Santa Barbara County Wine Country
Santa Ynez Valley Wines, grape to glass in Solvang, Buellton, Ballard, Los Alamos, Los Olivos and Santa Ynez.
Solvang Wine tasting and touring is a memorable and definitely not-to-be-missed experience in Santa Barbara County Wine country of Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley. Local grapes are planted, nurtured and crafted into award-winning wines that are sipped and savored worldwide.
More Than 120 Vineyards
Most of the 120+ wineries in the area are boutique and family-owned. Stroll through one of these vibrant vineyards or visit more than 20 tastings rooms in downtown Solvang. Area wineries welcome visitors year-round and it's easy and fun to do self-directed wine tours or enjoy guided tours. Oscar-winning 2004 movie Sideways , shot on location here, helped plant Solvang firmly in the wine scene. Wine tasting events abound throughout the year, so be sure to visit our events calendar for complete details.
Wine AVA
In Santa Barbara County, distinct American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), also known as wine appellations, comprise more than 21,000 acres of vineyards producing more than a million cases of wine annually. The region's east-west orientation and coastal mountains form a valley opening directly facing the Pacific Ocean. This unique topography allows the flow of fog and sea breezes to shape distinct microclimates, perfect for the cultivation of classic grape varietals resulting in world-class wines.
Santa Ynez Valley AVA, Ballard Canyon AVA, Sta.Rita Hills AVA, Happy Canyon AVA, and Santa Maria Valley AVA make up the Santa Barbara north county wine country. This area is known especially for its outstanding Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah, but also produces superior Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, and many other varietals in more than 120 vineyards.
Harvest Time
Harvest in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country is a revered time. In the early fall, visitors and residents piece together the story of our local wines, from grape to glass. Throughout September, as part of California Wine Month, you can enjoy events and promotions in Solvang and nearby Buellton, Ballard, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, and Santa Ynez.
For maps and complete information on current vintners, events, winemaker dinners and festivals:
- Santa Barbara County Vintners
805-688-0881 - Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association
800-563-3183 - Foxen Canyon Wine Trail
- Sta. Rita Hills Wine Growers Alliance
Artiste Winery and Tasting Studio 3569 Sagunto St. #102 Santa Ynez CA 93460
Tel: 805-686-2626 Fax: 805-686-2625
Website: http://www.artiste.com
E-mail: info@artiste.com
Winemaker Bion Rice specializes in the art of blending, and captures a sense of old world style with new world personality, handcrafing liquid works of art for your palate. Share your impressions with us at our 1870s art studio, located in Old Town Santa Ynez. As you sip and stroll around our comfortable Tasting Studio, we encourage you to express yourself by painting on our community canvasses, or by writing in our art journals.
Bridlewood Winery 3555 Roblar Avenue Santa Ynez CA 93460
Tel: 805-688-9000 Toll-Free: 1-800-467-4100 Fax: 805-688-2443
Website: http://www.bridlewoodwinery.com
E-mail: john@bridlewoodwinery.com,amy@bridlewoodwinery.com,Amy2@bridlewoodwinery.com
Bridlewood Winery is the Central Coasts most beautiful winery. Come and taste our large stable of Gold Medal award winning wines. Enjoy your visit and stay for a picnic lunch amid the scenic beauty of Santa Ynez Valley. Tasting daily from 10am-5pm.
Casa Cassara Winery 291 Valley Station Road, P.O. Box 2007 Buellton CA 93427
Tel: 805 688 8691 Fax: 805 693 1121
Website: http://www.casacassarawinery.com
E-mail: Barbara@ccwinery.com,Dan@ccwinery.com.
Casa Cassara Winery sits in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills between Lompoc and Buellton. We passionately make artisan style wines which radiate into Gold medals at every turn. Wines are very limited in production. Stop by our new tasting room in Buellton just off Highway 246 to discover more.
Coquelicot 2884 Grand Avenue Los Olivos CA 93441
Tel: 805-688-1500 Fax: 805-688-1611
Website: http://www.rvtwine.com
E-mail: heather@rvtwine.com
Coquelicot (ko-klee-ko) is the name "en francais" of the striking red poppy that graces the French countryside. Our 58 acre Estate Vineyard is an organically farmed property in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Sustainable farming and gentle, meticulous winemaking techniques converge to produce limited production wines that are a true celebration of life.
Firestone Vineyard P.O. Box 244, 5000 Zaca Station Road L:os Olivos CA 93441
Tel: 805-688-3940 Fax: 805-686-1256
Website: www.Firestonewine.com
E-mail: TastingRoom@FirestoneWine.com,VJuarez@foleywinegroup.com
Firestone Vineyard specializes in expressive high-quality wines from estate and select vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley. Long considered a destination for visitors to Santa Barbara Countys wine country, the Firestone Vineyard tasting room offers regular winery tours, delicious wines to sample and an idyllic setting for al fresco picnics. Now a member of the Foley Wine Group.
Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery 6121 East Highway 246, Santa Rita Hills Lompoc CA 93436
Tel: 805-737-6222 Fax: 805-737-6923
Website: http://www.foleywines.com
E-mail: LKekuewa@FoleyWineGroup.com,tastingroom@FoleyWineGroup.com
A showcase property sitauted in the renowned Santa Rita Hills AVA, Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery is dedicated to making small amounts of exquisite Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah in this extreme cool climate region. Come taste our award-winning wines at our beautiful tasting room, open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lincourt Vineyards 1711 Alamo Pintado Road Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-688-8554 Fax: 805-688-9327
Website: http://www.lincourtwines.com
E-mail: TPena@Foleywinegroup.com
Founded in 1996 by Bill Foley, Lincourt produces ultra-premium wines from Santa Barbara County. Named for his two daughters, Lindsay and Courtney, Lincourt offers charming atmosphere and award winning wines including estate and vineyard designated Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Proud member of the Foley Wine Group.
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room 1645 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-686-9336 Toll-Free: 1-888-777-6663
Website: http://www.llwine.com
E-mail: angie@llwine.com,andrew@llwine.com,colleen@llwine.com
Mandolina Wine Tasting Room 1665 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-686-5506
Website: http://www.llwine.com
Rideau Vineyards 1562 Alamo Pintado Road Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-688-0717 Fax: 805-688-8048
Website: http://www.rideauvineyard.com
E-mail: info@rideauvineyard.com,marlen.marketing@rideauvineyard.com
Tasting room and sales: Open Daily from 11 am until 5 pm We invite you to visit our charming Tasting Room and Winery for the most incredible wine tasting experience in the valley. Set amidst ancient oaks in a historic 1884 two-story Adobe home, as you enter our tasting room, you will feel as though you have stepped back in time to a place that has captured the feel of New Orleans and our owners Creole heritage. The staff at Rideau Vineyard invites you to visit us and enjoy our award-winning handcrafted wines and experience our warm Southern Hospitality. Check our website for a current Calendar of Events at www.rideauvineyard.com
Royal Oaks Winery & Tasting Room 1651 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA 93463
Tel: (805) 693-1740 Fax: (805) 693-1568
Website: http://www.royaloakswinery.com
E-mail: Beta@roblarwinery.com,Jennifer@roblarwinery.com
One of the Valleys best kept secrets. A boutique winery known for its handcrafted wines at reasonable prices, we offer wines for every palate. Filtered and low in tannins, the wines are elegant and complex. Visit our charming Tasting Room in Solvang. 1651 Copenhagen Dr. 805-693-1740 www.royaloakswinery.com
Sanford Winery & Vineyards 5010 Santa Rosa Road Lompoc CA 93436
Tel: 805-688-3300 Toll-Free: 1-800-426-9463
Website: http://www.sanfordwinery.com
E-mail: steve@sanfordwinery.com,donna@sanfordwinery.com
Focused excellence in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since 1981, Sanford Winery and Vineyards are located 10 miles west of Highway 101 in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. This cool, western-most part of the Santa Ynez Valley is ideal for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, resulting in wines of extraordinary balance and depth. Visitors are welcome to our brand new tasting room. Open daily except major holidays 11:00 to 5:00 (summer) and 11:00 to 4:00 (winter). Groups of 10 or more by appointment only.
Santa Barbara County Vintners Association P.O. Box 1558 Santa Ynez CA 93460
Tel: 805-688-0881 Fax: 805-686-5881
Website: http://www.sbcountywines.com
E-mail: info@sbcountywines.com,jim@sbcountywines.com
Sponsors of the annual Spring Vintners Festival and Fall Harvest Festival. Your source for wine touring maps, lists of producers, vineyards and events.
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association P.O. Box 1740 Santa Ynez CA 93460
Toll-Free: 1-800-563-3183 Fax: 805-686-4269
Website: http://www.santaynezwinecountry.com
E-mail: cmbashforth@verizon.net
The Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association was founded in 1993 and is comprised of 13 premium wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley. Each year the Association sponsors 4 Passport events and 2 Winery Dinners. The events they host build awareness and provide opportunities for consumers to sample the delicious varietals of the Valley.
Sunstone Vineyards & Winery 125 North Refugio Road, P.O. Box 1747 Santa Ynez CA 93460
Tel: 805-688-WINE Toll-Free: 1-800-313-WINE Fax: 805-686-1881
Website: http://www.sunstonewinery.com
E-mail: nicole@sunstonewinery.com,ashley@sunstonewinery.com
Sunstones organic vineyards and old world tasting room are located on a sun-colored stone embankment overlooking the Santa Ynez River, where you can sample ultra-premium, handcrafted wines. Enjoy your al fresco picnic surrounded by French country ambiance and picturesque scenery. Join Sunstone in celebrating food, wine, family and friends.
Tastes of the Valleys-A Sideways Wine Bar 1672 Mission Drive Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-688-7111
Website: http://www.tastesofthevalleys.com
E-mail: info@tastesofthevalleys.com,dorothybrunton@aol.com
Hand-picked wines from botique producers in "Sideways Country", wines like Ambullneno, Au Bon Climat, Qupe, J. Wilkes, Costa de Oro and Nonno Zito to name but a few. Buy a taste, a glass, a bottle or a case! Adding to the Valleys nightlife, we are open for after dinner tastings. When it comes to wine, were serious. Were fun. Were serious fun.
Vina de Blanco PO Box 1791 Santa Ynez CA 93460
Tel: 805-937-8181 Fax: 805-937-8118
E-mail: hblanco@abns.com
Wandering Dog Wine Bar 1539-C Mission Drive Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-686-9126 Fax: 805-688-7492
Website: http://wanderingdogwinebar.com
E-mail: susan@wanderingdogwinebar.com, jody@wanderingdogwinebar.com
Fulfill your wine wants and needs here! We have something to offer for every palate with over 200 wines from the Central Coast and worldwide. Sample any one of our tasting flights or create your own from the nearly 50 wines available by the glass as well as artisan beers!
Wilson & Bradford Wine Bar 1659 Copenhagen Drive, Unit C Solvang CA 93463
Tel: 805-294-0702 Fax: 805-688-1107
Website: http://www.wilsonbradfordwinebar.com
E-mail: info@wilsonbradfordwinebar.com
Wilson & Bradford Wine Bar has a warm, cozy and inviting atmosphere. We stay open late! You can do a standard "tasting" or enjoy a glass or a bottle while you sit down and relax. We also have some of the best beer available for those who prefer a cold brew.
Bridlewood Winery 3555 Roblar Avenue Santa Ynez CA 93460
Tel: 805-688-9000 Toll-Free: 1-800-467-4100 Fax: 805-688-2443 Bridlewood Winery is the Central Coasts most beautiful winery. Come and taste our large stable of Gold Medal award winning wines. Enjoy your visit and stay for a picnic lunch amid the scenic beauty of Santa Ynez Valley. Tours by appointment and tasting daily from 10-5
Casa Cassara Winery P.O. Box 2007 Buellton CA 93427 Tel: 805 688 8691 Fax: 805 693 1121 Casa Cassara Winery sits in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills between Lompoc and Buellton. We passionately make artisan style wines which radiate into Gold medals at every turn. Wines are very limited in production. Give us a call to find them or stop by our official tasting room at the Olive House, 1661 Mission Drive, Solvang. Please look for updates of our winery building progress on our web site.
Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room 1645 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA 93463 Tel: 805-686-9336 Toll-Free: 1-888-777-6663
Mandolina Wine Tasting Room 1665 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA 93463 Tel: 805-686-5506
Rideau Vineyards 1562 Alamo Pintado Road Solvang CA 93463 Tel: 805-688-0717 Fax: 805-688-8048 Tasting room and sales: Open Daily from 11 am until 5 pm We invite you to visit our charming Tasting Room and Winery for the most incredible wine tasting experience in the valley. Set amidst ancient oaks in a historic 1884 two-story Adobe home, as you enter our tasting room, you will feel as though you have stepped back in time to a place that has captured the feel of New Orleans and our owners Creole heritage. The staff at Rideau Vineyard invites you to visit us and enjoy our award-winning handcrafted wines and experience our warm Southern Hospitality. Check our web site for a current Calendar of Events at www.rideauvineyard.com
Royal Oaks Winery & Tasting Room 1651 Copenhagen Drive Solvang CA 93463 Tel: (805) 693-1740 Fax: (805) 693-1568 One of the Valleys best kept secrets. A boutique winery known for its handcrafted wines at reasonable prices, we offer wines for every palate. Filtered and low in tannins, the wines are elegant and complex. Visit our charming Tasting Room in Solvang. 1651 Copenhagen Dr. 805-693-1740 www.royaloakswinery.com
Sanford Winery & Vineyards 7250 Santa Rosa Road Buellton CA 93427 Tel: 805-688-3300 Toll-Free: 1-800-426-9463 Fax: 805-688-7381 Focused excellence in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since 1981, Sanford Winery is located 5 miles west of Highway 101 in Buellton, in the Santa Rita Hills AVA. This cool, western most part of the Santa Ynez Valley is ideal for the growing of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, resulting in wines of extraordinary balance and depth. Visitors are welcome to our rustic, creek-side tasting room. Open daily 11:00 to 4:00. Groups of 10 or more by appointment only.
Santa Barbara County Vintners Association P.O. Box 1558 Santa Ynez CA 93460 Tel: 805-688-0881 Fax: 805-686-5881 Sponsors of the annual Spring Vintners Festival and Fall Harvest Festival
Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association P.O. Box 1740 Santa Ynez CA 93460 Toll-Free: 1-800-563-3183 Fax: 805-686-4269 The Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association was founded in 1993 and is comprised of 13 premium wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley. Each year the Association sponsors 4 Passport events and 2 Winery Dinners. The events they host build awareness and provide opportunities for consumers to sample the delicious varietals of the Valley.
Sunstone Vineyards & Winery 125 North Refugio Road, P.O. Box 1747 Santa Ynez CA 93460 Tel: 805-688-WINE Toll-Free: 1-800-313-WINE Fax: 805-686-1881 Sunstones organic vineyards and old world tasting room are located on a sun-colored stone embankment overlooking the Santa Ynez River, where you can sample ultra-premium, handcrafted wines. Enjoy your al fresco picnic surrounded by French country ambiance and picturesque scenery. Join Sunstone in celebrating food, wine, family and friends.
Tastes of the Valleys 1672 Mission Drive Solvang CA 93463 Tel: 805-688-7111 Hand-picked wines from boutique producers in "Sideways Country", wines like Ambullneno, Au Bon Climat, Qupe, J. Wilkes, Costa de Oro and Nonno Zito to name but a few. Buy a taste, a glass, a bottle or a case! Adding to the Valleys nightlife, we are open for after dinner tastings. When it comes to wine, were serious. Were fun. Were serious fun.
Daniel Gehrs Wines 2939 Grand Ave. Los Olivos 805-693-9686 The Daniel Gehrs Wines label was founded in 1990 with production of only 1,000 cases. Although our production increased to 7,500 cases in 2001, the focus remains the same: creating small lots of high quality wines, offered at reasonable prices.
Stolpman Vineyards 1659-C Copenhagen Dr Solvang 805-688-0400 The vineyards at the Stolpman estate enjoy the warm days and cool nights of Ballard Canyon, which lies 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara County, on Californias Central Coast. The combination of climate, southern exposure, and limestone soils makes for a unique terroir suited to growing Syrah, Sangiovese, and Roussanne.
Buttonwood Farm Winery 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd. Solvang 805-688-3032 The warm and sunny setting of our Tasting Room beckons you to taste our wines, relax and sit on the patio or stroll through our garden. There is a $7.50 tasting fee which includes a Riedel crystal stem. Currently we offer samples of Sauvignon Blanc, Devin , Merlot, Hawk Red, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Although we dont pour daily samples of Syrah- Cabernet or Trevin they are available for sale. Visit us at 1500 Alamo Pintado Road daily from 11:00 to 5:00.
5 Bistro and Wine Bar 448 Alisal Road Solvang, CA 93463 Phone: (805) 686-2967 Fax: (805) 697-2120 Website: alisalcellars.com
Alisal Cellars 448 Alisal Road Solvang, CA 93463 Toll-Free: (800) 630-9941 Phone: (805) 686-4329 Website: http://www.alisalcellars.com
Au Bon Climat 1672 Mission Drive Solvang, CA 93463 Phone: (805) 688-7111 Website: www.AuBonClimat.com
Blackjack Ranch 2205 Alamo Pintado Road Solvang, CA Phone: (805) 686-9922 Website: www.BlackjackRanch.com
For additional wineries please check here:Santa Barbara County Vintners 805-688-0881 Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association 800-563-3183 Foxen Canyon Wine Trail and Sta. Rita Hills Wine Growers Alliance
