SANTA BARBARA TASTING RECOMMENDATIONS
Grassini Family Vineyards
Grassini Family Vineyards is a family-owned and operated boutique winery that specializes in the handcrafted production of wines made exclusively from Bordeaux varietals. We focus on farming our estate vineyard to its fullest potential using renewable and sustainable resources. A hands-on artisan approach helps us to make wines that represent the uniqueness of this special site and climate.
Tasting Room Address
24 El Paseo, Santa Barbara, CA
Tasting Room Hours
Daily 12pm - 6pm (last tasting at 5:30pm)
Phone Number
(805) 897-3366
Winery Tastings
Daily one-on-one tasting appointments for $45 per person at the winery available on Thursday-Monday. (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.) To reserve, e-mail or call the winery directly. Details below.
Phone Number
(895) 883-8118
Principal Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvigon
Website
Longoria Wines
Established in 1982, Longoria Wines is a small family-owned winery producing acclaimed artisanal wines from some of the finest vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Pioneer winemaker Rick Longoria has been involved in the local wine industry since 1976. His wines are distinctive for their purity of varietal and site expression, balance, and compatibility with food.
Tasting Room Address (Santa Barbara)
732 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Tasting Room Hours (Santa Barbara)
Tuesday - Thursday & Sunday: 12pm - 6pm, Friday & Saturday: 12pm - 7pm
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Principal Varieties
Albariño, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Graciano, Grenache, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Red Bordeaux Blends, Syrah, Tempranillo
Website
Phone Number
805-736-9700
Whitcraft Winery
Chris and Kathleen (Barnato) Whitcraft started Whitcraft Winery in 1985. Chris hosted a local wine radio program in Santa Barbara County for more than ten years and learned his craft from some of the best winemakers in California - Joe Heitz (Heitz Cellars), Dick Graff (Founded Chalone Winery and its AVA), and Burt Williams (Williams Selyem & Morning Dew Ranch) to name a few. What began as a hobby grew into both a passion and a lifestyle, the commitment to which is present to this day in every bottle of our wine.
This passion for wine was passed on to their children, Drake and Alyssa. While Chris passed in 2014, Drake continues to carry on the tradition of excellent winemaking within the Whitcraft family.
Tasting Room Address (Santa Barbara)
Tasting Room Hours (Santa Barbara)
Friday thru Sunday, 11-4 pm
Principal Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Website
Phone Number
805.730.1680