The recent visit to Tyler Winery's Mae Estate was a truly wonderful experience. The host was friendly and knowledgeable. This was a reserved tasting for my wife and me. It was relaxing, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable. A chance to taste (in my humble opinion given my poorly refined palate) some of the finest pinot noir and chardonnay wines in the Santa Rita Hills AVA. Again, in my humble opinion, this is one of the finest wine makers making some of the finest wines grown in thee premier growing area in the world. A must visit if your in the area. Thanks again for the experience. Hopefully we will continue to enjoy your marvelous wines!
Whitney Bouck
We loved our visit to Tyler's Mae Estate! The house and views are stunning, and the wines were all delicious. Our host was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and was delightful all around.
Christina Andreassen
Thank you very much for an interesting and not least informative visit to the producer. A truly comprehensive and pleasant visit where we were well received and had a lovely tasting in the vineyards 😊Grateful
Ben Tracy
These are some of the very best wines you can taste in the Santa Ynez Valley. A visit to Mae Estate is such a treat...with gorgeous views and amazing hospitality from Gabe.
Chris Heidelberger
In my opinion the best Pinot Noirs in Santa Barbara county. Their approach to tailoring their wine making techniques to individual growing years creates beautiful wines every season. The tasting room in Santa Barbara is nice, but the best experience is a private tasting at the estate.
Robert Gale
What a fantastic visit! The hosts were so gracious and knowledgeable. The property is beautiful and well maintained. The wines are some of the finest you will find in North America. Get on the mailing list while you still can.
Michele Wang
Amazing experience! Beautiful wines and great history of Tyler. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Alyssa Chen
Absolutely loved our experience, which was a private appointment at the winemaker’s original home - beautifully designed. Our host was knowledgeable, and we enjoyed tasting and learning more about the wine.
Kha Nguyen
Lovely wine, beautiful estate, friendly people. And there’s a cat.
Erika Sidney
I booked Tyler as a birthday experience for my mothers 70th birthday. The property grounds were absolutely stunning, the wine was delicious, and it was a very intimate setting (reservation only and we were the only group).
I am docking 1 star as I hoped booking such an intimate wine tasting experience would come with some privacy for my group. Unfortunately our host Mellonie pulled up a seat and sat with us during the entire tasting from the first pour to the moment we paid. She was a lovely host with vast knowledge of the wine making process, valley area and winemakers which we greatly appreciated, but i wish she gave us time to have a personal moment between pours to celebrate such a special birthday - we didn't know how to quite ask her to give us some space without sounding rude. I walked away feeling somewhat exhausted as she talked our ear off a bit for the full hour+ we were there. Not as relaxing as we hoped for.
Don't let this deter you from visiting though. The wines were great and the location was stunning.
We had an amazing visit to the Mae estate. We loved the ambiance and the wines were amazing. We appreciate all the time and effort the team took to share their story and process. Would recommend to anyone visiting the region! We will be back
shari wenker
We had another fabulous visit to Tyler Winery’s Mae Estate. A one-of-kind experience … tasting the unique and fabulous wine collection as you lounge in the dining room overlooking the acre upon acre of vines nestled below the rolling hills and bright blue sky. The venue is so intimate as you are in the original home. Gabe is so inviting and explains the story behind each wine bringing life into every sip. A must stop on the Central Coast. Be sure to book in advance. Cows allowed -but not crowds- at this house!
Sue Widger
Beautiful property…..great wines…..terrific host! A lovely experience!
Sarah Lantz
10/10 recommend! Great experience, would return in a heartbeat. Gabe was an awesome guide - friendly and knowledgeable, pacing was perfect, and overall he created an incredible experience for us while also allowing us to enjoy our time together. Wines are fantastic - as are the views!
Jim Reese
We had an incredible tasting experience at Tyler Mae Estate, hosted right in their house on the property. Gabe was a fantastic host—welcoming, and passionate to share his knowledge and the winery’s approach to wine making. We had a wonderful conversation about the wine industry and the future of Santa Barbara wines.
The recent visit to Tyler Winery's Mae Estate was a truly wonderful experience. The host was friendly and knowledgeable. This was a reserved tasting for my wife and me. It was relaxing, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable. A chance to taste (in my humble opinion given my poorly refined palate) some of the finest pinot noir and chardonnay wines in the Santa Rita Hills AVA. Again, in my humble opinion, this is one of the finest wine makers making some of the finest wines grown in thee premier growing area in the world. A must visit if your in the area. Thanks again for the experience. Hopefully we will continue to enjoy your marvelous wines!
We loved our visit to Tyler's Mae Estate! The house and views are stunning, and the wines were all delicious. Our host was incredibly knowledgeable about the wines and was delightful all around.
Thank you very much for an interesting and not least informative visit to the producer. A truly comprehensive and pleasant visit where we were well received and had a lovely tasting in the vineyards 😊Grateful
These are some of the very best wines you can taste in the Santa Ynez Valley. A visit to Mae Estate is such a treat...with gorgeous views and amazing hospitality from Gabe.
In my opinion the best Pinot Noirs in Santa Barbara county. Their approach to tailoring their wine making techniques to individual growing years creates beautiful wines every season. The tasting room in Santa Barbara is nice, but the best experience is a private tasting at the estate.
What a fantastic visit! The hosts were so gracious and knowledgeable. The property is beautiful and well maintained. The wines are some of the finest you will find in North America. Get on the mailing list while you still can.
Amazing experience! Beautiful wines and great history of Tyler. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Absolutely loved our experience, which was a private appointment at the winemaker’s original home - beautifully designed. Our host was knowledgeable, and we enjoyed tasting and learning more about the wine.
Lovely wine, beautiful estate, friendly people. And there’s a cat.
I booked Tyler as a birthday experience for my mothers 70th birthday. The property grounds were absolutely stunning, the wine was delicious, and it was a very intimate setting (reservation only and we were the only group).
I am docking 1 star as I hoped booking such an intimate wine tasting experience would come with some privacy for my group. Unfortunately our host Mellonie pulled up a seat and sat with us during the entire tasting from the first pour to the moment we paid. She was a lovely host with vast knowledge of the wine making process, valley area and winemakers which we greatly appreciated, but i wish she gave us time to have a personal moment between pours to celebrate such a special birthday - we didn't know how to quite ask her to give us some space without sounding rude. I walked away feeling somewhat exhausted as she talked our ear off a bit for the full hour+ we were there. Not as relaxing as we hoped for.
Don't let this deter you from visiting though. The wines were great and the location was stunning.
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We had an amazing visit to the Mae estate. We loved the ambiance and the wines were amazing. We appreciate all the time and effort the team took to share their story and process. Would recommend to anyone visiting the region! We will be back
We had another fabulous visit to Tyler Winery’s Mae Estate. A one-of-kind experience … tasting the unique and fabulous wine collection as you lounge in the dining room overlooking the acre upon acre of vines nestled below the rolling hills and bright blue sky. The venue is so intimate as you are in the original home. Gabe is so inviting and explains the story behind each wine bringing life into every sip. A must stop on the Central Coast. Be sure to book in advance. Cows allowed -but not crowds- at this house!
Beautiful property…..great wines…..terrific host! A lovely experience!
10/10 recommend! Great experience, would return in a heartbeat. Gabe was an awesome guide - friendly and knowledgeable, pacing was perfect, and overall he created an incredible experience for us while also allowing us to enjoy our time together. Wines are fantastic - as are the views!
We had an incredible tasting experience at Tyler Mae Estate, hosted right in their house on the property. Gabe was a fantastic host—welcoming, and passionate to share his knowledge and the winery’s approach to wine making. We had a wonderful conversation about the wine industry and the future of Santa Barbara wines.
The wines were exceptional. Their Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays, and Rosés, each showcases depth, balance, and elegance. You can truly taste the care and expertise that go into every bottle.
If you’re looking for a high-quality, intimate tasting experience, Tyler Mae Estate is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend!
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