy we did! The wine is super delicious and the winemaker/owner, Arturo Sevtap is on hand to talk with. Really great place, really great guy, too. The tasting room is cool and has a stage where there was someone performing - and later that evening there was going to be a speed dating! How cool is that?! Later this year Arturo is having a grape crushing party. I have to come back for the party, and more importantly the wine, because you can't buy his wine anywhere else. I loved it. read more