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Over 96 wineries across 9 wine regions from Ventura to Santa Barbara. Carlos hand-picks the best stops for every tour based on your group's taste.

Carlos's Top Picks

The Ojai Vineyard

OjaiVentura & Ojai

Legendary Central Coast producer since 1983. Known for site-driven Syrah and Pinot Noir.

Sunstone Winery

Santa YnezSanta Ynez Valley

Organic estate in a stunning Provençal-style villa. One of the most photographed wineries in the valley.

Beckmen Vineyards

Los OlivosSanta Ynez Valley

Biodynamic farming at Purisima Mountain Vineyard. Top-tier Rhône varietals.

Firestone Vineyard

Los OlivosSanta Ynez Valley

First estate winery in Santa Barbara County. Iconic landmark.

Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard

Los OlivosSanta Ynez Valley

Famous estate with resort, restaurant, and stunning grounds.

Stolpman Vineyards

Los OlivosLos Olivos

Limestone terroir producing world-class Syrah. 'So Fresh' line is a must-try.

Liquid Farm

Los OlivosLos Olivos

Chardonnay specialist. Minimal intervention, terroir-driven.

Foxen Vineyard & Winery

Los OlivosLos Olivos

Two tasting rooms — the iconic 'shack' and a modern solar-powered facility.

Rusack Vineyards

SolvangSolvang

Hilltop winery with panoramic views of Ballard Canyon.

Jonata

Ballard CanyonBallard Canyon

Premium estate from the Screaming Eagle team. By appointment only.

Sanford Winery & Vineyards

LompocSta. Rita Hills

Pioneer of Santa Barbara wine. Richard Sanford planted the first Pinot Noir in the region.

Domaine de la Côte

LompocSta. Rita Hills

Ultra-premium single-vineyard Pinot Noir. Rajat Parr's project.

Carr Vineyards & Winery

Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara / Funk Zone

Funk Zone pioneer. Industrial-chic tasting room.

Margerum Wines

Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara / Funk Zone

Elegant tasting room at Hotel Californian on the waterfront.

Au Bon Climat

Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara / Funk Zone

Jim Clendenen's legendary wines. World-renowned Burgundian style.

96 wineries

Ventura & Ojai

(18 wineries)

The Ojai Vineyard

Ojai

Legendary Central Coast producer since 1983. Known for site-driven Syrah and Pinot Noir.

SyrahPinot NoirChardonnay

Four Brix Winery

Ventura

Downtown Ventura tasting room with charcuterie and pizza.

Rhône BlendsSyrahGrenache

Majestic Oak Vineyard

Ojai

Stunning mountain views and intimate tastings.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSyrah

Old Creek Ranch Winery

Ojai

Rustic ranch setting in the Ojai Valley.

SyrahSauvignon BlancRosé

Ojai Mountain Estate

Ojai

Organic estate at 2,800 feet elevation. Private tastings by appointment.

TempranilloGrenacheSyrah

Feros Ferio Winery

Ojai

Relaxed downtown Ojai tasting room.

Pinot NoirGrenacheRosé

Ojai Roots

Ojai

Natural and minimal-intervention wines.

Natural WinesSkin-ContactPét-Nat

The Naturalist

Ojai

Organic wine tasting room in downtown Ojai.

Organic WinesPinot NoirChardonnay

End of the Road Winery

Ojai

Boutique family winery.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlot

Topa Mountain Winery

Ojai

Mountain-grown wines with Ojai terroir.

SyrahViognierGrenache

Plan B Wine Cellars

Ventura

Urban tasting room in downtown Ventura.

Red BlendsCabernet Sauvignon

Cantara Cellars

Camarillo

Italian and Rhône varietals in Camarillo.

SangioveseBarberaSyrah

Herzog Wine Cellars

Oxnard

Award-winning kosher wines with fine dining restaurant.

Cabernet SauvignonChardonnay

Magnavino Cellars

Camarillo

Small-lot artisan wines.

Small-Lot RedsCabernet Sauvignon

Strey Cellars

Camarillo

Family-owned Camarillo winery.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySyrah

Panaro Brothers Winery

Camarillo

Italian heritage wines.

SangiovesePrimitivoNebbiolo

Cavaletti Vineyards

Ventura

Highly rated Ventura area vineyard.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Giessinger Winery

Ventura

Ventura County wine trail staple.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotRosé

Santa Ynez Valley

(11 wineries)

Sunstone Winery

Santa Ynez

Organic estate in a stunning Provençal-style villa. One of the most photographed wineries in the valley.

MerlotSyrahViognier

Gainey Estate Vineyards

Santa Ynez

Beautiful estate with picnic grounds and vineyard views.

Sauvignon BlancPinot NoirMerlot

Bridlewood Estate Winery

Santa Ynez

Large estate with mission-style architecture.

SyrahViognierPinot Noir

Brave & Maiden Estate

Santa Ynez

Luxury estate with stunning grounds and premium wines.

Cabernet SauvignonSyrahRed Blends

Kalyra Winery

Santa Ynez

Australian-inspired winery featured in the movie Sideways.

Sweet WinesPinot NoirSyrah

Carr Winery — Santa Ynez

Santa Ynez

Santa Ynez tasting room of the popular Funk Zone winery.

Pinot NoirSyrahGrenache

Beckmen Vineyards

Los Olivos

Biodynamic farming at Purisima Mountain Vineyard. Top-tier Rhône varietals.

GrenacheSyrahMourvèdre

Zaca Mesa Winery

Los Olivos

Pioneer since 1978. Hilltop estate with panoramic views.

SyrahViognierRoussanne

Firestone Vineyard

Los Olivos

First estate winery in Santa Barbara County. Iconic landmark.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotRiesling

Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard

Los Olivos

Famous estate with resort, restaurant, and stunning grounds.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySyrah

Brander Vineyard

Los Olivos

Sauvignon Blanc specialist since 1975.

Sauvignon BlancCabernet Franc

Los Olivos

(18 wineries)

Carhartt Family Wines

Los Olivos

Charming downtown tasting room. Family-owned and welcoming.

SyrahMerlotSauvignon Blanc

Stolpman Vineyards

Los Olivos

Limestone terroir producing world-class Syrah. 'So Fresh' line is a must-try.

SyrahRoussanneSangiovese

Dragonette Cellars

Los Olivos

Consistently top-rated. Three brothers making exceptional wine.

Pinot NoirSyrahSauvignon Blanc

Liquid Farm

Los Olivos

Chardonnay specialist. Minimal intervention, terroir-driven.

ChardonnayRosé

Brewer-Clifton

Los Olivos

Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Andrew Murray Vineyards

Los Olivos

Rhône specialist with a beautiful tasting room.

SyrahViognierGrenache

Saarloos & Sons

Los Olivos

Family-friendly tasting room with a relaxed vibe.

Cabernet SauvignonSauvignon BlancRosé

Demetria Estate

Los Olivos

Biodynamic estate with Rhône and Burgundian wines. Stunning property.

Pinot NoirSyrahChardonnay

Blair Fox Cellars

Los Olivos

Rhône varietals from top Santa Barbara vineyards.

SyrahGrenacheMourvèdre

Tercero Wines

Los Olivos

Spanish and Rhône varietals. Unique and adventurous.

MourvèdreGrenache BlancCinsault

Foxen Vineyard & Winery

Los Olivos

Two tasting rooms — the iconic 'shack' and a modern solar-powered facility.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySyrah

Tensley Wines

Los Olivos

Syrah specialist. Bold, powerful wines from top vineyards.

SyrahColson Canyon Syrah

Clairmont Farms

Los Olivos

Lavender farm and wine tasting. Unique experience.

LavenderSyrahRosé

The Bubble Shack

Los Olivos

Adorable sparkling wine tasting room. Perfect for bachelorettes.

Sparkling WineBrut Rosé

Grimm's Bluff

Los Olivos

Boutique producer with a loyal following.

Pinot NoirSyrah

Dovecote

Los Olivos

Elegant wines from cool-climate vineyards.

Pinot NoirChardonnayRosé

E11even Wines

Los Olivos

Small-production wines with personality.

Red BlendsSyrah

Coquelicot Organic Estate

Los Olivos

Certified organic estate with a beautiful garden tasting room.

SyrahSauvignon BlancRosé

Solvang

(8 wineries)

Rusack Vineyards

Solvang

Hilltop winery with panoramic views of Ballard Canyon.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySangiovese

Lincourt Vineyards

Solvang

Part of the Foley family. Beautiful ranch-style tasting room.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySyrah

Buttonwood Farm Winery

Solvang

Organic farming on a charming 106-acre property.

Sauvignon BlancMerlotSyrah

Rideau Vineyard

Solvang

Creole-inspired hospitality in an 1884 adobe.

Rhône BlendsViognierMourvèdre

Casa Cassara Winery

Solvang

Italian varietals in the heart of Solvang's Danish village.

SangioveseNebbioloBarbera

Sort This Out Cellars

Solvang

Fun downtown Solvang tasting room.

Pinot NoirGrenacheViognier

Wandering Dog Wine Bar

Solvang

Dog-friendly wine bar featuring local wines.

VariousLocal Wines

Sanger Family of Wines

Solvang

Multiple labels under one roof.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Ballard Canyon

(4 wineries)

Larner Vineyard & Winery

Ballard Canyon

Estate vineyard in the heart of Ballard Canyon AVA. Outstanding Syrah.

SyrahGrenacheMourvèdre

Jonata

Ballard Canyon

Premium estate from the Screaming Eagle team. By appointment only.

Cabernet SauvignonSyrahSangiovese

The Paring

Ballard Canyon

Second label of Jonata. Excellent value.

Red BlendWhite BlendSyrah

Stolpman — Estate

Ballard Canyon

Estate vineyard for Stolpman's top wines.

SyrahRoussanne

Sta. Rita Hills

(18 wineries)

Sanford Winery & Vineyards

Lompoc

Pioneer of Santa Barbara wine. Richard Sanford planted the first Pinot Noir in the region.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Melville Winery

Lompoc

Estate wines from one of the coolest sites in SRH. Greg Brewer's masterwork.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySyrah

Babcock Winery & Vineyards

Lompoc

Diverse portfolio from a pioneering family.

Pinot NoirChardonnayPinot Gris

Domaine de la Côte

Lompoc

Ultra-premium single-vineyard Pinot Noir. Rajat Parr's project.

Pinot Noir

Alma Rosa Winery

Buellton

Richard Sanford's second act. Organic and sustainable.

Pinot NoirChardonnayPinot Gris

Peake Ranch

Buellton

Estate vineyard with a beautiful tasting room.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Ampelos Cellars

Lompoc

Biodynamic and demeter-certified.

Pinot NoirSyrahGrenache

Fiddlehead Cellars

Lompoc

Kathy Joseph's acclaimed Pinot Noir.

Pinot NoirSauvignon Blanc

Kessler-Haak Vineyard

Lompoc

Estate vineyard with German-influenced winemaking.

Pinot NoirRieslingSyrah

Lafond Winery

Buellton

Santa Barbara County pioneer since 1962.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySyrah

GoGi Wines

Lompoc

Kurt Russell's winery. Yes, that Kurt Russell.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Paul Lato Wines

Lompoc

Cult producer. Small lots, big reputation.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySyrah

Donnachadh Vineyard

Lompoc

Estate vineyard with meticulous farming.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Strange Family Vineyards

Lompoc

Lompoc Wine Ghetto tasting room.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Pali Wine Co.

Lompoc

Multi-vineyard Pinot Noir specialist.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Flying Goat Cellars

Lompoc

Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Pinot Noir from top vineyards.

Pinot NoirPinot Blanc

Palmina Wines

Lompoc

Italian varietals grown in Santa Barbara terroir.

NebbioloBarberaMalvasia Bianca

Longoria Wines

Lompoc

Rick Longoria — one of SB County's original winemakers.

Pinot NoirChardonnayTempranillo

Happy Canyon

(4 wineries)

Star Lane Vineyard

Happy Canyon

Bordeaux varietals from the warmest AVA in Santa Barbara.

Cabernet SauvignonSauvignon Blanc

Vogelzang Vineyard

Happy Canyon

Warm-climate Bordeaux blends.

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotPetit Verdot

Crown Point Vineyards

Happy Canyon

Premium Cabernet from a stunning hilltop estate.

Cabernet SauvignonRed Blends

Grassini Family Vineyards

Happy Canyon

Estate wines with a tasting room in Santa Barbara.

Cabernet SauvignonSauvignon Blanc

Santa Barbara / Funk Zone

(12 wineries)

Carr Vineyards & Winery

Santa Barbara

Funk Zone pioneer. Industrial-chic tasting room.

Pinot NoirSyrahGrenache Blanc

Margerum Wines

Santa Barbara

Elegant tasting room at Hotel Californian on the waterfront.

SyrahGrenacheSauvignon Blanc

Municipal Winemakers

Santa Barbara

Hip Funk Zone spot with eclectic Rhône wines.

SyrahGrenacheCounoise

Kunin Wines

Santa Barbara

Seth Kunin's acclaimed Rhône-style wines.

SyrahViognierPape Star

Riverbench Winery

Santa Barbara

Funk Zone tasting room. Excellent sparkling wines.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySparkling

The Valley Project

Santa Barbara

Multi-winery tasting room showcasing local producers.

VariousLocal Wines

Santa Barbara Winery

Santa Barbara

The oldest winery in Santa Barbara, established 1962.

ChardonnayPinot NoirSyrah

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara

Jim Clendenen's legendary wines. World-renowned Burgundian style.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Santa Barbara

Top Rhône specialist in Santa Barbara.

SyrahGrenacheViognier

Whitcraft Winery

Santa Barbara

Small-lot wines from a Santa Barbara original.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Barden Wines

Santa Barbara

Doug Margerum's Burgundian-focused label.

Pinot NoirChardonnay

Area 5.1 Winery

Santa Barbara

Urban winery in Santa Barbara.

Red BlendsSyrah

Los Alamos

(3 wineries)

Bodega Los Alamos

Los Alamos

Charming tasting room in the small town of Los Alamos.

Pinot NoirChardonnaySyrah

Casa Dumetz Wines

Los Alamos

Sonja Magdevski's acclaimed wines. Los Alamos pioneer.

GrenacheSyrahMourvèdre

Clementine Carter Wines

Los Alamos

Small-production Rhône wines from Alisos Canyon.

GrenacheSyrahMourvèdre

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