Santa Barbara's best-kept wineries
With great wineries, Santa Barbara has it all not including the great culture, great food and great shopping. Santa Barbara is the way to go if you are looking to escape the commercialism of Napa. I think Santa Barbara is the most unique wine region in California because of the resorts, eateries and beaches.
Santa Barbara is a pedestrian-friendly community with incredible architecture, beautiful mountains, rolling valleys and miles of exotic beaches.
The 3 top wineries are Kalyra Winery, Santa Barbara Winery and Oreana Winery.
Santa Barbara Winery is located at: 202 Ancapa St in Santa Barbara. Started in 1962 by Pierre Lafond, the winery was the first since prohibition and helped spark the wine industry of the Santa Ynez Valley. Santa Barbara Winery produces the following wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Pinot Noir among others.
5 bucks wine tasting. For $5, you get to keep the glass and taste 6 different wines. Great atmosphere, amazing value and friendly staff! Incredible Riesling and others were notably exceptional. The beach is within walking distance to the winery, so after a great day of wine tasting, plan on stopping by this winery and stroll out onto the beach.
Overall this was a great experience, very enjoyable, and drinkable wine, even for those not used to it, or those for whom this may be your first tasting. We will certainly be back to visit Santa Barbara Winery.
Second is Kalyra winery. Their second location is located 212 State street with their main winery in the Santa Ynez valley. Kalyra has an adventurous, cool, fun wine experience and is just two blocks from the beach. The winemaker is from Australia and has been making wine in Australia and California for over 20 years, which gives an Australian vibe. The winery also has free movie nights periodically.
For wine tasting the fee is $10, we tasted 3 whites, 3 reds, and 2 dessert wines. Their specialty is dessert wines, so if you are into the sweeter variety, this spot is incredible.
Overall, I will gladly return in the near future, I had a fantastic wine experience here. If you were into the movie, "Sideways" (2004), It was here at Kalyra! Try to spot where Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church) meet Stephanie (Sandra Oh) at the bar.
Last but not least is Oreana Winery. Oreana Winery is located at 205 Anacapa Street. This winery was redeveloped from an old gas station and using its bones, transformed it into an incredible winery tasting room. With creative wines such as "bacon wine", this winery is a must try. When visiting Oreana, they were very generous with their tasting. This winery did not skimp on the tastings. A definite plus especially when it's great wine.
These are 3 wineries that you need to visit, when visiting Santa Barbara,
With great wineries, Santa Barbara has it all not including the great culture, great food and great shopping. Santa Barbara is the way to go if you are looking to escape the commercialism of Napa. I think Santa Barbara is the most unique wine region in California because of the resorts, eateries and beaches.
Santa Barbara is a pedestrian-friendly community with incredible architecture, beautiful mountains, rolling valleys and miles of exotic beaches.
The 3 top wineries are Kalyra Winery, Santa Barbara Winery and Oreana Winery.
Santa Barbara Winery is located at: 202 Ancapa St in Santa Barbara. Started in 1962 by Pierre Lafond, the winery was the first since prohibition and helped spark the wine industry of the Santa Ynez Valley. Santa Barbara Winery produces the following wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Syrah, Petite Syrah, Pinot Noir among others.
5 bucks wine tasting. For $5, you get to keep the glass and taste 6 different wines. Great atmosphere, amazing value and friendly staff! Incredible Riesling and others were notably exceptional. The beach is within walking distance to the winery, so after a great day of wine tasting, plan on stopping by this winery and stroll out onto the beach.
Overall this was a great experience, very enjoyable, and drinkable wine, even for those not used to it, or those for whom this may be your first tasting. We will certainly be back to visit Santa Barbara Winery.
Second is Kalyra winery. Their second location is located 212 State street with their main winery in the Santa Ynez valley. Kalyra has an adventurous, cool, fun wine experience and is just two blocks from the beach. The winemaker is from Australia and has been making wine in Australia and California for over 20 years, which gives an Australian vibe. The winery also has free movie nights periodically.
For wine tasting the fee is $10, we tasted 3 whites, 3 reds, and 2 dessert wines. Their specialty is dessert wines, so if you are into the sweeter variety, this spot is incredible.
Overall, I will gladly return in the near future, I had a fantastic wine experience here. If you were into the movie, "Sideways" (2004), It was here at Kalyra! Try to spot where Miles (Paul Giamatti) and Jack (Thomas Haden Church) meet Stephanie (Sandra Oh) at the bar.
Last but not least is Oreana Winery. Oreana Winery is located at 205 Anacapa Street. This winery was redeveloped from an old gas station and using its bones, transformed it into an incredible winery tasting room. With creative wines such as "bacon wine", this winery is a must try. When visiting Oreana, they were very generous with their tasting. This winery did not skimp on the tastings. A definite plus especially when it's great wine.
These are 3 wineries that you need to visit, when visiting Santa Barbara,
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