12 Best Wineries in Santa Barbara

“Kim was awesome and so much fun to hang out and chat with! I had some friends visiting from Japan. And luckily, we stumbled into Jamie Slone's for some wine tasting!

The wines smelled great (I no longer drink). But my friends really enjoyed the wine tasting and atmosphere! My friends also took many pictures 😂🙏

We'll definitely be back to visit!

Thanks for the hospitality, Kim!“

“5 stars for Sam, our host, who is the nicest person we met in a very long time! Also 5 stars for the wonderful Pinot Noir we were served.Before Longoria wines moved in, it used to be Wine Therapy. While we didn't like their wines and service, the ambiance was a lot cozier and the couches very comfortable. The new decor is beautiful, but it is a bit cold and the rounded couches are extremely uncomfortable and narrow. It is not something we want to sit at for a long time (something interior decorators should pay attention to!). Also, when we asked for cheese and crackers, we were told they ran out.We want Longoria wines and Sam to thrive and stay alive, so hopefully they can bring some warm lighting to the place and comfortable seats!“

“We had a very friendly and knowledgeable staff member greet us and take us through our wine flight journey. All the wines were as described and exceptional.“

“Very knowledgeable staff, nice selection of wines. We enjoyed our visit and bought a few bottles to take home.“

“Absolutely 💕 fabulous staff.“

“Whitcraft is a hidden gem in Santa Barbara. Ended up here thanks to the recommendation from a chef friend, and have been members ever since. Prepare to be educated. This is wine tasting with a farming touch. Although, they buy their grapes, the land dictates the direction of the wine. Chris Bacon will take you on a journey of the local farms and terroir that shape their wines. Wonderful experience. I will continue to drag my favorite wine connoisseur in to experience this little gem.“

“We decided to do a Carr tasting because our friends have been members for years, the winery offers Cab Francs, which we love and believe are under appreciated, the tasting room looked cool in photos, and it was within walking distance of our hotel. The tasting room and tasting bar were even cooler in person and we enjoyed tasting the wines on the shaded patio, led by our excellent tasting guide, who was well-schooled in the wines on offer. We especially liked the Cab Franc and joined their Cab Franc Club. Of course this was no surprise to us because we’ve had their wines before, at our friends’ house. When we were planning our Santa Barbara trip I said “no more wine clubs,” but we made an exception for Carr.“

“A place where two types of wine tasting are possible. I tasted 5 wines for $25, shared them with my companion, and tasted Santa Barbara wine. It was so delicious that I happily bought a bottle and returned! The staff is very friendly and the store allows strollers and dogs!!“

“Truly excellent people and wine“

“Fantastic experience today at Pali! We shared a carafe and tried some interesting wines. A large variety of wines to suit all tastes and a good atmosphere.
Very friendly staff, shout out to Jennifer who made our experience very special! We will be back!“

“I love hanging out at Fox Wine Co in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone - the chill indoor space, and the huge outdoor patio they share with the neighbor brewery so the beer lovers can also be happy. Along with the excellent wines from renowned award winning winemaker Blair Fox, they also has a hard Kombucha rosé and a hard Cider - so there’s something for everyone in the group, and food from The Nook next door. AND dogs are welcomed!“