Coquelicot Estate Vineyard Tasting Room is truly one of the gems of Los Olivos! The outdoor space…read moreis absolutely beautiful -- relaxed, inviting, and the perfect place to spend an afternoon enjoying incredible wine. The wines are delicious, and the staff makes the experience even better. Everyone is genuinely kind, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the wines. You never feel rushed, and they take the time to make you feel welcome and help you discover wines you'll love. One of our favorite things is the live music on the weekends. Sitting outside with a great glass of wine, listening to music, and enjoying the beautiful Los Olivos atmosphere is hard to beat. If you're wine tasting in Los Olivos, Coquelicot is an absolute must. Great wine, wonderful people, beautiful surroundings, and such a fun, welcoming vibe. We can't wait to come back!

Update: After I posted my review, the owner personally reached out and asked to chat about our…read moreexperience. He was very kind, and sincerely apologized. He also wanted to make sure the bride in our group left with a better impression, so he's sending her a few bottles of wine. We really appreciate him reaching out and making the effort to make things right. It leaves a much more positive experience of the winery and the experience they want to provide! This was one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had at a winery. Our group of 12 made a reservation in advance after spending the day wine tasting at other wineries. When we arrived and gave our reservation name, the employee looked at us and said, "Oh... that's it?" because our group was smaller than they expected. Once we were seated, we decided to start by ordering one bottle of wine to share and then planned to order more after reviewing the menu. When we ordered, our server responded, "Only one bottle? Huh... big spenders," before walking away. The comment made our entire group uncomfortable and immediately changed the tone of our visit. We had originally planned to order more, but after that interaction, we decided we'd rather finish the one bottle and go somewhere else. While we were sitting outside enjoying the live music, no one checked on our table. When a few people from our group went inside to ask for water, they were told they could buy water there, but that it would actually be cheaper to go to the convenience store across the street, which the staff recommended instead. I've never experienced anything like that at a winery. When we asked for our check, the server again commented, "So you're really only getting one bottle?" She then informed us there was a 25% surcharge for walk-ins. I responded that we were glad we had made a reservation, and she made a point of saying she wasn't going to charge us the fee, as though she were doing us a favor. Because the service had been so uncomfortable from start to finish, I left a 15% tip on our bottle of wine. As we walked out, the server loudly called after us, "Bye, four dollars!" referring to the tip we had left. I understand that when a group of 12 walks in, servers may have different expectations, but we made our reservation in advance, were polite throughout our visit, and fully intended to order additional bottles. Unfortunately, the dismissive comments and poor service made us decide to leave after just one. That final comment as we walked out confirmed everything we had experienced during our visit. We visited several other wineries that day and had wonderful experiences everywhere else. Unfortunately, this was the only stop where we felt unwelcome and judged for how much we were spending. There are so many fantastic wineries in the area with welcoming staff and genuine hospitality. I'd recommend skipping this one and spending your time and money elsewhere.

Stopped in for a late afternoon tasting. Plenty of seating inside and out and a great variety of…read morewines. I appreciate that they let my husband do a tasting if only reds as he doesn't care for white. They were also family friendly which was another plus.

I will start off by saying my review is late. We visited Solvang the first week of December 2025…read moreand this was one of my stops during that weekend. I fell in love with the backstory of the owner, who happens to be from Jalisco, Mexico just like my family. This was one of the reasons I wanted to try the wine. The wine was very good, so good that we became members. We were helped by the owners son Chuckie, who I remember was very funny accommodating, and had a cute little collections of miniature ducks on the bar. I wish I would've taken pictures of the ducks cause they were very cute, I don't know if he's still collecting ducks, but please bring him ducks! lol

John always goes out of his way to help people feel comfortable and to enjoy the wine and tacosread more

Love this winery. Great music, relaxed vibe, excellent wines. Love all the Flocking Fabulous…read morewhites. The owner John is a warm host. The artwork and sculptures are really beautiful--would love to buy one some day for my property! I could hang out here forever.

Always a favorite spot when we're in the area! The tasting menu is plentiful and the wine is…read moredelicious. Owner is pleasant, personable and conversational. No pretentiousness here! Great casual patio environment to enjoy sipping the wine. Dog friendly too!

Oh, man! Go see this buscador (seeker), Matt! I'm so glad he's settled into Buellton, making his…read moreexceptional wines and hosting in his whimsical, comfortable tasting room (with plenty of cozy inside and outside shaded seating). A generous tasting of 8+ of his wines is $25, waived with a $40 purchase. Warm and welcoming, super down-to-earth, and so genuine, Matt made the visit a memorable experience. He will chat with you (about the wine, Buellton, surfing, and/or his extensive travels) or leave you be to enjoy. It's super chill. Snacks available - try the smoked Gouda pretzels, yum. My favorite wine was the Xarel-lo, which I learned is the grape used to make Cava. There wasn't a wine of his that I didn't enjoy, and whether reds or whites are your jam, you will be impressed. I'm telling all my Central Coast friends and visitors to put this tasting room on their list. 10 stars!

What used to be known as The Hideaway has been beautifully rebranded into S&M Wine, and it's truly…read morebecome a hidden gem in the heart of Los Olivos. The wine is excellent, the atmosphere is stunning, and it has that perfect relaxed, tucked-away speakeasy feel--nestled upstairs like a true escape. After a full day of wine tasting, when you're ready to slow down and slip into something quieter, this is absolutely the spot.

S&M Wine Co. is truly a hidden gem in Los Olivos! We stumbled upon it during our last visit and…read moreinstantly fell in love with the beautiful, unique décor and cozy atmosphere. We happened to arrive right as the owners were closing, so we weren't able to do a full tasting, but they were incredibly kind and accommodating. They still welcomed us with a glass of wine and some delicious caviar bumps, making us feel like valued guests even at the end of their day. Their hospitality alone made the experience unforgettable. We can't wait to come back for a full tasting on our next trip. Highly recommend checking this place out if you're visiting Los Olivos!

Great service,wine and view. really recommend if you enjoy high quality…read more Super happy with our wine tasting.

Love this place! Nothing but good things to say. We arrived to the members party over the weekend…read moreit was all set up for social distanced groups to sit and enjoy a tasting. Mary was running around ready to pour anyone who was empty a nice glass of their choosing. There was catering by Buena Onda Empanadas we got to try the Corn and Quinoa empenada they surprised us to finish the evening with a homemade brownie! They were soo good we bookmarked their restaurant in SB for our next dinner out! Mary helped us taste their Syrah, Pino Noir, Rose, and their amazing Chardonnay! We left happy and full!

It's always a good experience each and every time we're here. It's always a good time to be had…read more Regardless if we had planned an outing or just a quick pop in. Every visit is great. All their staffs are amazing. Each and every single one of them brings their own unique perspective to the tasting. Their ways of explaining the wine makes the tasting experience way more fun. Veronica who always takes care of us is basically family now. Each experience just gets better and better. The wine offered is always tasty and full of flavors. Each year brings different flavors which is great to experience. The property is beautiful with all the vineyards in the background while tasting. Also, if you're inside, the nice fireplace makes a fun experience as well. Regardless who takes care of you, the experience will alway be great. With their great wine and friendly service, it's a win win experience. Great for groups, just a casual outing or date. Wine tasting here is always fun. It's also pet friendly which makes it more enjoyable.

We went to Foley with some friends who are members and absolutely loved it! We drive by all the…read moretime and can't believe we'd never stopped in before. The property is gorgeous, and I loved the ambiance as you drive in through the vineyards. We were welcomed right away by Veronica, who was so friendly and knowledgeable about the wines. They have a large patio with beautiful views, but we sat inside since it was raining, and I was really impressed by how cozy it felt (especially the chairs!). The wine was delicious, and they offer cheeses, meats, and crackers so you can build your own charcuterie board. Definitely a new favorite spot to bring out-of-town guests.

I loved visiting Pence winery. Phillip, Tim and Wendy are absolutely wonderful. The LINCOLN…read moreTasting hosted by Phillip was very informative with the side by side pairings. The Lincoln room was cosy and private, perfect for the magical experience. All the wines, Bubbles, Pinot Noirs, and Chardonnays were delightful! Cheers !

This was my first wine tasting, but I truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. It's safe…read moreto say that Pence had set the bar incredibly high and has also secured two more loyal customers! Sam was curating our tasting and the vibe was intimate, lively, and serene-- perfect for an anniversary :) She was so knowledgable and answered all of our questions as people who are newer to drinking wine. I'd give 6 stars if I could for service! We booked the Foundry Tasting ahead of time as we thought this would be a good place to start for a first wine tasting experience and it absolutely was. Beautiful property, outstanding service, delicious wine.