Professional, affordable and convenient. I worked with the owner, Chris, to secure private transportation to a couple of wineries in the Solvang/Los Olivos/Santa Ynez area this past weekend. From the start, Chris was very responsive and easy to work with. My wife and I had a full itinerary, but if you need help identifying the best wineries to visit, Chris and his staff are very knowledgable of the top choices in the area. What's perhaps the most impressive thing about Chris and his drivers is that they know where each winery is by memory. Chris didn't use Google/Apple maps one time - we told him the winery we wanted to visit and he got us there quickly. You can't beat that. We highly recommend Wine Tasting DD of SB for any folks that need private transportation in the Los Olivos/Solvang/SY area! read more

Safest and most reasonably priced way to enjoy wine tasting. We have used this driving service twice and would definitely use again in the future read more

Service is great, the drivers are very knowledgeable of the local area and wineries. Highly recommend.

Loved having a private driver to take us wine tasting in the valley. Chris is super professional and easy going. great guide and driver!

5 stars! Chris and team were the ultimate drivers and made our trip so easy. We will be back and use them again!

My experience with Wine Tasting Designated Drivers was amazing! Chris was very professional from start to end. He was prompt in responding to our initial request for availability and showed up on-time on the day of our tasting. We had some unexpected car trouble and Chris was very patient and understating in assisting with this issue. We will absolutely be calling Chris again for all of our next Santa Barbara wine country tasting visits. read more

Our party of 4 hired Chris for the day. Prior to our visit, he provided numerous recommendations for wineries and helped us plan our itinerary. He was on time, friendly, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Chris. read more

Chris was great. He was on time for our pickup, made some good suggestions on where to taste around town. He kept us on time for all of our appointments and in general was great to talk with. We really enjoyed our day tasting around the region and especially appreciated have a safe and friendly driver. I'd highly recommend using Chris. read more

Our experience with The Wine Driver group was absolutely amazing! Our driver, Mike, spent over an hour on the phone and texting with me prior to our wine day to plan out a wonderful itinerary of wineries and a fabulous lunch spot in Los Olivos. Mike was very knowledgeable about the area and made the day even more enjoyable by sharing interesting details and history about the area. Everything was perfect and the Wine Driver fee was more than appropriate. We will definitely use them again and recommend them to all our friends! read more

I'm giving two stars for the pre trip communication. That's was good. Other then that this was was worst driver I've ever had and we do a lot tasting all over the place. The seasoned wine tasting group of ladies that I had with me all agreed Mitch was the worst diver we have ever had. From the beginning when he showed up he was dressed as if he was going fly fishing. He never once opened a car door for any of the 5 ladies we had in the group. Never helped put our wine we bought in the car never even once got out of the car. Never engaged the group with any conversation or insight to the area. Basically he pulled up to each winery we went to dumped us off. And then we had to text him when we were done. Because of that we were late to all our reserved times at the rest of the wineries. Typically a diver will keep you on track. Specifically with this new required reservation system. Over all the companies responsiveness was good. Mitch should find a new job. I've had Uber drivers that were more friendly then him. Update now I am moving to one star if I could give this company zero stars I would. I get in my car this morning to head home from our winetasting weekend and our driver left trash from his snacks and crumbs all over my car it was disgusting that he was eating and crumbling food all inside my brand new car let alone leaving his dirty tissues and wrappers from his snacks. He didn't even have the sense to step out of my vehicle before he ate his snacks. I called the owner of the company to complain and they said the best they could do was refund to be $50 sure that'll cover the cost of a basic car wash. But in my opinionno way compensates for the poor service from our driver Mitch. read more

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We had the pleasure of having both Chris and Mitch be our drivers for two of our four days in the wine country! These guys were prompt, courteous, great drivers, and knowledgeable of the area. Though we had a set itinerary and knew where we wanted to go, both days the guys told us about other wineries that were absolute gems and we are so glad they recommended them! Not only will we use DDSB again, I would recommend them to anyone looking for a designated driver or transportation. It Is this safest most economical way to travel the area. read more

We used this service on our recent visit to Solvang and the surrounding wine region. We had to reschedule our trip due to illness and Chris was not only accommodating but understanding as well. On the day of our wine tasting trip, Renan drive us to several wineries. He was very knowledgeable about the area and very nice. We really enjoyed having him drive us around to share information and also keep everyone safe! We will definitely use this designated driver service again! read more

I've reached out to Chris a month in advance to book a driver. He asked me to let him know as soon as I have plans nailed down. I let him know what the plan is considerably ahead of time. He conveyed that he would contact me a week in advance to get the driver assigned. He absolutely failed to do this. His explanation was that he was planning to do the driving himself, therefore he didn't think there would be a need to contact me a week in advance as he promised. Obviously I cancelled this plan immediately as he cannot be trusted to follow through on his own words. Absolutely negligent. read more

This is GREAT!! This was our first time using wine tasting DD, but won't be our last. Chris, our driver, was very friendly and knowledgeable of the local wineries. You cannot beat the price!!! read more

We booked Wine Tasting Designated Drivers for our girls trip in Solvang. From the initial inquiry for a quote to the final drop off, service was fantastic! Chris was quick to respond, friendly, efficient, answered all our questions and got us to our wine tasting appointments on time. He was always ready for us, and gave a great recommendation for a sandwich spot for our picnic lunch. He even picked it up for us! We highly recommend this company! read more

Chris was our driver and he was great. I trusted him to drive my car, he knew his way around the area very well and made suggestions when we asked for his recommendations. He was familiar with all the wineries and suggested a new one we had a great time at. He was patient with us too! Lots of middle aged ladies in the car for two days! read more

First off, Amy was a doll!!!! She could have not have been more accommodating to our needs. She was very knowledgable on not only the wineries but also the local area, and helped us establish a great plan for the day. With the price of the service and what you receive, we found this to be a great option and were overall not one bit let down. If you're in the area and wanting to wine taste and not worry about driving, then is THE WAY to go. Ask for AMY! She's the best :) read more

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Chris was awesome , the best part of our wine tour experience thank you so much for everything chris! Our trip would not have been half as good without him as a driver going with this service is a no brainer read more

Mitch Robles was fantastic! He enhanced our experience by adding hidden gems of wineries and restaurants to our tour. We liked him so much we booked him for another day and he did not disappoint. He's easy going, didn't go on and on but could answer any questions asked. And he loves dogs and knows dog friendly places! We would be at a winery and while waiting he would go check and secure the next place for us to enjoy. Superb. read more

I was a little nervous using this designated driver set up, but the set up could not have been any better. Our driver was Kevin. He was on time, polite and professional. He was very accommodating to our needs. We had a great time wine tasting and felt very safe. I would 100% recommend this company. Excellent customer service from the beginning to the end. read more

Terribly disappointed in our driver Mitch. Typically when we have used a service like yours the driver is dressed in a suit and tie and presents himself very professionally. Mitch was dressed like he was going fly fishing. Also in past experience the drivers would open our doors, load purchased wine in the car and keep us on a time schedule. None of this happened with Mitch, we missed our appointment completely with one winery and was late to the others. Mitch also left trash in our car and crumbs were found all over the drivers seat the next morning. We asked for a full refund for the service and was offered a small discount. Very poor customer service on your part. Do yourself a favor and terminate Mitch ASAP. read more

Our specific driver and his services were horrible. Unfortunately. I would give ZERO stars if possible. The punctuality and cleanliness of the driver was unacceptable-- especially when paying for "a service". read more

Mitch was awesome!!! He is very knowledgeable about the area and knows all the wineries. He came early to get us and was very kind to wait for us as some of girls were not yet ready when he came to pick us up. We also appreciated how he dropped us at the front of the wineries and when we were done, he seemed to always see us and was there to get us right at the front. He got us safely to and from all of our destinations. Chris was also great at responding to our request and coordinating the driver for us, very easy and hassle free. Highly recommend this service. read more

What a genius business model. We had the best time wine tasting for my sister's bachelorette weekend! Christopher was our driver. After some contact emails, he showed up promptly and was ready to drive us around in our own car to wine taste in the Santa Ynez area. He knew exactly where to go, he dropped us off right in front, waited while we tasted (however long we wanted) and we would text when we were done and he would pull up the car. We knew where we wanted to taste, but he also recommended a couple places too for when we would be back in the area. We also stopped for lunch at a yummy deli, bought sandwiches and ate lunch at one beautiful winery. Christopher was patient with us as the day went on and I can't thank him enough. The cost for this awesomeness- $35/hr. We paid that and a tip!! A limo or van would cost so much more than that. If ever in the area tasting again we will definitely use this service again! read more

This is such a good idea! Our driver was Eric and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. He was very knowledgable and knew exactly the right places to go. We went to 5 wineries (I think? lol) and enjoyed them all. I couldn't recommend this service more. read more

This is they way to go if you want to go wine tasting! I was referred to Chris from a friend who's family utilized his service. It was so simple, I called him, told him where we would be and what time we wanted to go and that was it. Sally showed up promptly at 11am. She had a map and went over some of the wineries to find out what we were looking for and off we went! It was myself, my mother (in town from out of state), a friend of mine and her Mom. We piled in my friend's SUV and hit the road. Sally possesses a plethera of knowledge about the area and the wineries. She would drop us off at the front, park the car and meet us inside. Sometimes she hung back and you didn't even know she was there then all of a sudden she appeared with the car to cart us off to the next tasting. She would get the car for us when we were ready, called ahead to make reservations at another winery, helped set up our picnic and carried our purchases out to the car for us. We asked her to join us for our picnic and it was wonderful to hear all about the area. We felt like the rich and famous with our private personal chauffer. Talk about bang for your buck! This option for wine tasting is more than worth it!!! We will be doing this again for sure! read more

We just finished up a wine day with Mitch and it was phenomenal! This service is amazing! Mitch showed up on time (even a little early) and made great recommendations when we had some extra time to kill. I would absolutely use again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Mitch for a great day! read more

What a pleasant experience. Mitch was polite and knowledgeable. He met us at our hotel on time and knew the area like the back of his hand. The whole process was so easy and fun. Highly recommend! read more

This is such a good way to explore the wineries near Solvang! The 4 of us had a lot of fun with our driver, Eric, who knew so much about not only the area but all the wineries we went to! We didn't have any idea of what places to visit so he asked us which types of wines we enjoyed and then we were off! He took us to 5 wineries overall and even stopped at a local grocery store for us to stock up on lunch goodies beforehand. I would most definitely recommend doing this over any of the other wine tour options, you can't find a better deal or more personalized afternoon! read more

Fantastic!!! Christopher was so helpful and knowledgeable about the area! He picked us up right on time and took us to some places we hadn't been before. We had our small dog in tow and it wasn't a problem at all. It was so nice to be in the comfort of our own car, we didn't have to worry about anything. He even suggested some local spots to eat at. It was so nice not to worry about who was going to drive for once. Both my husband and I could enjoy our trip to wine country without the hassle. We will definitely be using Chris again the next time we're in the area. He's the über without the uber! ;) read more

My husband and I have done many wine tours, and Chris was the best purchase we've made! He showed up right on time to our hotel, was extremely professional, and very sweet. He is from the area so all we told him is what kind of wine we liked, and he planned a perfect 2 day itinerary. He knew exactly which wineries were the best for us, including private tastings to book (one being the best wine experience we've ever had with a winemaker). He planned our lunches perfectly by dropping us off at a winery and showing up with lunch in hand to eat at the next place. Hands down this was one of the best vacations. We will be using him again next time we are in the area, and highly recommend him! Thanks Chris!! read more

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We had a great time wine tasting in Santa Ynez with Chris and his DD service. He was super accommodating, knowledgeable about the wineries and fun to have as our driver. We will definitely use him again!! read more

Friends and I have used Chris' service on two occasions. Once for a rowdy group of girls for a bachelorette weekend wine tasting and another time for two friends and myself for a more relaxing day of wine tasting. I plan to call Chris every time I'm in the area wine tasting!! His rates are great and let's face it...what fun is wine tasting if someone in your group can't enjoy the wine?!? A DD is a must. Chris is fantastic!! To be honest, we were a bit skeptical the first time we had Chris as a driver. We were worried it could be a little weird having a stranger drive us around in our car. Not the case at all. Chris is there to drive you around, if that's all you want, however if you want to talk about wineries, the area, etc he is very knowledgeable and it is very easy to talk with him. OR... if you're like we were (a group of rowdy girls)...we invited him in to our conversations and by the end of the day looked at him as more of a friend rather than a stranger driving us around. He definitely knows his way around the area, has great suggestions if you're not sure where you want to go and lets you go at your own pace. While you're wine tasting he reads outside...ready and waiting to drive you to your next destination. Another thing that is great is that he is very accommodating. On both trips we asked him to drive us to the grocery store first so we could grab some lunch to bring with us for later in the day and on the second trip we ended the day asking him to drive us to an ice cream store. I highly suggest using Chris' service if you're in the area wine tasting!!! read more

Wine Tasting Designated Drivers - Bride-to-be, bridesmaids & our driver Chris leaving the last winery on a great day of wine tasting. Thanks Chris!!!! :) - Wine Tasting Room Near Me

Chris was great! We had no idea what to expect and he showed us around. He was very thoughtful and professional!

We had Chris as our driver. He was outstanding. He picked us up at every location and even picked us up lunch. 5 star review.

We used this service in Nov 2018 & were pleasantly surprised. Prompt, professional & super easy to coordinate. Christopher was our driver &was a pleasure to spend the day with. I would highly recommend to anyone! read more

What a great service. Chris responded almost immediately during scheduling. Mitch was our driver and we thought he was perfect. Super laid back and friendly but not overbearing. We'd already planned our appointments but if you haven't, Mitch has a wealth of knowledge of the area and the winery options. He is also an artist, so make sure to get his card and check out his website. Thanks Chris and Mitch for 2 fantastic days! read more

Chris was our DD and he was great! Our group had 4 adults, one toddler, and one infant. He was so kind and patient, and so knowledgable about wine country! He was a safe driver and was very go-with-the-flow in regards to our ever-changing schedule. We will definitely use this service the next time we are there! Thank you Santa Barbara Designated Drivers! read more

We had a great day of wine tasting with Chris as our driver! Chris was very nice and fun to chat with! Everything Was seamless and easy with Chris as our driver. Thank you for a great day and we hope to see you again! read more

Kevin was our driver and he was fantastic. Communication with him and the owner Chris was great. They took safety seriously which is a bonus these days, he wore a mask the entire time, chose not to wait in our car while we were tasting (even though it was 105F and we offered the reprieve of AC!), and was easy going but also not too talkative. We will definitely use Winetasting DD again the next time we visit Santa Barbara. read more