The name, logo, and look of the bottles alone are enough to draw you in -- Dreamcote just has that cool‑girl wine brand energy. We first discovered their wines at a local coffee shop back home in San Diego, so when we realized they were based in Los Olivos, we knew we had to stop on our trip. The tasting room is stylish, warm, and inviting. It has that modern, researched, intentional look I gravitate toward in wine brands. I also love that they source their grapes locally and offer light, refreshing chillable reds and natural wines. Their chillable Pinot Noir was such a pleasant surprise -- I don't usually like traditional Pinot, but this one was vibrant, fresh, and so easy to drink. I had a great conversation with the server about the wines I enjoy, how the wine industry is shifting, and the growing appeal of refreshing, bright, natural‑leaning wines. You can really feel their passion for what they do -- it comes through in the wine, the service, and the whole experience. My partner, my pup Enzo, and I had an amazing time stopping in for a glass. Such a fun, thoughtful, dog‑friendly spot in Los Olivos. Would absolutely return. read more

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We had a great time here. We loved the wine; we left with 6 bottles! Service was great. Very friendly. Very relaxing and calm. Would highly recommend read more

I've been to Los Olivos countless times so I'm glad to always try and branch out to try new tasting rooms that I haven't gone to before! This was recommended by a co-worker and I thought the wines were great. Especially the Blanc-au-Blanc! Great person working there work explained the vineyards to us. Was lovely to sit outside! read more

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Had a great experience at the garden/farm private tasting! Amazing wines and Brit prepared delicious snacks for us.

Very nice staff! Very cute interior and wonderful wine. We enjoyed the Dreamcotte SYV Bordeaux.. we also tasted this wine in town. Very good tasting room read more

Dreamcote is a fun spot! It's VERY small, so definitely make a reservation before you go. We had 6 people and were sat outside on the patio. There was only one woman working when I went and she was very busy and a little flustered, but was still kind and helpful. She said they were only offering glasses and bottles, which was a bummer since they have so many cool wines and we didn't really know what to try or what they were known for. We ended up with a bottle of their lovely Pinot noir and really enjoyed it! The bottles are very festive and cute, just like the space. read more

Good wines and good vibes. Brit is super awesome and very passionate about her wines. The BDX blend and carbonic Pinot noir were delicious. Service was great. Will definitely come back again to try more! read more

Unique unique wines ! You know there are plenty of tasting rooms all over Santa ynez area and if you have been to a few you are pretty much tasting different versions or blends of the similar types of the usual suspects! Here, however your tastebuds are introduced to a whole new world of awesomeness. I tried some amazing carbonic wines and some had a very earthy flavor which was uniquely refreshing from the typical flavors or blends. Our server was awesome too! She explained the story behind every wine as well as played an awesome playlist. We sat outside and enjoyed the lovely weather with some great wines after the tasting menu. I think this has to be our favorite after trying a whole lot of tasting rooms in the area. Give it a shot if you are up for something fun and new :) read more

Had the best time yesterday at Dreamcôte. The vibes were amazing and Isaac gave awesome service and he was very knowledgeable about the wines! Definitely will stop by on our next trip! read more

Dreamcote is a fantastic little corner wine tasting room with a great atmosphere and some real tasty/funky wines. Nicole is a gem -- very knowledgeable and always has a smile on her face. Every time I visit the valley this is my first stop without fail. Oh, and there's a prickly pear cider that is truly delightful. Check 'em out! read more

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"If we sip the wine, we find dreams coming upon us out of the imminent night" ― D. H. Lawrence Cannot believe I never reviewed Dreamcote! Always a favorite, I recently stopped in for third time during a road trip adventure. I've followed Brit Zotavich ever since her and her husband were at Zotavich Winery. Dreamcote is, dare I say, a less serious endeavor or maybe it is a more fun endeavor? This is a place with soul, with wines that are meant to be drank not analyzed to death. Or as they put it on their website: "There is a secret society of flavor crazed, dynamic, determined and tenacious individuals that give this project life. We live simply, but well. Trailer dinner parties with friends, vineyard movie nights, irrigation pond floating sessions, great food, lots of wine. Couldn't be happier. The wines + ciders we craft are intended for your supper table, to be consumed weekly, casually, not to sit in your cellar, or on top of your fridge for a special occasion." More people should live like that and more people need to treat wine as the beverage it mostly is, not as a piece of art it very rarely can become. It is meant to make your time with friends and lovers better, or make other people more tolerable and less irritating ;-) At this stop, Marissa (I think, no note taking just memory) walked us through their current selection of wines. Dreamcote is located on the less busy street of San Marcos in Los Olivos and they always start you with addicting artisan popcorn. The wines started with a fun sparkling riesling, easy drinking apple cider, some more whites, a couple of smooth Carbonic process reds, then ending with our favorite wine which was a 2016 Tannat Dessert Wine. This was outstanding and the one we bought, 3 bottles! Yes, Dreamcote may not be "serious" wines but they know how to make wine very well. I just opened a several year old Dreamcote dessert blend of Sauvignon Blanc/Semillion that I bought a few years ago and it was fantastic! Just loveliness on a duffy boat ride during a hot summer afternoon in Newport Beach Harbor. BTW, about Tannat, known for being the grape of the Madiran region and now Uruquay's national grape, this varietal is undergoing it's "moment" in California right now. Per Tablas Creek: "as of 2016, there were 579 acres of Tannat planted in California, most from Tablas Creek cuttings, and nearly half planted in just the last 5 years." I had a lovely Tannat from Temecula of all places at Chapin Winery. Ridiculous price of $95 but the best Temecula wine I have ever had. I've also had California Tannats at Tablas Creek, Cambiata (along with a great Dornfelder), Sobon, Rock Wall and now Dreamcote. Haven't had one I didn't like yet :-) Oh, back to my review...Dreamcote is highly recommended ;-) read more

The friendliest little winery! They were so kind and accommodating to us and our 6 month oldWe loved the wine and grabbed a few bottles. The owner was so great and we loved hearing her story while she poured our wine. Nicole also was our server and she was amazing and did a great job explaining what events they had coming up that we just had to join as a member! We cannot wait for many more trips to Dreamcôte ! read more

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Free popcorn but we didn't end up tasting any since we just came from lunch The wine was mediocre unfortunately. I picked this place because it had some sweet wine/sparkling wine in its tasting but they didn't turn out to be very good unfortunately. It was too floral for me, made me feel like I had leftover perfume in my mouth. Plus the place was smaller and didn't have a lot of seats. Would skip if I ever came back to Los Olivos. read more

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Literally walked in with a sandwich in my hand asking if we could have a tasting. The lady behind the counter was so rude, saying no outside food and SYV RESTAURANT week tasting needed a reservation. So many other great places that welcomed me at the time so we left and went to Epiphany. read more

Super friendly staff. Fun little spot. The wine was ok. Reasonable tasting price and wine prices. Had a little gift shop i there too. A lot people were coming in for the popcorn and they only offered stale popcorn...due to th holidays??? Not sure why they didn't make the effort since it seemed like people were attracted to this. read more

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Great personable service and small tasting room but it seems like they do a lot of fun events for members. We came here for just a tasting. They offered us free popcorn when we sat. Martin was great at welcoming us. Heard they're having a boat party for their wine club members and that sounds like an epic time! read more

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came by at the end of our day. celebrating our 5 year anniversary. a little bit tipsy, but, wanted try out their hard ciders for a change of pace. tasting room is on the smaller and, but, service was very good. only tried one cider and mama wasn't a fan. i liked it more than the wine though. nothing exceptional, but, trying out the cider was good way to mix it up. read more

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This is a cute wine shop located off the main street in Los Olivos. I like that they are trying to do things a little differently than the other wine shops around. They offered popcorn to taste and had cider available for tastings as well. A nice change up. We sampled a variety of wines, but the one that stuck out the most with me was their bubbly. They actually drizzled a little balsamic vinegar in with the wine and the combination was amazingly tasty. Over all, friendly service and tasty wine, worth stopping by for a tasting if you are in the area. read more

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I had a great time here yesterday! This place is very innovative and quite different than any other place I have tried. The hard cider was very interesting and delicious in its own right. It was explained as not being a wine or beer and has a very small alcohol content. The Riesling had a pop cap, not a cork or screw top. This wine had a sparkle which is something that would be wonderful on a hot summer day. Give this place a try if you are in the area and want a different outlook on Santa Barbara wine it will not disappoint. read more

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Five stars all around. Alan (sp?) was amazing and incredibly knowledgeable about the process & varietals. He really treated us right in addition to the stellar value you receive for the price! Fantastic wines & a great experience. Don't miss this spot read more

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Marissa was amazing! We had the best banter and wine at her tasting. We had to leave with a bottle of the merlot. This was the hands down best tasting experience out of all the tastings we had in the area. Make sure to add this stop to your list. PS they do spectacular Girl Scout cookie wine pairings! read more

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This was my favorite wine tasting room in Los Olivos for two reasons. First, I absolutely loved the variety of wine that was available (it was a bit more on the adventurous side). I ended up buying a bottle of Riesling and two bottles of sparkling pét nat! The sparkling wine was incredible, and chock full of alcohol (14%). I also tried a rosé cider which is sold in growlers. I heard that the company changes up their tasting menu with all sorts of experimental wine, and I love the concept of it. The second reason that I love this place is the affordable retail offerings. There were crystals, candles, home goods, decor, kitchen items, necklaces, earrings, cards, and accessories. These items were very carefully curated to appeal to a certain demographic (e.g. me). I bought two necklaces for less than $30 each! I will definitely come back here when I return to Los Olivos. read more

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My most favorite place to be!!! It's beautiful, peaceful. Amazing wine and company. Nicole is such a great host when we come to visit and have our sometimes too many glasses of wine!! read more

OMG!!! This place is Fabulous!! The wines are fantastic...the staff Martin & Marissa are entertaining and take fabulous care of you! read more

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While tasting at So Fresh, our server told us we should check out Dreamcote and visit Brenda. Luckily, our next reservation was at Dreamcote and while Brenda wasn't there, my boyfriend and I had the extreme pleasure to meet Brit. We had some remarkable beverages and I picked up a few bottles and a growler to take home. Brit sat outside on the picnic bench with us for probably 2 hours just chatting and sharing her experience and knowledge of the industry, trends, and also pointed us to Future Perfect (next door). I love seeing winemakers celebrate each other and our time here with brit capped off our tasting in the best way. Delicious options, fun takeaways like sangria pouches, and wonderful hospitality. Will definitely be back! read more

Our first stop during our winery visit. Brit was friendly and welcoming as we walked in. She poured our tastings while sharing her story. I don't know how young she is, but she has been making wine since the age of 18. Impressive! We enjoyed the lavender apple cider as our first sipping because it opened up our palate to what we were about to enjoy next. They were in the remodeling stages, so visit and enjoy an ambience of newness and good vibes! read more

Wine tasting in Los Olivos can be a bit repetitive - you're visiting tasting rooms, and not wineries (which I was not used to), so there's less to explore. So after visiting some spots, I turned to yelp to help direct me to something good, and I'm glad it introduced me to Dreamcôte. Dreamcôte is a bit off the beaten path in terms of the main street as well as its offerings. You'll be tasting atypical wines (and cider) that offer something a bit different. Tasting options include lighter-bodied bold reds, a hard cider, and even a sparkling chardonnay. Complimentary popcorn is offered (or other bites, as we were informed that the next day would offer banh mi sliders) along with the tasting. The tasting is also one of the cheaper options in the area at $9, whereas the other places we tried varied between $12-$15 per tasting (pricier than I'm used to). Brit was helping us out, and she was both passionate and entertaining - she definitely helped make the tasting experience for us. But if you need extra entertainment, there are games along the bar that you can play with (our seats had a connect four and mini air hockey game nearby). Extra bonus - there was a bathroom! An apparent rarity in this area. If you're visiting a few tasting rooms in the area, I highly recommend including Dreamcôte in your agenda. read more

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We hit up Dreamcoate every visit to Los Olivos. The wine tasting room is likely the most unpretentious room in the valley, and the servers are friendly and playful, and there's free bags of gourmet popcorn, and Connect Four, yummy cider, but the reason it gets five stars is because I feel guilty for giving Brit the incorrect spelling of "turmeric" and messing up her sign. Misspellings are embarrassing. I will never make that misteak again. read more

Excellent experience visiting Dreamcote on our day of carbonic winemakers. Brit welcomed us and immediately served us delicious ciders outside on their picnic table. Eventually she sat down with us as she walked us through their well crafted cider and wine selections. Incredible hospitality, knowledge, libations, and energy were offered here. Highly recommend adding them to your list when visiting exciting carbonic vintners. read more

Our favorite stop today! Love this little spot. The Riesling was amazing. So was the "Rocket Surgery" (dessert wine). Will definitely be back for more. Brit is amazing with an equally amazing story. Love, love, love. :) read more

We stopped here on a family trip on our way back from Paso. My cousin loves this place and it did not disappoint. Because of C-19, I wouldn't recommend big groups. While it works, they have one table for a group of 6 but their other tables fit max 4 but ideally 2. The good news is that they don't require a reservation which is great! And as I was leaving, I noticed they have some deals during weekdays in case you're a local or live close enough to pop over. We absolutely loved the Merlot here. A case later, we were excited to take our treasure home! Oh and don't forget that they also sell and serve cider here. We bought a bottle of their pear cider which was light and easy on the palette. Great little find, albeit a little hard to find as it's tucked away. read more

Best Wine Bar ever - board games... free treats/goodies... the friendliest staff in the world... amazing decor and atmosphere... and most improtantly FANTASTIC wine.... pardon my french. We bought our favorites.... the Outlandish (out of this world full flavored) Syrah and the Fermented Apple Cider (lightly crisp/refreshing) & Growler. The entire flight is amazing but those are my top 2 picks. Be back soon. Worth every dime. read more

Brit was not there this time, but Alan was a lot of fun to hang with. Love their wines... and now their cider... Mmmmmm. Everything is easy drinking and accessible and not fussy... just good, solidly made wine. This now seems to be a regular stop! read more

Never before have I purchased every wine in a tasting, but EVERYTHING that I tasted at Dreamcote was lovely! That's saying something when it is the first tasting of the day.... Also, the tasting room is different (gourmet popcorn and Connect 4), folks behind the counter are fun, and the sundries and other goods are cool too. I joined the wine club (which is a YOU PICK THE WINES option?!!!!!) and can hardly wait to go back and pick up my first shipment. Highly recommend! read more

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I was told about this place by the garlic guy in town; he said it was new, but completely worth a stop beyond the common tasting rooms in town. OMG. 1) Britt (owner) is amazing. So sweet, very knowledgeable, clearly passionate about her wines. Check, check and check! 2) the wines. Yum. I've been to about 40 wineries over the past few years, and these absolutely stand out. The Pinot in particular is so interesting - and not too oaky. Perfect! 3) wireless. If you've ever been to Los Olivos, you'll know how precious this is. I'm planning on joining their wine club (my first!). Definitely worth a stop! read more

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First time visiting and had a fabulous afternoon. Brit and Brenda were consummate hosts. We particularly enjoyed their cider and Grenache Rose. We dipped our toes into the experimental sangria pouches and really enjoyed the "margarita" Looking forward to future release parties for wine club pick ups. read more

Out of the many years of coming to Los Olivos we decided to park in the street parallel to the main Street and found this gem. The wine is oddly unique and definitely with a drop in. read more

So much fun! Admittedly, this was near the end of our adventure in Los Olivos, so I was more than a little bit tipsy, but I don't think it was just the booze telling me that this is a place to watch closely. I've been to tasting rooms where I enjoyed everything, and I've been to tasting rooms where I've loved one or two, but this is the first tasting room where I've loved *everything*. They're big into more experimental stuff, which is great, cause so am I. Less common varietals, doing crazy things like carbonic maceration of grapes you don't usually see that done on, etc. They're even making a cider now, too (sadly wasn't ready to try yet). We showed up with a livingsocial voucher good for tasting and one bottle... we left with two bottles (their dessert wine and the slightly sweet malvasia), and I would've loved to buy more. I was even strongly tempted to join the wine club (I'm *never* tempted to join wine clubs), but thankfully, my designated-driver companion dissuaded me (I really do want to, we just already have more wine than we know what to do with. But it is still tempting.) Definitely coming back. Popcorn was fun too. read more

I chose this place because I wanted something a little different, change it up. And as the people working there will tell you, this place doesn't mind mixing it up or trying new things. The service is 5 stars without question. Very friendly, you can tell that they love what they're doing. Free popcorn. To make it fair the popcorn that day was, I think, spicy nacho cheese. I told the people working there that I think that flavor really messes with the taste buds because it most definitely didn't compliment any of the them. So with that note, it might have skewed my tasting. Tasting consisted of: Original Dry Cider, Rose Hard Apple Cider, Sparkling Riesling, Viognier, Mourvedre, Merlot and a Red Blend. The ciders were what I was most looking forward to, but I felt like they didn't have much flavor. They tasted almost like a Brut. I could see using the sparkling riesling to make a mimosa or belini for brunch, but otherwise, also not super exciting. The merlot was a nice mild red. My favorite was the red blend and that's what I went home with. read more

Everything you could ask for in a tasting room experience: friends, raw conversation, unique wines and a great hostess. (Thanks,Marissa!) read more

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