Our Favorite Santa Barbara County Wineries

There are so several good reasons to visit Santa Barabara, but the major attractions that continue to keep tourists coming back again calendar year right after 12 months are: sun, sea, and wine. Santa Barbara is a wine lover’s paradise as the location provides tasty varietals with a great track record. The town encompassing Lodge Milo is very well located with a good deal of excellent wine tasting rooms, especially in the close by Funk Zone neighborhood. And during Santa Barbara county, we have a seemingly countless variety of great wineries, each and every worth viewing for the picturesque atmosphere and astounding tasting activities. 

A good area to start your wine tasting journey is our Sip & Stay Package deal, which features a complimentary bottle of property wine on the initially night time of your keep. On top of that, we have a curated assortment of local wines in our Milo Marketplace, situated suitable on our property. From there, we suggest heading out into the county to check out these effectively-acknowledged wineries. 

Zaca Mesa & TREAD

Zaca Mesa released Syrah to the area in the late 70s, and the manufacturer has given that developed a reputation for tasty Rhone-design and style wines. TREAD is a more recent label started out by its head winemaker with new craft wines that are certain to the vineyard. Test out the stunning tasting area and vineyards, exactly where you can sample unique wines although taking pleasure in the beautiful scenery. 

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

Brewer-Clifton

Established by winemaker Greg Brewer, this very regarded winery functions bottles intended with his a few a long time of finding out how to craft amazing-local climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, which are the highlights right here. Developed to showcase what the winery describes as “the true essence of our Sta. Rita Hills vineyards in Santa Barbara County.” 

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

Sanford

Self-described as pioneers of the Sta. Rita Hills, Sanford Winery also claims it planted the initially Pinot Noir vines in Santa Barbara County. The estate tastings are by appointment only and unquestionably really worth the journey. You can also e book a selection of other encounters in this article like an ATV tour of the vineyard, and a Founder Tasting featuring picks from their Founders Vine portfolio. 

Sanford Winery. 5010 Santa Rosa Rd. Lompoc, CA 

Pleased Canyon Winery

Delighted Canyon Vineyard is nearby in the hills of Piocho Ranch. They are known for a winner wine named Piocho, which is a Bordeaux. Satisfied Canyon does tastings in downtown Santa Barbara’s Presidio community and at its estate vineyard at the ranch. E book an appointment at the very least two months forward for an personal tour with tastings and incredible sights. 

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

Tasting with the Santa Barbara Wine Collective

If you are far more fascinated in tasting a variety, then you can remain right in town and head to the Santa Barbara Wine Collective for some incredible wine tasting. That includes the finest wines developed and formulated during Santa Barbara County, this is a terrific put to sample community wineries in a shared tasting space atmosphere. 

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