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Presqu'ile Winery
Santa Maria
4.7(311 reviews)
Wines with a true sense of place
Family OwnedCool-Climate SpecialistsEstate Vineyard
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Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
Los Olivos
4.6(348 reviews)
Tastings of Burgundy & Rhone-style wines at a family-owned vineyard in manicured grounds.
3
General TastingSeated TastingPrivate Tasting
Melville Vineyards & Winery
Lompoc
4.7(160 reviews)
Dedicated to producing exceptional cold-climate wines in the Sta. Rita Hills.
Family OwnedEstate GrownCold-Climate Specialist
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Pence Vineyards & Winery
Buellton
4.7(157 reviews)
Honest and elegant wines from vineyards bathed in cool coastal sunlight.
Estate GrownSanta Rita HillsBurgundian Varieties
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Sanford Winery
Lompoc
4.7(111 reviews)
Sta. Rita Hills’ Pinot Noir Pioneer
Pioneer VineyardCool ClimateOldest Pinot Noir
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General TastingPrivate TastingSeated Tasting
The Brander Vineyard
Santa Ynez
4.4(127 reviews)
A quiet and scenic Santa Ynez vineyard perfect for a relaxing couples tasting, known for excellent Sauvignon Blanc and weekend live music.
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General Tasting
Ampelos Cellars
Lompoc
4.9(42 reviews)
Hands-on, minimally invasive wines that whisper and shout about the terroir.
First Triple CertifiedOrganic and BiodynamicSta. Rita Hills AVA
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Riverbench Vineyard & Winery
Santa Maria
4.8(88 reviews)
Elegant estate wines from the historic Santa Maria Bench.
Historic VineyardSIP CertifiedSustainable Farming
9
General Tasting
Alma Rosa Winery & Estate
Buellton
4.8(25 reviews)
Where each pour tells a story of place and purpose.
Sta. Rita Hills628-Acre EstatePinot Noir Focus
10
General Tasting
Palmina Wines Tasting Room
Solvang
4.8(25 reviews)
You absolutely have to stop here if you're tired of the usual suspects and want to try soulful, acid-driven wines that scream for a pasta dinner. The staff's passion for Italian wine culture is infectious, making every tasting feel like a mini-vacation to Piedmont or Tuscany.
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