I really enjoyed our weekday visit to Alma Rosa. Our server, Crystal, immediately greeted us and made recommendations on what to order for our tasting. She brought the tasting in two batches, which I liked as it felt like we could take our time and weren't rushed. The shop is quite large with plenty of seating inside and outside on the shared courtyard. I especially appreciated that we could order food from the neighboring vendors to enjoy with our wine. Definitely a must visit on your next trip to Solvang or Los Olivos. read more

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Walking around Solvang and stopped by here for a quick taste of their sparkling. Fun environment inside and out. Friendly service. Wasn't too busy when we came on a Sunday afternoon. I'd definitely come back! I enjoyed their wine. read more

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This is what a wine tasting and cheese board experience should be. If anything, they over delivered, especially considering it was cheaper than the absolute nonsense we had the previous night at Cailloux. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, loads of cheese, crackers, jams, mustards, the works. And to top it off, she even refilled our favourite wine for free. Such a warm, generous experience from start to finish. Highly recommend and we'll definitely be back again and again. read more

This winery is cute and small but amazing delicious wine. I would highly recommend this place again. The service was good but a bit slow. We are already planning our next trip here. I am truly captivated by their impressive wealth of knowledge regarding wine and the rich history that envelops this remarkable winery. Additionally, the fact that it is welcoming to families with children was an invaluable bonus, enhancing the overall experience. read more

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Stumbled upon this winery on one of our trips to Solvang. It's a really cute spot surrounded by other wineries, a few different boutiques/shops. There's plenty of seating between their indoor/outdoor seating. It was really nice for us. My mother in law got to enjoy a nice tasting flight while my husband was able to watch our little one enjoy the outdoors. We went right when they were open so it was just us for awhile. Wines were all very good. Everyone there was very sweet. Can't wait to be able to go back when we are in the area. read more

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One of our favorite wines, we decided to stop by the tasting room to pick up a bottle, but they happened to not have the one we wanted but we still enjoyed our tasting and even got to try something unreleased while enjoying some live music. A couple of days later we had the chance to pop into the beautiful vineyard grounds where we signed up for wine club and got the bottles we really wanted... we can't wait to be back for one of their events! read more

We had an amazing time! This is not a typically tasting room. This is a one of a kind experience. It is one of the most peaceful experiences I have ever had. Our wine rep was Robert and he was amazing. He is new yet was one of the smartest people I have met in wine. He was so detailed and was so experienced. Thank you! I look forward to visiting again. read more

Positives: central location and a clean modern tasting room. Unfortunately we had a less than great experience here. First thing to note, they will NOT wave a tasting fee with ANY purchase amount. It is customary throughout all of California to wave one tasting fee for every 2 or 3 bottles purchased. We were considering buying 2 bottles after completing our tasting, but there is absolutely no incentive to make a purchase here. Additionally, we were initially shorted one tasting. When we brought it to our servers attention she was defensive at first and insisted we had 5. When we started going through what we tasted she realized that she did indeed skip one. We were served one final tasting but by that point we were pretty uncomfortable and just threw it back and closed out our bill. Not planning to return. read more

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Back in the day I was a big fan of Richard Sanford's wines but when he sold the Sanford label and started his Alma Rosa brand I found he had changed the wine stylistically. It became less about bigger flavors but more about finesse and austerity. I didn't seek out Alma Rosa as much after that. Recently though, discussing the brand with a winemaker at another winery he suggested I give them another try. In the intervening years it appears that Sanford has sold the winery/brand again and it now has new(ish) proprietors as well as a new winemaker Samra Morris. The wines now are more full flavored yet still elegant and refined. Recent professional scores will bear this out. Wines are priced accordingly The staff both times we've been in were fabulous, we interacted with several of the tasting room staff both times and they never missed a beat, always knew their stuff and were wonderfully friendly. They've got a great outdoor patio and a fair amount of indoor seating as well. Located right nextdoor to Draughtsmen Aleworks in Solvang ( just for reference) as the Alma Rosa tasting room is not easily visible from the main drag in Solvang though there is a good amount of parking on the side/rear of the complex. 1623 Mission sr. Solvang. Easier access from Fir Ave behind the complex. read more

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Excellent customer service and great location, which is just off the main strip. It is very close to our hotel. Dog friendly.

Alma Rosa is tucked away in a courtyard off of the main road in Solvang. They have lots of covered patio seating and bar top tables inside. The indoor stools remind me of junior high art class seating which was not too comfortable, but they had a some leather chairs as well. They have fun, upbeat music playing inside. Outside food is not allowed but they do have some small bites for purchase. It looks like they're dog and kid friendly. Tasting are $30 and the wine is good, but pricey and nothing special in my opinion, except for the sparkling rosê at the end! Glad we tried it but not my favorite place in town. read more

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Heather was wonderful, had great recommendations we ended up purchasing. Nice outdoor seating, dog friendly patio tucked away in a small shopping center. read more

Why not? Why not update my previous five star review of Alma Rosa? A couple years ago the tasting room was in a nice spot on Industrial Way in Buellton next to Industrial Eats (still exceptional) and I commented on the Olive Tree which actually never really loved growing indoors. Now they have relocated their space to a very awesome complex in Downton Solvang. Their patio is fantastic, it is also spacious. My initial concern was could I park and would it be too busy? It has never been too busy and their parking lot has always had a few empty spaces for me, even in the summer. Of course their wines continue to be amazing! The best of the best at prices that are often much lower than the "less than best of the best". Samra completely rocks it, her Pinots are second to none. Adriana is always serving us in the tasting room and she is wonderful! Far and away my favorite California wines!! read more

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I looked it up on Google and I don't regret it. We decided on the $50 flight and don't regret. Wendy was amazing to us during our wine tasting. She showed us pictures of the wines that we tasted and even had experimented chips with white wine. She gave us phenomenal service. We sat inside because of the smoke but the outside looks amazing as well and they have a fire place. read more

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We signed up for the estate tour on the golf cart. Robert was our guide. He was amazing! He took pictures of me and my girlfriends, shared the history of Alma Rosa with us, and took us on a special scenic route so we could soak in the views. The wine was delicious, the views were too! We would definitely come back! Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely loved the tasting experience here!! You get a designated liaison to provide a detailed description and entirely immersive tasting. Would highly recommend coming here and picking up a flight of cheese next door to enjoy their wines. read more

I am downgrading my previous review of 5 stars to 3. First off, this isn't because of the quality of wine. Alma Rosa is among the top 3 quality wines in Santa Barbara County, and I'd list them among the top 10 in California as a whole. Amazing deep, rich, balanced and structured wines. The complaints I have are with their tasting experience. A wine tasting should be geared toward learning about the wine and determining if it is worth purchasing, or ultimately joining their club and receiving continued supply. Alma Rosa is one of the far, far too many wineries that have abandoned this concept in favor of being a drinking room and tourist destination. Extremely overpriced tasting fees, lack of a knowledgeable staff that understands their wines and just wine in general, and a long drawn out "experience" that is more like a reality show lunch for the girls than seriously focused on wine education. I am a club member and regularly buy their wines, again, because the quality is superior. However, in today's format I would have walked right past them and never had that opportunity to learn how good they were as I look for tasting rooms on my wine trips, not expensive social "experiences". read more

We had the pleasure of indulging to their wine tasting recommendations and it did not disappoint We came in group of 4 with my buddies and from the get go Rebekah and Jennifer were so welcoming and delightful. We tried their wine flight and got the cheese platter and truly enjoyed it Rebekah was truly great with all of her recommendations with wine pairing and club membership etc She was also knowledgeable and was patient with all of our novice questions regarding our wine tasting experience...And Jennifer too was always smiling and courteous. Thank you so much Ladies! You both were great that we are already planning to come back! read more

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I enjoyed the wine so much! The wine spoke for itself. You can taste the richness and the true art of it. The tasting experience is what I and my sister chose to do. With that being said we did end up purchasing a few bottles. One down side was the service. Not sure why we were treated so unwelcomingly because as we entered the store and the tone of the folks working were definitely not too excited to help us with our reservation. A little after we arrived, another couple came and we definitely noticed the huge difference of how they were greeted so nicely. Other than that, I would give this place another chance but hope the next time visiting will be at the winery itself as I really fell in love with their wines! read more

Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards - Cheese plate and wine tasting experience - Wineries Near Me - Solvang, California

This is one of my absolute favorite tasting rooms in Solvang. It is located on the main drag, has some amazing wines, and top notch service. The courtyard and indoor seating areas are open despite the small footprint and they seem to always have room for folks to pop in despite how busy they can sometimes be. We were lucky to come on a quiet weekend; they were able to take our large, last-minute party without complaint we we appreciated. They have a couple of food stales in the same courtyard and allow you to bring food from their neighbors into their seating area (the cheese store is a fantastic companion). Their wine selection has something for everyone and they always do their best to work with guests' preferences. I am rather partial to the Rose Grenache and will usually stock up on a few bottles as gifts. One of our servers, Krystal (Crystal?), was incredibly kind and accommodating. She made our visit that much more special. There was a second server working but I can't recall his name. Both of them were very knowledgeable and welcoming. This was my fourth visit over the last three years and it has never let me down. Definitely a must. read more

Have been to Alma Rosa several times and usually get Pinot there. Recently took friends here and the service did not disappoint. We switched it up and got a couple of bottles of sparkling rose which was very refreshing. They allowed us to have both snacks and a dog in their outdoor seating. read more

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We first found Alma Rosa back in 2018 when the tasting room was on Industrial Way in Buellton. They have since relocated their space to a stunning complex in Downton Solvang. Their indoor space and patio are fantastic. They do not allow outside food, but they have some nibbles available and also recommend getting a cheese plate from across the courtyard from the cheese shop. We got one and it was magnificent and paired amazing with the wines. Kim served us and she was such a delight! We did some side by side pairings and were educated on what happens when you rinse your glass with water and the ph balance. It was fascinating and so much fun. We cannot wait to head back to Alma Rosa on our next visit. read more

The tasting room was delightful. Their wines were delicious and Rebecca gave the best service! So glad to find this winery!! Highly recommend- definitely get a cheese cone from the shop across the alley to go with your tasting as well! Will definitely return next time read more

An experience! Some how me and my wife got a personal tour with Wendy. She was amazing. We learned a lot, had great views, and she made it a memory. read more

Went out to "the ranch" today for estate tasting- a must do! Dave was our guide -his knowledge of the history of Richard Sandford, Alma Rosa and the description of the wines was informative and entertaining. Had a nice cheese plate that comes with the tasting. The atmosphere was serene (doe went walking along the hill, beautiful). Please go out for a tasting and say Hi to Dave for us!! read more

Wow. I can't wait to return! This place blew my expectations out of the water- and they were already high from industry recommendations! Came for a midweek tasting and stayed for nearly 3 hours chatting with the pourer and geeking out on the wines. We loved the 2018 Pinot Noir from Transverse Valley (ended up leaving with a few bottles) and the 2017 Blanc de Blanc from the Santa Rita Hills (because we were feeling celebratory)! Would definitely recommend stopping by for a tasting if you are in the area! **Big thanks to Monica for being an exceptional human and making our experience a celebration!** read more

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Made a reservation for a tasting. Clean, modern, & cute shop. Very good wine tasting. Great service.

When researching Pinot Noir, Alma Rosa came up as the place to go. The tasting did not disappoint. 5 wines to sample with 3 Pinot Noirs. Each one was delightful. We happened upon Jeff who was a great entertainer making the experience even better. Great location and ambience. read more

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Unfortunately, I was ignored by the woman working the counter when I arrived for my 3:30 reservation on 11/9/24.  I stood there for a few minutes waiting for her to at least acknowledge me. The only other customers at the counter were a couple that she was trying to convince to sign up for the wine club. She could have simply let me know she'd be right with me or checked to see what I needed. I tried to make eye contact with the man that seemed to be pouring for a few select customers in the tasting room. Although he saw me, he never once acknowledged me either.  So, I went out to the patio and waited at a table my friends were waiting at. After what seemed like 7-10 minutes, I returned to the counter to try again.  The same employee working the counter proceeded to ignore me. Unless she has some extremely rare peripheral eye condition, there is no way she did not see me. The man on staff looked right at me, as he was walking towards the counter but then his cell phone rang, he answered his phone and disappeared into a back room.  During my two times standing at the counter, I witnessed many tasters waiting and waiting for him to get to them.  The customers that were on the patio near us were getting upset that no one had checked on them in a while midflight.  We left and went next door.   As a previous wine tasting room associate in the area, it was concerning to see such inability to multitask, and work the room to keep things going effectively, especially on a weekend day when it was NOT that busy. The room at the time was only half full, and the patio only had three tables with customers including our party. I have seen AR three times busier than it was during this visit, this room was nowhere near slammed at the time. You can greet customers while finishing other tasks. Although, I think Alma Rosa has some decent wines, the service was awfully non-existent. read more

Just love these wines! Delicious Pinot, Syrah and Chardonnay, super friendly staff. Love that they have a woman winemaker!

Boyfriend and I came out to Solvang for Memorial Day weekend as a last minute day trip from LA and SD respectively. I don't know that much about wine other than some kind of idea on what to expect from the different varietals and what kind of food to typically pair them with. That being said, this was our first time in a tasting room! I'm not sure if it's my nervousness and inexperience talking, but I don't seem to understand why this place has received some 1 star reviews? The server was polite, informational, friendly. The atmosphere was casual, relaxing, trendy. I loved that our server mentioned that Richard Sanford was just in the store and explained who he was. Being a total wine noob, I love learning about this stuff! Pinot Noir is my usual go-to varietal to sip on anyways! So this was definitely an interesting first tasting room experience! We bought ourselves a bottle of their Pinot Noir from Bentrock to take home. read more

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Such a beautiful little tasting room in the heart of Solvang! There's many more in this area, but we only went to Alma Rosa, because of their reputation... And boy did they live up to it! First of all, Rebekah! What a doll and so hospitable. We can't thank her enough...so down to earth and I know we'd be friends if I lived there! The wine was just incredible... All of their Pinot's were outstanding! We sat in these beautiful, comfortable chairs by the fireplace, and Rebekah just catered to our every need! So awesome... Thank you, thank you, thank you! If it couldn't get any better... It sure did! We then went to the Vineyards with the winemaker, Samra! I think she might be the first woman Bosnian winemaker in America! You might have to check on that but, how cool is that?? She was so knowledgeable and friendly. And just made us eat a ton of grapes off the vines! Sooo fun!! I will post a few pictures of the tasting room and the Vineyards. Can't say enough good about this winery! read more

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We came here with friends to celebrate a birthday. When we entered we were not greeted in the most friendly manner by this woman and actually contemplated leaving. She came over to us and dropped the menus and walked away. We had to flag her down to get glasses of water. As we started to discuss whether we should leave, someone else came to help us and we are glad he did. I believe his name was Kevin and he really took the time to tell us about the history of the winery, each of the wines we were tasting, and patiently answered all of our questions. He was outgoing, extremely knowledgeable, and personable. Everything you want when you visit a winery. We paired our wines with a cheese platter which came from a shop next door. It was delicious and included a small honeycomb which was a wonderful compliment to the variety of cheese we tried. The winery is intimate and tastefully decorated. Their specialty is Pinot Noir however I enjoyed the sparkling wine. Thanks to Kevin we had a great time and learned a lot. read more

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We had a very good experience and enjoyed the wine. Our sommelier was very knowledgeable and interesting to talk with and the location is great. I wish we remembered her name. read more

Great service. wonderful pinot noir. The wines are elegant and incredibly labor intensive, as every step in their process is manually performed, including pressing the grapes. You are purchasing wine that is art in a bottle here. read more

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We attended a tasting at the Ranch House today for my 29 year old son's birthday. Dave was amazing !!! His knowledge and history of the wines and the property were outstanding and entertaining .His explanations of the grapes, soil and climate and how they come together to make the wonderful wine we were tasting were very informative.It was a lovely, peaceful, relaxing afternoon among the trees. So much fun!!! Dave is an excellent host and sommelier . read more

Cute little winery in solvang! Wasn't super packed on a Saturday evening. We did a little wine tasting and everything was pretty good. The girl helping us was very informative! Def recommend this place. All the wines were very tasty. read more

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My party went to the solvang tasting room this past weekend and had a wonderful time due to Rebecca! She was very nice and accommodating of our big party and was very knowledgeable about the wines. She made our experience a 10/10, was definitely the best tasting room experience we had in town. read more

I was spoiled & tried this winery first of the day so I didn't realize how great it was until I tried another. I love the vibe of the tasting room (the skylight is so cool), our waitress was amazing and very knowledgeable, and the wine was great. Our favorite wines were the pino blanco, the rose with the "wet stones" aroma (first one in the tasting menu but forgot the name), and the transverse valley pino. Water was free and bathroom was available, unlike the next one we went to! Would definitely come here again! read more

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Cute little winery next to Industrial Eats in the charming little town of Buellton not far from Solvang. My husband and I did the wine tasting, I had a mix of the red and white and he had all white since he doesn't like reds. He liked their chardonnay so much he bought a bottle of that. They also gave him a complimentary glass of bubbly for his birthday which was really nice of them. I love their doors which are the huge floor to ceiling kind that open up so it feels like you're outside. They're a little pushier to have you buy a bottle or join their wine club, but it is part of their job. It's nice to have Industrial Eats right next door since we worked up quite an appetite from wine tasting all day. read more

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