10 Best Wineries in Santa Maria

“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!“

“Had a great time at Presqu'ile Winery in Santa Maria Valley - they really know what they're doing with cool-climate wines. I tried several bottles and they were all solid, especially their Pinot Noirs and some hidden gems I hadn't heard of before. But honestly, their Aligote was the star of the show for me - super crisp and refreshing with this nice mineral taste that just hit the spot.“

“The most idyllic wine tasting spot! We drove past so many wineries and this one was out of this world - the service and just everything. Super happy about this extraordinary experience! The wines were super tasty as well - highly recommend going there!“

“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.“

“best staff. best owners. great wine.“

“Hands down, my favorite producer of wine“

“I visited on 7/22 and my time there was amazing! Craig was wonderful! He poured some amazing wines and was so nice. He was kind enough to give me the industry discount as I work for Total Wine. And also give us 30% off our purchases. I plan to definitely visit again!“

“Definitely worth a visit to see the amazing wine caves, then stay for the great wine!“

“Cotiere winemaker proprietor Kevin Law makes some of the most compelling wines in Santa Barbara County and their QPR is absolutely outstanding! He also sources from Napa Valley and those wines are extraordinary as well. We had a magnificent tasting at the winery with Kevin and look forward to our visit every time we travel to Santa Barbara.“

“I am a wine club member here. This place remains true to the term " boutique winery" the surrounding area of Santa Ynez is growing in tourist visits to all the wineries and vineyards. But Tres Hermanas Winery sits nestled adjacent Santa Ynez in Santa Maria. It is absolutely a peaceful, Serene, beautiful. I highly recommend the Pinot Noir ,Sangiovése and the Sadie Cuveé which are my favorites. The picnic area is ample, lush and with beautiful views of the Syrah Vineyards and surrounding mountains. It is for me one of the premier places for a tasting and picnic with out huge crowds which have been growing fast within this last year. Whoever is reading this, please check this place out.“