Mark was an amazing host and made the day so fun. Have recommended Destination Vine to several friends since getting back from our trip

We had a wonderful time overall and would absolutely book with Destination Vine again. The locations were fantastic, each stop was carefully chosen and the food pairings were spot on. Melanie clearly knows the Santa Ynez Valley well and has great connections in the wine community. Perhaps she was having an off day, but Melanie arrived a bit late and came across as a little distracted and not quite as engaged as we'd hoped. She didn't linger with our group longer than needed, but we felt rushed toward the end of each stop. The driving between locations was also not great and added to the feeling that we were being hurried through the experience. Despite those hiccups, the quality of the tour itself speaks for itself. We'd definitely give Destination Vine a second chance and look forward to experiencing it at a more relaxed pace. read more

I'm local to the area & have used Destination Vine when I want to show guest the most wonderful wine tasting experiences. They have curated & created relationships with the most wonderful vineyards in the Valley. The service, attention to detail is unmatched with any other tour group I've used in the past. Diane & Melaine are delightful host, everything is seamless for a perfect wine tasting day. Do not hesitate on choosing this company for a truly special tasting experience read more

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Diane was a great tour guide and created a custom experience! She was super knowledgable, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Santa Barbara! read more

The "taste of the valley full day tour" is absolutely the way to go! My girlfriend and I had the best time getting taken to three different wineries by Diane. The drive and stops were gorgeous and the lunch was delicious. The last stop was capped off by an intimate private tasting for just us. We would do it again without question. read more

We did a 1/2 day tasting and it was wonderful! Our guide, Mark knew the area so well and made our time very special. The wineries were stunning and we had such a relaxing, fun time. Lunch was also delicious. We all left wishing we had booked a full day! read more

Destination Vine - Wine Tours Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

My friend and I had the best time. Diane is very personable, kind and acknowledge of the wines/ locations we visited two different vineyards and she safely dropped us off back to the train station. One of a kind experience, I will for sure be back! read more

Destination Vine - Wine Tours Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We visited Montecito to celebrate my 50th birthday and a day of wine tasing in the Santa Ynez valley was a must-do! Destination Vine curated the perfect day for me and my husband, and we really enjoyed the unique, boutique wineries they arranged for us. The team pivoted when the weather ended up being unexpectedly rainy, and arranged for cozy romantic tastings inside by the fire. Diane was an amazing host and was highly knowledgeable about the area and the wineries. Highly recommend for a personalized, curated experience! read more

Fabulous.. Melanie chatted with us and listened to our "likes" and put together such an amazing day. If you have any questions, don't doubt - having Melanie as a driver and a host is amazing. Note : it's the relationships Melanie has with the vineyards that elevated our experience. We all realized we couldn't have done this ourselves. They are amazing! read more

My good friend and I booked a 1/2 day tour with Destination Vine and had a fabulous experience. From start to finish it was a wonderful day. we visited wineries and had uber VIP treatment. I had been so disheartened recently by visiting overcrowded wineries that I didn't want to go anymore. this experience was like no other. one on one time with winery experts, gorgeous locations and amazing service. read more

My friends and I take a wine trip every year around this time. When looking in the Santa Barbara area, I was so happy that we found Destination Vine. The entire experience - from booking to the wine tasting - was seamless and wonderful. When we take our trips, we like to find boutique wineries that provide experienes and Diane did that for us. We loved having her with us for the trip and appreciated the attention to detail that went into everything. The three places we visited all provided different experiences, from tasting with the owner to beautiful views. I highly recommend Destination Vine for those visiting this area. I know that I will use Diane and her team again when I'm in the area! read more

Had the most wonderful time with this company. Spoke to Melanie and she was FABULOUS! If you're traveling to Santa Barbara for vino, HIGHLY recommend Destination Vine! Thank you all for your amazing experience. read more

Stop searching. Just book this one! It's perfect! We were a group of six on a private tour. Diane was our guide. Kenny was our driver. What a delightful day! Destination Vine knows how to do it! My friends and I will be talking about our tour for a very long time! read more

I booked Destination Vine for my daughter and I for end of August. We choose the wine tour with horseback riding of the Santa Ynez Valley area and a visit to two wineries. Our cowboy was very knowledgeable of the area and was very friendly. Afterwards we enjoyed a tasty charcuterie plate that was so delicious. From there we visited Robles winery and enjoyed a wonderful lunch where Melanie catered to our needs and brought our wine tastings out to us! Next, onto Grassini to taste some fine wines. You must try the Savaughn blanc, it is my all-time favorite wine now. Melanie Castriotta was exceptional. She treated us like royalty by providing us exceptional service. She packed our wines, took pictures and provided us with the history of the area. My daughter and I plan on returning with our husbands in the near future. read more

Thank you Destination Vine and Melanie for a spectacular day in the Santa Ynez Valley. Being able to visit small boutique wineries, walk the land and enjoy an elegant gourmet picnic lunch by the pond was the highlight for me. All your special touches and attention to detail made the experience magical and we hope to come back soon. Our wine arrived today and we will be enjoying it with fond memories of our day in the Happy Valley read more

Destination Vine - Wine Tours Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

We had an amazing day with the folks at Destination Vine. We visited a few private some wineries in Santa Ynez. Melanie is the absolute best. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about wines and the Santa Barbara area. Her impeccable taste to detail is very impressive. The selection of wine she made were perfect to pair with her lunch selection of cheeses, Italian grapes, salamis, prosciuttos, various infused dried fruits including dates, dried plums and various light breads. We had an awesome day and will definitely do this tour again. Honestly, I would go back anytime and we need folks like Destination Vine that know this Santa Barbara area. We will surely cherish these amazing memories that day! read more

I was treated to a Destination Vine experience with good friends by my daughters for my birthday and it was fabulous. What a treat! We went to spectacularly beautiful, private vineyards off the beaten path, sampled delicious wines and learned a lot from Melanie who besides being good company, pays meticulous attention to detail and is knowledgeable about the wine regions of Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez counties. Thanks Destination Vines. read more

Destination Vine recently arranged a family gathering in Paso Robles. From the accomodations (a great craftsman bungalow in town), wineries ( larger wineries - Halter Ranch and Adelaida. smaller - Herman Story and Desperada) and transportation - attention to detail was excellent. Family members had a great time and great introduction to all Paso Robles has to offer. Would use them again in heartbeat. read more

Diane was so informative and fun to be around. Everything went as smooth as silk and we were back exactly on time. Highly recommended. Great tour. read more

Had a great day wine tasting with good friends. Melanie was our concierge and made the day really special for us. Can't wait to go again!

No one is better connected to the region than Destination Vine. They planned our itinerary, including transportation, beautifully. Everything was perfect. Their follow up is impeccable and their knowledge of the area wineries and businesses can't be matched. They were able to secure tastings for us that we would likely not have been able to obtain on our own. Working with Destination Vine is the only way to book a wine excursion in the region, they will make your experience so, so special. read more

A day we will always remember with Destination Vine being an essential part of our lovely Santa Ynez trip and engagement. Melanie and Dianne accommodated our special requests throughout the day and allowed us to make decisions and take our time. Melanie ensured we always had a glass in our hands and captured many moments throughout the day for us. It was great having someone as familiar with the wines and wineries as Melanie is and her stories and anecdotes added great entertainment to the day. A perfect way to explore the Santa Ynez region. read more

Outstanding adventure in a wine experience, it exceeded our expectations!!!! We enjoyed a fantastic gourmet lunch, complete with cloth napkins and fabulous wines, The staff was amazing, Melanie and Diane go above and beyond to create a wonderful and memorable experience, with great attention to detail (which I appreciate) and they are knowledgeable about wine and helped us select some great ones to take home with us!! We will remember our Valentine's Day outing with Destination Vine forever, thanks for a fabulous memory!!! read more