Our Favorite Santa Barbara County Wineries

There are so numerous good reasons to stop by Santa Barabara, but the prime sights that keep tourists coming back 12 months following 12 months are: sunshine, sea, and wine. Santa Barbara is a wine lover’s paradise as the area produces delicious varietals with a fantastic status. The metropolis surrounding Lodge Milo is perfectly located with a lot of excellent wine tasting rooms, especially in the close by Funk Zone community. And during Santa Barbara county, we have a seemingly infinite variety of fantastic wineries, each individual worthy of going to for the picturesque atmosphere and remarkable tasting activities. 

A good spot to begin your wine tasting journey is our Sip & Remain Package, which characteristics a complimentary bottle of residence wine on the very first evening of your stay. Additionally, we have a curated assortment of regional wines in our Milo Sector, located proper on our home. From there, we propose heading out into the county to check out out these perfectly-identified wineries. 

Zaca Mesa & TREAD

Zaca Mesa released Syrah to the region in the late 70s, and the model has because developed a name for delicious Rhone-design wines. TREAD is a newer label commenced by its head winemaker with new craft wines that are distinct to the winery. Verify out the attractive tasting area and vineyards, where you can sample distinctive wines though experiencing the gorgeous landscapes. 

Zaca Mesa & Tread. Foxen Canyon Rd. Los Olivos, CA

Brewer-Clifton

Founded by winemaker Greg Brewer, this really regarded vineyard capabilities bottles intended with his three decades of studying how to craft amazing-weather Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which are the highlights below. Created to showcase what the vineyard describes as “the accurate essence of our Sta. Rita Hills vineyards in Santa Barbara County.” 

Brewer-Clifton Vineyard. 329 N F St. Lompoc, CA

Sanford

Self-described as pioneers of the Sta. Rita Hills, Sanford Winery also says it planted the 1st Pinot Noir vines in Santa Barbara County. The estate tastings are by appointment only and absolutely truly worth the journey. You can also guide a range of other activities below such as an ATV tour of the vineyard, and a Founder Tasting that includes picks from their Founders Vine portfolio. 

Sanford Winery. 5010 Santa Rosa Rd. Lompoc, CA 

Joyful Canyon Vineyard

Delighted Canyon Winery is nearby in the hills of Piocho Ranch. They’re acknowledged for a winner wine named Piocho, which is a Bordeaux. Pleased Canyon does tastings in downtown Santa Barbara’s Presidio neighborhood and at its estate winery at the ranch. Reserve an appointment at minimum two weeks ahead for an intimate tour with tastings and incredible sights. 

Happy Canyon Vineyard. 30 El Paseo, Santa Barbara, CA 

Tasting with the Santa Barbara Wine Collective

If you are a lot more interested in tasting a selection, then you can keep ideal in city and head to the Santa Barbara Wine Collective for some amazing wine tasting. Featuring the greatest wines developed and developed all over Santa Barbara County, this is a excellent spot to sample regional wineries in a shared tasting room ambiance. 

Santa Barbara Wine Collective. 131 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara, CA