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Castoro
88The husband and wife team of Niels and Bimmer Udsen established Castoro Cellars with the goal of producing world-class wines from Paso Robles-appellation grapes. Each vintage presents a new challenge and Niels is more than willing to constantly and creatively experiment. This on-going research is only one of the things that ensures they meet their goal. Niels' long-time nickname "Beaver,"...
Oreana
88Cellar 205/Oreana is now simply Oreana. The Old Bob Woolever’s Tire Shop was vacant and abandoned, looking like a sad scar in the downtown “Funk Zone.” Christian Garvin swung by one night on the way to dinner and thought the space looked mighty enticing. After a dinner drink or two, he returned to the old shop and sat in the parking lot for about an hour. With Santa Barbara Winery right across...
Stolpman Vineyards
84The Stolpman's have been producing high quality grapes for many years. It was not until recent years they decided to open a tasting room and share it. This tasting room is a charming former farmhouse from nearly a 100 years ago. Just steps away from Grand Ave in Los Olivos, this could be added to a nice walking tour. Bring your picnic or dine in one of the restaurants.
Zaca Mesa Winery
88This is one of the early wineries in the area started in 1973. They have had a couple well known wine makers in their past in Ken Brown and Daniel Gerhs. Still making quality wine in a pretty setting. Take a hike up their hill over looking vineyards.
Carr Vineyards and Winery
88Yes, they do wine tasting and this is a fun hang out spot too! Downtown Santa Barbara, wine by the glass and fill up a re-useable 1 liter bottle to-go!
Gainey Vineyard
88This year the Gainey family celebrates their 47th year of farming and ranching in Santa Barbara County. Since the beginning, it has always been the land and its potential that has guided the family. In 1962, Dan C. and his son Dan J. Gainey purchased an 1800 acre ranch on the eastern end of the Santa Ynez Valley. With over 1000 acres of rangeland devoted to cattle, 600 acres of farmland, 100...
Daniel Gehrs
87A local winemaking legend doing it in the charm of a 100+ year old former home, now converted to a cozy tasting room.
Sterling Vineyards
86Sterling Vineyards is well known for offering guests the most unique winery tour in Napa Valley. From our aerial tram up the mountain to the bold beauty of the winery's Greek-inspired architecture, from our comprehensive self-guided tour to the stunning wines themselves, one visit to Sterling and you'll understand how we earned our reputation.
Claiborne and Churchill Vintners
86This is one of the few places you can find nice Rieslings and Gerwertztraminer in the area.
ZinAlley Winery
86This is not your father's Oldsmobile! From my porch this man Frank Nerielli is a wine rebel with a serious cause for making serious wine for people that can appreciate it! Frank has grown up amongst several generations of winemaking, which now includes his son who does a nice job himself. This is not your typical tasting room as Zin Alley will likely not be on your wine map and when you pull up...
