Wineries near Los Alamos

“So glad we made the trip to this tasting room! Joaquin was our host and he is probably the most knowledgeable person I've ever talked to in a tasting room! We love Grenache so this winery's wines were perfect for us to try. We sampled a sparkling, a Grenache blanc, a rosé, and several traditional Grenaches. I wasn't a huge fan of the rosé but enjoyed all the others. We ended up buying 2 bottles of Grenache blanc and 6 bottles of Grenache. We probably spent 90 minutes with Joaquin and it was like a private tasting since there was only one other couple there. Any question you had about wine, the process, geography, the winemaker's history, etc., he knew it! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. Looking forward to enjoying the wine at home but will 100% be back to this fantastic winery!“

“Wow! What a memorable meal--everything from the ambience to the impeccable service to the great Lumen wines to the amazing food--was spot on! Pico has a new chef who learned from Thomas Keller, among other noted chef, and he is really something. Chef Cameron Ingle is bringing an A-game to the restaurant. My wine tasting group asked for a dinner for 29 people and Pico knocked it out of the park. We had the succulent mussels as the first course with local-farm grown salad, and blue corn bread made from local corn ground in--house, paired with both the lovely Lumen chardonnay and Lumen pinot. The entree was the melt-in-your-mouth boneless short rib with a crunchy gremolata topping and delicious sauce, served with the best patatas bravas any of had ever had, paired with the Julia's vineyard pinot and grenache. Dessert was persimmons picked that day from Pico's trees and served with house-made creme fraiche, paired with the Lumen pinot gris. It sound simple but it was the perfect finale to an extraordinary meal. Everyone raved about the food, wine and the wonderful setting. Proprietors Will and Kali have found a gem in the chef. Can't wait to get back and try more of his food!“

“We had the best experience in this tasting room! Lo-fi definitely makes some of the best wine in the natural wine game. It actually tastes like wine! I feel like the natural wine movement that has really taken off is so great because people are catching on about how dirty wine can be made - EXCEPT there is nothing worse than buying a natural bottle based on a cool label, only to open it and find the wine inside is SO FUNKY that it's hard to drink. That is never the case with Lo-fi wines. They are actually just delicious wine that is made clean. Definitely on of favorite natural wine producers. If you are in the area, the tasting room is so great and the guy we sat and chatted with was so cool and knowledgeable. 10/10 stars.“

“On a sun-drenched day in February, we stood with Wes Hagen in the vineyards and soaked in the beauty of the Santa Maria hillside. After our vineyard trek, we sat in the recent homestead of James Ontiveros and tasted some very special Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and yes, even some Cabs from Native 9 / Ranchos de Ontiveros.I can’t imagine a better way to enjoy your day than spending it with Wes, along with a glass of wine, while he shares the rich and storied history of Santa Barbara wine country. His knowledge of the surrounding soils and terroir completely elevated the tasting for us.Carve out some time for your own deep-dive into the wonderful world of Native 9 / Ranchos de Ontiveros wines; it’s worth the trip!“

“Such a beautiful winery with great views. Wine was decently priced and delicious. Stopped here on our drive and was pleasantly surprised. Staff is super nice and they give you a little bowl of nuts to eat with your wine. Would definitely come back!“

“An impeccably presented experience, incredibly informative in a picture-perfect setting. The absolutely perfect way to showcase all the work, from farming to production, that goes into creating some of the best wines in Santa Barbara County. We highly recommend a visit.“

“What an amazing winery. Had a great wine tasting here with the wine maker, Matt, who we really enjoyed talking with. Did a tasting for $25, and tasting fee is waived with a purchase of $40 or more (love when wineries do that). Loved a lot of the wines, but my favorite was the cab franc, so got a bottle of that, and bottles of a couple of white wines. Really cool decor and setting outside, and in - we opted for inside since it was in the low 50s. Definitely recommend and looking forward to coming back next time we're in town!“

“Reasonable tasting price at $25 for 6 delicious wines. There are 2 Foxen tasting rooms that are next to each other, they pour different wines. We chose the Shack tasting location which is focus on France and Italian varieties. The server was very friendly and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our visit. We'll be back.“

“The chef creating the mezze picnic and specials at this place was so impressive on top of amazing views of the valley and hills, gorgeous architecture and fantastic rosé, syrahs and pinots. We ordered the special gallette made from locally sourced ingredients and the mezze picnic and the ingredients the chef put together was hard to decribe but so satisfying and delicious. Must go, but also reservation is important it gets busy. Side note they allow leashed dogs. Beautiful grounds.“

“Stumbled across this lovely winery after visiting another winery down the road and so happy we came here. Great wines great attentiveness and service from Danica and all!! Highly recommend if you enjoy an easy drinking Pinot Noir and light crisp Chardonnay. Can’t wait to come back.“

“Ambiance and space was the best part for sure! Definitely kid friendly and even had a little kid size picnic bench. The wines were good and the service was excellent. Wines were very well explained and pacing was spot on. We will for sure be back. They also have food options but we didn't try them. They looked great though!“

“Bryan makes an amazing number of spectacular wines from a wide range of varietals. You will find something to like here! Plus, the tasting room is a must-see and the staff are welcoming and knowledgeable. We have been club members for years there. It is a world-class experience in Sta. Rita Hills. Go!“

“This was a fantastic experience! Lynn was so kind, knowledgeable, and made us laugh throughout the tasting. You can tell that she picked the right career. I would absolutely go back here, everyone I interacted with was friendly and helpful.“

“We were amazed at Roark's wines.. we loved this tempranillo and pocket full of rocks. We served this wine to our best of friends who could not stop drinking it last night. They have traveled the world and tasted many great wines, so their approval means a lot. Wished the bottle didn't run out. You should plan a visit when you are in the area. Kelly and Tiane Kennedy“

“The place was nicely decorated. Love the ambiance. Sebastian was our server and he was awesome. He had a great personality, you can tell he enjoyed what he did and was very knowledable about the wines and the McClain familly. Would definitely go back.“

“This was our first time going wine tasting in Los Olivos, and Demetria Estate came highly recommended. It is absolutely beautiful here, and the perfect place for a relaxing wine tasting! You get to sit outside, and you have a magnificent view of the estate grounds. Delicious wine, fresh air, and lovely surroundings - what could be better? They also allow you to bring in outside food, so you can bring in your own snacks or meal to enjoy while drinking your wine. It was super busy when we were there, and they only had one person working. Definitely could've used more staff, but he made it work and was still super friendly while doing it. The wine here was excellent. Really enjoyed the Syrah. Definitely recommend making reservations, especially if you have a larger party. The last 2 miles to the winery is essentially a one-car road that goes both ways, so just make sure you drive carefully. A great choice for a highly-enjoyable wine tasting.“

“We scheduled a private tasting at Dragonette's production facility in Buellton. This was my first time trying their wines, and I have to say that I was really impressed with the quality of the wines we tasted. The Sauvignon Blanc is absolutely amazing and the Chardonnay is really fantastic as well. We also tried an exceptional Pinot Noir, a Syrah and a Syrah Reserve. Not only the wines are fine quality and exceptionally made, the prices are reasonable and our tasting experience was fantastic thanks to Nick, who led us through the Draconette wine journey. We had the best time and even joined their wine club. I recommend you give them a try and judge for yourself. I don't think you will be disappointed. This review is for a private tasting at the winery's production facility, but they also have a tasting room in Los Olivos, which might be easier to visit. However, if you are looking for a personalized ', more private experience, book a tasting room at their Buellton's production facility.“

“Such a wonderful winery ?The view is amazing ??It's off the main road so it's very quiet. You don't have to worry about your experience being interrupted. The wine was delicious ? We tried 2 different kinds of Syrah. Both were delicious. This would be a beautiful place for a wedding.“

“We attended the library wine tasting at Rancho Sisquoc on Saturday March 9th and as usual it was a wonderful experience especially the 2010 cabIf you have not visited the winery I highly recommend you try it. We take my out of town quest all the time and they always say what a wonderful experience it wasI have taken a pick neck lunch and tasted wine and played scrabble many times and I always hate to leaveSo if you’ve never been there treat yourself and even more important the wine and the staff are top drawer“