Gainey Estate Vineyards & Tasting Room

Nice winery but as others have posted, the sales pitch for the wine club really ruins the vibe. There are only two other places I’ve felt this much sales pressure and that’s car dealers and timeshare presentations.

Sales pitch started before we were even seated and proceeded from there. Heard the pitch 5+ times and felt pressured to say yes. Just not a conducive atmosphere to relax and enjoy an afternoon of tasting, especially coming immediately off a prior vineyard tasting experience that was just the opposite with no agenda. You have a wine club that offers benefits-I got it on the first pitch and you gave me the brochure explaining the program-I don’t need four or five more pitches. Let your customers relax and enjoy the wine and atmosphere without feeling like they’re at a timeshare presentation.

Really poor experience on Saturday. Server was rude and he only brought the tasting menu after asking multiple times and following our third pour. That wouldn't be an issue if he actually told us what we were drinking. He also gave people a hard time if they were there as a DD and not tasting. Will absolutely not be back ever.

We kicked off a Solvang trip with friends in August by visiting Gainey Estate Vineyards. We didn't get a chance to walk around too much but the grounds looked lovely.

We had made a reservation ahead of time and were seated in the barrel room which was quite nice. We pretty much had the place to ourselves the whole time which surprised me for a Friday. Our server was pleasant and knowledgeable and the wines were all great. We also enjoyed a small charcuterie plate - the warm demi baguette and fig jam were especially yummy.

Very rude stuff, weird tasting arrangement

Let me start by saying my wife said the wine was amazing. She only had half the flight before we walked out. Before you even sit down you pay and tip. But then the guy pushes the wine club on my wife before she even has a glass in her hand. Then he pours her a taste and brings it up again and pushes the pamphlet in front of her. We shrugged it off. 20 minutes later he finally comes back and back to the wine club talk and now pushing a $35 cheese board. He explained nothing to my wife of what notes to look for in the wine but he knew all about the wine club. He'd just say it's from Santa Rita hills 18 miles away and then back to the wine club. It was not busy and the wait was long. Your my first 1 star winery. An we've been to over a 100 wineries easily throughout the years from Temecula to northern oregon. You kinda ruined our day Instead of ending it on a happy note of wine tastings for my wife.

It's a wonderful winery

Mark was an amazing wine tasting server! Made us feel at home and gave us a ton of attention. Will 100% be back here

Melissa was a wonderful Wine Specialist! We’ve also enjoyed being served by Ray as well. Gainey is a great winery with delicious wines and ambience.

Great experience and great wine!

Great wine, and very nice winery. We enjoyed our wine and charcuterie. The team there is very nice and helpful.

Mark did a great job in our tasting at Gaines Winery thru Grapeline tours. Would recommend a tour.

Celebrated our 22nd anniversary where we were married - under the oak tree at Gainey! Frank and Meryl were and are wonderful; they made our visit one of the highlights of the weekend. It’s all about the people.

Frank in the lounge was so amazing! He was so knowledgeable about all the wines, very friendly, and really took the time to chat with all the people. He’s great!

Frank was working in the Gainey wine club member's lounge today and he was the best part of our visit. He was so much fun to talk to, and he really loves and appreciates Gainey wines. I am so glad we were here with Frank, and I hope to see him again next time we visit. Gainey winery is my favorite winery, and I love every varietal they produce. I am picky when it comes to wine, and I love everything Gainey. The tasting rooms are so comfortable and the outdoor seating is beautiful. They have had musicians playing indoors or out every time we've visited, and it's the perfect environment for enjoying their wine. Thank you for being so welcoming and for making us feel welcomed. I can't imagine a better way to spend a day than at Gainey. Thank you so much!

Always love our time at Gainey! Beautiful vineyard, delicious wine and the service is always amazing! We love doing tastings with Paul.