Holus Bolus & The Joy Fantastic

We had a fantastic time! I am in the business but visited with my family. We had an informed tour of their wines. Definitely a winery in tune with the region.

I had a great time last month at Holus Bolus. Amy has an exciting winemaking style that showcases the best of what the Santa Rita Hills can be. It was also great to hear about her experiences making wine and plans for the future of her brand.

Go here. These wines are fantastic. I have the merch also! I get constant compliments when I wear my wineslut tshirt. These wines are amazing. If you love gamay you have to try this one! Matt is excellent at providing education during your tasting, I have learned so much from him. He really goes above and beyond. You have to go her, you will love it.

A group of eight of us came here because one of us had been gifted one of their wines and had liked it so much that they decided we MUST visit them while in Santa Ynez. We were not disappointed! We enjoyed tasting the different offerings they had, and Matt did a great job explaining what we were tasting, and how their wines came to be.

My friend in Orange County, an earner of master's degrees and a self-made female business owner, tells people that her tattoo of an octopus was chosen for three reasons: these undersea creatures are intelligent, mysterious, and delicious. If it were possible to judge wines by a label, the same would apply to the vintages of Holus Bolus. The tentacled and eight-armed cephalopod beckons from the bottle, hinting at inky riddles swirling within. Peter poured us a splash of Grenache from the Lyons vineyard with a mention of the days he spends combing the hillsides of the vineyards to gauge and guess the state of the grapes in his wines. There is no doubt, from first sip to last, that his wisdom in the fields has made the end result indubitably delicious.Besides the octopod-inked varietals, there are repertoires rivaling Van Halen in the Joy Fantastic and associated side labels. Uncovering and discovering the 'Genuine Risk' Cabernet blend brought all the pleasure of a romp through currants and cassis, while the Presqu'ile vineyard Syrah cut in with fresh grass and green peppercorns. One other bonus: a corgi winery dog is on-hand to greet guests and lap in attention with all the unbridled affection that can be expected of man's best friend. Whether your tasting flight of fancy is tickled by Prince lyrics or by an earthy expression of deep-rooted single clones, Amy and Peter offer the premier experience at their Los Olivos tasting room.

(Translated by Google) Congratulations Amy on being one of only 149 women in the world to hold a Master of Wine certification. Congratulations on organic and biodynamic production! Excellent tasting!(Original)Parabéns Amy por ser uma das únicas 149 mulheres do mundo a ter uma certificação Master of Wine. Parabéns pela produção orgânica e biodinâmica! Excelente degustação!

Really tasty

This winery's tasting room was a delight to visit! While not spacious, there is indoor and outdoor seating. Amy, one of the two winemakers (the other is her husband Peter) poured for me and explained their viticulture. Other winemakers in the area recommended them to me and I can see why. Highly recommended!

Great service and great wine, we enjoyed this place the most of all the ones we visited in Los Olivos.

Best winery in the Santa Ynez valley. One of the best across the country. Stellar Syrahs, Pinots and Chardonnay. Amy and Peter are both gracious. It is a must visit.

Recently visited in April 2022. Peter and Amy were great hosts. Enjoyed many of their wines. We love the Los Olivos low key vibe. Make a point to stop by if you are in the area along with Tercero on the next block.

Sipping the light fantastic. Gorgeous wines and area.

Great tasting experience in Los Olivos. Wines are very good, especially the Syrahs.

Great tasting experience in Los Olivos. Wines are very good, especially the Syrahs.

A great new spot in Los Olivos! I love the wines that Amy and Peter are making, and they themselves are super fun and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.