This place is truly something special. I've been drinking Dragonette wines for years, but this was my first time visiting the tasting room and I came away seriously impressed. I'm a huge wine nerd, so I tend to ask a lot of questions, usually because I'm genuinely excited about what's in the glass. Kevin was pouring during our visit and the depth of his knowledge absolutely blew me away. No matter how technical my questions got, he seemed to have an answer. Most people probably wouldn't care about that level of detail, but for me it made the experience that much better. It was a pretty slow day when we visited, so we were able to have a really personal tasting experience, which is always my favorite. If the room had been packed, I'm sure the interaction would have been different, but that's not a knock on them at all. We just got lucky with the timing. The tasting room itself isn't doing anything wildly unique, but honestly, who cares when the wines are this good? The focus here is clearly on what's in the glass, and Dragonette continues to make some of my favorite wines in Santa Barbara County. There's a very good chance I'll be joining the wine club sometime soon. read more

Dragonette Cellars - Sanford and Benedict Pinot Noir - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Los Olivos, California

My friends and I came up from Temecula, CA and stopped by Dragonette Cellars Tasting Room, and we're so glad we did. David's hospitality and service were absolutely amazing. He took the time to walk us through the history of the area and offered thoughtful recommendations for other places to visit while we were in town, which we truly appreciated. The wine was very good, and we left happy with a few bottles to take home. A great experience all around, we'll definitely be back! read more

Loved the Pride flag on full display as we entered the tasting room. The guy who helped us was so friendly, upbeat and knowledgeable, he really made our visit. Loved the wines and ended up joining the wine club. Cheers! read more

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We tested some wonderful wines at Dragonette Cellars. Our tasting steward was very knowledgeable. And we had some very tasty wines. We ended up joining their wine club!! read more

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We had a nice shared tasting where we tried 2 Pinot noirs, rose and Chardonnay. The gentleman hosting our tasting was really upbeat and provided really interesting information not only about the expected tasting of the wine, but the winery and the family behind it. Like many places, they waive the tasting fee if you buy some wine. We bought two roses and a Pinot Noir and that did wave our tasting fee. This is a cute little place right in town and worth a visit. Also as an FYI,our waitress from lunch (at Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe) picked this as her top tasting spot in town. read more

Dragonette Cellars - Tasting menu - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Los Olivos, California

Let me just start by saying, that anything you order at Dragonette, you will really enjoy. Dragonette is one of my favorite wines. Their tasting room always has great deals, the service I receive is always excellent and the recommendations and knowledge of the wine is always welcomed. This is one of my spots when in town. read more

Had the pleasure of attending a private tasting at the warehouse amongst their barrels. Very informative tour and a delicious way to learn about their approach to wine making. Bring a coat, it's chilly with the barrels. read more

While on a girls trip we went wine tasting at several wineries and Dragonette stood out by far. The service and kindness of the staff and the knowledge of the regions of where the grapes were grown surpassed some of our other experiences. Los Olivios is such a cute town with lots of wine options, I would put Dragonette on the top of the list. read more

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Great wine! Very informative and friendly staff! The location, Los Olivos, is a very cool and fun (but pricey) town!!!

We met some friends at Dragonette yesterday and had the best time. The wines were really good and David our server was knowledgeable, interesting and funny. We left with many bottles because they were so tasty and great memories and David really set the pace for a great afternoon. read more

First time to this wine tasting room and so glad that I did it. The wines were delicious especially their Pinot Noir. The service was great and attentive as well. Will return in the future. read more

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I had such an incredible experience at Dragonette Cellars last month thanks to David. He was super friendly, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable. Even though he was incredibly busy, he gave me what felt like a marathon of a tasting. Because I've completed WSET Level 3, he spoke to me like a wine professional, which made the whole experience even more engaging and insightful. The wines were fantastic, but I'd go back because of David's personable and generous hospitality. read more

Of the 10ish tastings during our trip to SYV this was our least favorite. Host was not attentive and pours were very small. They also collect the $30 pp tasting fee at reservation for wine that was average at best. So many better spots in La Olivos. read more

David made our first experience at Dragonette absolutely incredible. His knowledge, attentiveness and warm and witty personality complimented our favorite wine experience this weekend. The wine was more than excellent. Best Pinot noirs in the area and truly the best Chardonnay we have ever had. Put Dragonette on your list. The wine and staff will certainly impresss! read more

Second time at this wine tasting store front. We last came here over 2 1/2 years ago. Love the town of Los Olivos. It's changed quite a bit over the yearsThere are a variety of stores and wine tasting places to try. Dragonette has an indoor and outdoor area. This winter day was a bit chilly so we chose to sit indoors. We brought our own charcuterie and was able to enjoy it with our wine tastings. My daughter's new puppy was also allowed to be with us so that was a nice added bonus. We tried a variety of pinots and some white wines including a chardonnay. The host was very knowledgeable and helpful in helping us choose our wines. read more

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The worst wine tasting place ever. They pushed us sit out door under the heat even they have tables inside. We brought a puppy maybe that's why? Not good place for puppy and ppl. read more

David is an amazing wine educator! We've enjoyed Dragonnette Wines previously, but this time, he really helped us appreciate these wonderful wines. Great tasting room and tasting experience. We purchased a bunch of wines to enjoy at home. Thanks David! PS don't be put off by the woman who also works there; she was rather gruff and unwelcoming, telling us "we don't serve wine at the counter, pick some place else". Okay then. Luckily, David's friendly demeanor quickly fixed the mood. read more

David is your guy! Very knowledgeable and great customer service. He taught me quite a bit and made me feel welcome at the establishment. Would definitely come back here and request him for the hospitality and information! read more

Wonderful experience! Kevin was so kind and friendly as he served my wine tasting. Winery was clean and atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed. Would definitely go back! read more

If you love earthy Pinots, crisp, dry Rose, Syrah, Grenache or Sauvignon Blanc, then you'll love their wines. The wine pourers are incredibly knowledgeable, down to earth and friendly. We've been members for 10 years and never had a bad experience. If you join the wine club, they let you swap out the wines and let you revisit during your tasting. Nick, Kevin, Sarah and David make the wine tasting experience so special. read more

Dragonette Cellars - 2024 December Wine Tasting Flight - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Los Olivos, California

After hearing praises from friends and local wineries we thought it is time to check them out. We visited on a a relatively non busy Tuesday and were welcomed by the team. The grapes are sourced from different vineyards and the team size is small. Despite that their wines pack a punch. They have lovely whites and reds which cater to different palettes. I personally prefer the Pinots and the Syrahs. Would definitely go back as the staff is knowledgeable, friendly and have lovely wines. Outdoor and indoor seating. It was not very busy when we went but they did not bat an eye with my initially crabby toddler who fell asleep. Highly recommend! read more

Dragonette Cellars - John Sebastino Syrah - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Los Olivos, California

We had only two days in the Santa Ynez region and a local recommended that we do the top level tasting at Dragonette, which you can only book through their website and costs $25 vs. the $15 at their tasting room. For the personal tasting, you are brought to their production facility which is basically a cement warehouse on Industrial Way in Buellton. We mistakenly thought it would be located at a picturesque vineyard where grapes were grown ... imagine our surprise when our uber dropped us off at a metal corrugated building located next to an auto garage and drop shipping warehouse! It was no matter because once inside we were treated to the best personalized tasting experience we had during our trip. The young woman who lead our party of 3 through a tasting was fantastic ... she knew not only everything about the brand's wines but also gage us some fabulous suggestions on the next stops we should make, including a picturesque vineyard where grapes were grown named Koehler. All of her advice was spot on across the board. I am no expert in wine but have visited wineries in Napa, Sonoma, Long Island and Lodi, so I can get the basics down. Speaking of the basics, you get to taste a more upper-level wine by doing this personal tasting than you would at the $15 tasting room, I believe, including their outstanding Syrah which is grown using grapes from the Santa Ynez Valley outpost of Screaming Eagle! It was the best Syrah I have ever tasted and I kick myself for not buying a bottle for $65. It was the best wine we tried in Santa Ynez valley. Even better than their MJM, which is their flagship $80 version, which was also given to us at the tasting room. Unfortunately, we did not get to taste their Black Label Pinot Noir, which is produced in very limited numbers. Maybe next time as I will certainly bring others back to this experience the next time we are in the area. You cannot go wrong doing the personal tasting for only $10 more than the tasting room with many others ... unless you are going to Los Olivos to get a bunch of tastings in at once. Buellteon is not too far from Los Olivos but it's a bit out of the way and the wines you'll try in the tasting room will probably be pretty good to great as Dragonette seems to know what they are doing. The only thing I'd have a small gripe about is that they send you confirmation emails for the tour which are generated by robot. However, they welcome any questions about the tasting or wines on the form. I asked a few questions via email which went unanswered. Small issue because the young woman at the tasting was so knowledgable and had a fantastic personality. I would recommend to anyone unfamiliar with the Santa Ynez wine region to book Dragonette's production facility tasting in Buellton first and then use that as a basis for other tastings as your 'wine steward' there will be a great guide to other wineries in the area. Also a suggestion I'd have for anyone visiting the area is ... don't hesitate to buy wines you like on the spot. We had limited luggage space so we thought we would do tastings at the wineries, select the best 3 bottles and then each bring those back with us. We ran out of time and did not get a chance to go back and buy our favorite bottles and many of the wineries sell them at their tasting room but not through retail channels. I missed the chance to buy a bottle at Dragonette which I enjoyed due to timing. Luckily I did get another vintage from Dragonette at the Los Olivos wine store, which was open later than the tasting rooms. Though I didn't get to visit Fiddlehead or Flying Goat which have pretty impressive reviews, Dragonette had the best wine of the 9 wineries we visited/tasted at. The experience was a highlight of our trip. read more

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After hearing all the locals sing praises about Dragonette, we were finally able to check it out for ourselves. Previously we had attempted several times to just "stop in," however, their space is limited and were always turned down. I booked this time well in advance via the Tock app as the first tasting of the day. Nick welcomed us in and sat us at one of a few tables inside. He was extremely knowledgeable about wine and has been in the industry for quite some time. We tossed recommendations and thoughts back and forth regarding our favorite wineries and varietals within Santa Barbara County and beyond. Great conversations were had. All of the wines that we tasted were good. Not a mediocre wine in the bunch. While truthfully I am not a big fan of lighter bodied wines--which of course the Santa Ynez Valley is known for--I still enjoyed myself. We tasted their Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Dragonette grows their own grapes on various properties throughout the area that "jive" with their organic ideals. These included several of my favorite vineyards in the area--Grassini, Grimm's Bluff and Sanford, to name a few. Our group of three appreciated the wines here and would recommend them as a starting point for your wine tasting adventures. It is all about the wine here, not really the tasting room itself. read more

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Delicious wines, all of them. We shared a tasting very early in the morning, before lunch. The man serving the tasting was knowledgeable. read more

Dragonette Cellars - Sauv blanc - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Los Olivos, California

Wow. What an amazing tasting. Incredible, nuanced wines. Simple tasting room, you won't be blown away by the venue, however ask for Kevin and let him take you on a journey of intricate wines and geographical education. The pinot noirs and syrahs were the crowd favorite for our group. Come for the best wine in the area, and stay for Kevin's knowledge and hospitality! We will definitely be back! read more

Always one of my favorite stops! The wine is amazing. Sarah is a fantastic addition to serve & provide the background of the wine.

Thanks Blake for a great afternoon wine tasting. One of the best local wineries in the area, never disappointed with everything we tried and took home a great additions to the collection . See you soon Mike read more

Dragonette Cellars - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Los Olivos, California

We came in to just have a glass of wine and it wasn't busy but the gentleman said that there wasn't any room. We told him that we would just stand then and just wanted to try their wine. He was just adamant that he could not serve us. There was plenty of space and we promised we would be in and out but he said adamantly that there was no room when there was room. And when he said there would be no tables, we again said we didn't need one as we saw people standing with a glass of wine. It was obvious that he did not want to service us, and it's ashame. Every winter has been great. Folding Hills and Clifton have been great. I would pass on Dragonette for poor customer service. read more

We absolutely loved the wine and service for the tastings we had today. Dave, our host, was so kind and well informed about the wines. He made our experience just lovely. We loved it so much that we joined the wine club! read more

Great experience doing a flight with Kevin. Nice location, great wines. My current intel says this and Brewer-Clifton are best Pinot tasting here and we've got a few more yet to try. Flight refunded after buying 2-3 bottles of wine. All good. read more

This wine tasting was the best and most informative of the bunch. They had a map to explain the different AVAs and how their location etc affect the grapes, and their Pinots were top notch. They're dog friendly too! read more

Loved the Sauvignon Blanc. I'm told it is aged in both stainless steel but also oak, giving it a rich flavor.

If you are here in Los Olivos CA stop by this wine tasting room. I was here in September, I bit warm but a great day to do a bit of tasting. Amazing tasting flight. Kevin was a wonderful host! Enjoyed his knowledge of the area and his knowledge in the wines he was pouring. The rose and Pinot were really good. Overall a wonderful experience and would definitely come back with my friends and family to have them experience a good tasting. read more

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Lovely reserved tasting here with knowledgeable pourer. Really enjoyed our visit and the wines. Appreciated info on the growing areas as well. Seated outside with view of street on a porch read more

Great wine, great and knowledgeable servers and some truly amazing Pinot Noir. We will definitely be back!

I had heard great rumors of how amazing Dragonette pinot was, and after unsuccessfully locating it at my usual wine shops, stumbled upon their cellar room while visiting the area. The tasting is offered at around $20, and pours are generous. We visited on a HOT day and the staff were super friendly in offering up lots of water and not being pushy at all for us to leave. We sampled around six wines (I think it was a Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, two pinots, and a Syrah?). I ended up loving the Santa Rita Hills pinot - it's their most basic pinot, but I felt it was great value for the price. Overall very high quality wine for the tasting fee - being accustomed to $$$ price tags in Napa, I came out of this tasting quite happy with what I spent! Staff was also super generous in offering an additional pour at the end to help me decide what I wanted to buy. Excellent experience overall! read more

Excellent Service & the BEST wine! We could have bought every bottle from our tasting because each were just as delicious! Also love the ambiance with the horses cruising by. read more

We visited the tasting room in los Olivos on a rainy day and we were not disappointed. We tasted through their white wines and great rosé winding up with some of their Pinots.... And everything was absolutely delicious! So well balanced & round. The chards & Rose' had great acidity & would pair perfectly with so many foods. There was not one wine I would not have purchased. The tasting experience was personable, and our server was so knowledgeable about all the nuances and qualities present in their wines. Bonus, your tasting fee is waived when you purchase a minimum of three bottles, which in our case was no problem! Cheers read more

We had a wonderful tasting, and after a few times up in Los Olivos I can say that top to bottom this is my favorite wine. Sure, there are some highlights elsewhere, but every wine we had at Dragonette interesting, complex, and very drinkable. Not a dud or even a "meh" in the bunch. Megan met us on EASTER SUNDAY morning 9AM and walked us through a wonderful flight. Not sure what that says about our group, but Dragonette was ready to deliver. I had zero intention of becoming a wine club member... maybe ever, more of a beer man myself, but I walked out of there with 3 bottles and a promise of more to come later in the mail. When I got home from a wine country trip I typically have one or two bottles of wine that immediately spark a little buyers remorse when I pull them out of my bag, but the Black label Pinot Noir from Dragonette had me day dreaming about what amazing meal I was going to pair it with. read more

We had an amazing tasting experience at Dragonette and would love to visit again someday. The wines were some of the best we tasted over our weekend stay and the servers could not have been more friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Also really appreciated when one of the owners stopped by for a fun chat with us. Highly recommend making a reservation and enjoying this gem!! read more