For the first time ever we have been cut off by a wine server Dorian. We came in asking for a taste of different wines. Wanting to find something that we like. Dorian didn't want to let us have a taste of the wines and only off the happy hour menu. I am a Certified Sommelier and the group I am with are not drunk or have been over served. This was a terrible experience. Not a friendly environment and I ordered the Estate Pinot Noir. It was light and unbalanced. We have been to the Melville tasting room in Buelleton many times and a loyal customer. But never coming to the tasting room in Santa Barbara again. read more

Very friendly. I just came off the train and wanted some place to wait for travel buddies to pick me up after getting rental. Had a glass of grenache perfect refreshing with candied almonds. Hope to go to the winery during stay in Solvang read more

Melville Winery - Grenache - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Your response to our complaint regarding the inappropriate and discriminatory treatment directed at a group of Black women lacks accountability and empathy. Your reply not only failed to include an apology or acknowledgment of the seriousness of the issue, but also offered excuses without once directly addressing the concern we raised. This type of response is not only dismissive--it reinforces the very behavior that prompted the complaint. Your waitress Rachel did not use ANY learned skill on the handling of this situation. As a professional myself I can list numerous ways this could've been handled appropriately, but it was not! When asked, she couldn't and didn't provide any reasoning behind her assumptions. It was a group of women enjoying a day at a winery. What proper safety? Did we not create a welcoming environment for your other guest? If not, please elaborate. This situation is not about misunderstanding or miscommunication. It is about accountability for actions that were clearly biased and inappropriate. read more

On Sunday 7/20 a group of friends, including myself, visited your establishment to enjoy a relaxing afternoon of wine tasting and camaraderie. We were respectful, courteous, and simply there to enjoy the experience like any other guests. However, we were made to feel unwelcome and uncomfortable during our time there due to what we perceived as discriminatory behavior. Despite causing no disruption or harm, we were subject to scrutiny and treatment that felt both unnecessary and targeted. The actions and attitudes of your employees specifically (Rachel) was clearly communicated that we were not being afforded the same warmth, respect, or hospitality as others. This left us feeling singled out and diminished -- a disheartening experience, especially in a setting meant for leisure and enjoyment. Her refusal & uncertainty to allow us our last pour because she stated that she felt we we're drunk (her actual words) with no factual reasoning (well in her eyes possibly because we were 5 polite, respectful, & poised African American women however she couldn't see past our race) was very disrespectful & bias. Not to mention if you check your cameras one of your dining customers overheard the conversation and specifically told her he was leaving because he did not appreciate the very clear discriminatory behavior. Thanks for waiving the tab but that does NOT negate the very distasteful and disrespectful experience received. My hope is that this will be a learning experience for her and she will take time to reflect and understand that ALL customers deserve dignity and respect no matter what your ethnicity or background is. Thanks in advance for your attention to this matter. read more

We popped into this tasting room quickly as my brother loves this wine, and he has given it to me as a gift before. It's really delicious. We enjoyed it. The people are super friendly . I can't really remember what I liked the most, but I do know that the gal said I'll pour you another glass if you like. She was so sweet. You don't need to make a reservation you can just walk in. They've got beautiful tables. You can go right up to the bar. They do have some food you can order. read more

Melville Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Melville tasting room was such a great experience! The staff was really knowledgeable and passionate about their wines, the tasting room had a touch of modern, and the wines were delicious! I had a flight of three Pinot Noirs and two Syrahs and they all were great! If you're in Santa Barbara, Melville is highly recommended! read more

Melville Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Such a cute spot and decorated super cute for Christmas! Everyone that worked there was super friendly and attentive. They gave good recommendations of wine and never left our glasses empty! Just stopped in walking down the street and so glad we did! read more

Melville Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Hello Chad, Your response to my complaint is nonsense. You failed as an establishment to take-accountability to your employees action. We expected a high level of professionalism and hospitality from an establishment of your reputation, but this experience fell far short. I was not satisfied with our phone conversation. Rather, than acknowledging or apologizing how we were treated, our conversation seemed focus on justifying the employees actions, and asking irrelevant questions to the complaint. With that being said, I will not consider taking my review down. Best of luck! to anyone planning to visit this establishment. read more

Beautiful place to enjoy a lovely selection of wines. The cheese plate was fantastic and the employees were so friendly. The owner was working tonight and she is fabulous. Had a great time with a friend, thank you! read more

Melville Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Melville was an amazing experience! The gentlemen tending bar was awesome, so friendly and attentive. The vibe was really chill and relaxing. It was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary, we highly recommend!! read more

Tastings are $35 for 5 wines, they heavily produce Pinot Noir and Syrah's. The winery is located 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara, the tasting room is located in the funk zone of downtown Santa Barbara, the tasting room attendants are attentive and friendly, opted for a tasting and bought a glass of their sparkling wine (Blanc de Blancs) overall a great vibe, will recommend if Rhône and burgundy are your favorite varieties. read more

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This place is fantastic. The two women tending bar were great and friendly. They have a lovely Rosé for during the day and a great Pinot noir for later. Must try if you like wine and are in the area! read more

Came in a wine tasting Pros: - Super cute decor and ambiance inside - Large bar, and then couches and seating along the wall. There were also a few tables outside on the patio area - Staff was super polite and attentive Cons: - Not a huge fan of any of the wines poured. - No dump bucket to be found (though, I didn't ask) Would I come again? Probably not since I didn't like the wines read more

Nice place to take a break while touring around downtown SB. I didn't love the wines, but the staff is friendly, the music is good, and the cheeseboard is fantastic. read more

Melville Winery - Cheese board to share - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Our server, Dorian, did an excellent job of explaining each wine we were about to taste. He was also very personable. The atmosphere in the tasting room was very relaxed. All the wines we tasted were really good. If you are in Santa Barbara, I would highly recommend this place! read more

The Funk Zone is truly the place to be on these beautiful Santa Barbara weekends, and even better when sitting outside and enjoying the wine tasting flight at Melville Winery. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are now open for tastings, and as busy as they both were, we were happy to have made reservations to taste. Our host and server Vince was very helpful in getting our tasting started, and his knowledge of the wines and vineyards was much appreciated. Enjoyed their Estate Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah, and our favorites the Donna's Syrah and Anna's Block Pinot Noir. Also had a chance to taste and purchase their newly released Rose of Pinot Noir . . . excellent! And it's all about location, location, location. Their tasting room is right across the street from the Hotel Indigo and Santo Mezcal, the Moxi Museum of Exploration, and next door to McConnell's Ice Cream and Goat Tree. p.s. wear your sunblock. read more

Cute wine tasting room right on the main street in Santa Barbara and pretty close to the water too. For $20 you get to try 5 different wines. They also have some light bites you can order as well. I love Pinot noir so I was excited to try Melville's. However, I personally felt like their pinots were a little too light bodied for me. I only really liked the block m Pinot noir. Their Chardonnay is really good though when I don't usually like whites/Chardonnay. Much crisper and not as buttery. Service was good and the lady helping us was open to answering questions and explaining more about the wine. read more

Melville Winery - Bar area - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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This tasting gets my award for being the most Modern and sleek. It was more trendy and posh feeling then some of the others I went to during this trip, which mostly were mire rustic, Tuscan, or "offbeat." The wines were good as well. We did the 5 wine tasting for $15. And enjoyed them. I would definitely come back here while exploring the waterfront area about 1.5 blocks from the pier. read more

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Lovely tasting room located in the newly renovated lower State St area, just feet away from Stearns Wharf in one direction and The Funk Zone, in the other. It has a sleek modern interior with bar seating and small group table options. They're also dog friendly! I would recommend eating before or after your visit and trying the $15 flight. I primarily drink Cab Sav and was a little sad to see they did not carry any, however, the Pinot Noirs were just as pleasant as a Cab would've been, for me. My favorite of the flight was the 2016 Estate Pinot Noir, hands down, though all tastes were delicious. Individual glasses were a little pricey, in comparison to the rest of the Funk Zone, ranging $14-24 a glass. The staff were kind and attentive, moving a little slowly with a large crowd but very knowledgeable on their wine selection. There's a single restroom in the back and tons of parking around the area, though not right out front or back of the tasting room. It's a beautiful environment with high quality wines and I would definitely come back for a glass of the 2016 Pinot or to try their future blends. read more

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Very good, very popular wine tasting room. My party of 10 was happily accommodated by the friendly staff, though shortly after the place was packed. They happily served us bottles at the bottle price which we shared - not every tasting room does this. The wine was better than any other place we went to in the Funk Zone - my (non-wine geek) friends loved the Chardonnay (much lighter than usual), and the Grenache Rose. I liked the high end Pinot Noirs included in the 5 wine tasting menu quite a bit. With such a big party, I would go so far as to describe this as a good deal, since polishing off a couple of bottles is not very expensive per person. Two thumbs up! read more

Matt B. and I spent a long weekend visiting family in Santa Barbara last month, and we kind of turned it into a mini wine getaway by absconding to tastings when our baby went down for his afternoon naps. Matt had scouted out Melville Winery in advance of our trip--he'd seen the wines come up on various restaurant menus in L.A. and noticed there was a tasting room in the Funk Zone--and we called ahead and drove over as soon as the kid hit the crib. The space was attractive, with high ceilings, white walls, and a ton of natural light. The decor was clean and modern but still California winery cozy, with comfortable sofas and scenic photographs adorning the walls. The vibe was lively on a Sunday afternoon, but the set-up was nice and spread out so it never felt particularly busy. Service was excellent. A woman named Eryn, whose job title I couldn't really guess at, did everything--poured our wines, brought our snacks, and processed our order. She was knowledgeable and friendly. We also left a sweater and called to ask about it then picked it up the next day. They had it and kept it ready for us, no problem. We got two tasting flights and a cheese platter with chorizo to munch on with our wine. The wines were across-the-board delicious. That day's flight included the 2019 Blanc de Blancs, the 2019 Estate Chardonnay, the 2019 Estate Pinot Noir, the 2015 Emery's Pinot Noir, and the 2018 Estate Syrah, plus a bonus pour of our choosing (we went for one each of the two pinots). The cheese platter was also fantastic: white cheddar, manchego, and Humboldt Fog served with fig jam, dried fruit, and fresh bread. The flavorful chorizo was well worth the extra few bucks. We had such a pleasant experience that we joined the wine club at the end of our visit, getting our tasting fees waived and 20% off our purchases. We went home with a Blanc de Blancs, a Chardonnay, and two of the Estate Pinots, and I think we've already drank all but one of the pinots. Matt has also since attended a fancy work function at Spago in L.A. and noticed the wine they were pouring was from Melville. We're big fans of this winery and are excited for our first club selections, which we hope to pick up next time we're in Santa Barbara (they also ship). The wines are fantastic, the price point reasonable, and now we have a place to take friends and drink for free whenever we're in town. read more

Wine Tasting at the cutest place! We walked in and they were super busy! Glad that we were able to get a table during their rush hour. We ended up trying their wine tastings (5 wine tastings for $20) and omg it was worth every penny! They give you a decent amount of wine to taste. I know that a different winery on state street they hardly gave us any wine to taste, but Melville you can actually enjoy their wine! My favorite was their citrus chardonnay. I actually decided to come here because I saw another person leaving a review about how much they love their citrus chardonnay and I can totally see why! I also knew that their tastings would include Syrah because my boyfriend loves Syrah. Overall, would totally come back and recommend others to try this place! They also have food that you can order, but I was already full from lunch so I opted out. Side note: there's plenty of parking near this place. You just need to be okay walking around. We found a parking lot that was free for I think 2 hours. read more

Melville Winery - Estate Chardonnay - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great wine, nice ambiance on a sunny day. Quality wine with a lot of nuance to their Pinots, just a little pricy.

If come to San Bárbara or are just passing through, spend time tasty the finest wines in the west coast region. Try their Pinots! So good! Also their Chardonnay. Any wine you pick, make sure the ask for the appetizers. read more

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Very acidic wine found here. Nothing on the tasting menu fit our palettes and the Chardonnay had a flat flavor. I feel bad leaving a cautionary review because the actual tasting room is cute and the staff were really nice. Unfortunately, they have terrible wine. There was no place to dump wine between tastings so we had to chug stuff we didn't want to finish. There are so many other tasting rooms in the area that deliver on both the aesthetic front and in their high quality wine. I suggest trying anything else on the block. read more

My husband and I came to Santa Barbara for a day trip and checked out Melville per a recommendation from our friends. The Pinot Noirs and heavier reds (like Syrahs) seem to be their strong suit. We paid $20 for a tasting flight of 5 wines. Our favorite was the Indigene Pinot Noir, which was harvested and made on their estate from only one clone of grapes. The stems were all also removed from the grapes and it was inoculated by native yeast (versus commercial). The taste was beautiful and clean. Had some bright notes of fruit (think blood Orange and red berries) with a finish of spice (like cardamom). All the wines were exceptionally pleasant to drink. Everyone was socially distanced and the servers were approachable and very knowledgeable. The decor is also very modern and minimalist. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Cool relaxing vibe and helpful staff. Extensive Pino offerings. Stop by when you are in SB.

When we first dropped in, there was one line customer at the bar. After we came in, the place filled quickly. The tasting room is beautifully decorated and quite comfortable. It's located on State Street and quite convenient to near by restaurants. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. We liked the Estate Syrah best. read more

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Good service and even better Pinot Noir. If in Santa Barbara this place is a must try. Me and my wife will definitely be back read more

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Melville Wine Tasting Room on their 1st day of Physical openings Sharing great wines enjoying wonderful Conversations. I've been missing this interaction with my Family, Friends, and Neighbors. Thanks so much to Becky, Natalie, and the entire Melville Family for making us feel safe and comfortable. What a great Day read more

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A great tasting room, they have a very cute intimate setting. Menu is simple and to the point. Friendly staff. If your in town for wine tasting, be sure to put this one on your list. read more

Melville Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Obviously, Melville's Santa Barbara "tasting lounge" isn't as pretty as the tasting room at their winery on the way to Lompoc, but this is much more convenient - particularly with a city parking structure behind the tasting room with 90 minutes of free parking. One of the larger producers of pinot noir in the Santa Rita Hills, emphasis of the tasting was correctly on pinot. I've enjoyed their pinot through the years (really closer to decades now) and still do. The top-of-the-line Rancho Nuevo 2020 pinot is worth the $80 price. Don't underestimate their syrah which was a surprise. About half of the current release was available to taste but this might not be true. Bombarded with too many customers, I didn't want to ask the capable server about other bottles. $25 fee for a five-wine flight that is refunded with a three-bottle purchase. read more

White or red wine flight of 3 tastes for $10. Not a bad deal. Had the white and enjoyed each one. But of course, delicious wine depends on the person's palette. The lady working was informative and friendly. Even brought my puppy a bowl of water. read more

Melville Winery - Wine tasting for 1 - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Melville is great! All the wineries in town were chatting up a storm about a new tasting room opening in the funk zone and they did not steer me wrong. This location is a tasting room and they have a larger vineyard up north in the wine ghetto. The decor of this place is GORGEOUS. I am in love with every piece they have as it's classy but very inviting. There are a few bar seats and then couch seating so I wouldn't say great for large groups. This is located on the hustle and bustle of state street which is attractive and right next door to the new third location of McConnells! Their wines are very tasty and I love me some reds so the flight was perfect for me (1 white and 4 reds). The pinos that they have are delicious and apparently great paired with curry chocolate (they have it avail for purchase on menu). Overall thoroughly impressed and will be back, they also allow dogs which is a plus! - Jess H. read more

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So modern and classy with nice crisp wines and tasty charcuterie. Right on state street, would definitely stop in again!

Came here as part of the Urban Wine Trail and on a recommendation from another tasting room in the area. Service was very prompt and I felt like we received the best description and discussion of the wines here compared to the other tasting rooms we visited on this trip. Like a lot of tasting rooms in the area, they lead with their pinots, and all three we tasted in the flight were excellent. That said, our favorite here was the Syrah. They pour the Chardonnay last, and explain why, but I still would have preferred having that pour first. Also ordered the cheese board with salami and it was the perfect pairing with their wines. The space itself was very light, bright, and comfortable to sit and enjoy the wines. They were also e trembly dog friendly, which is always a bonus! read more

Melville Winery - Wine flight plus cheese board - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

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Great place to come wine tasting! Small area that could hold up to 50 people. Comfortable seating area as well as bar seating. We were greeted by Mimi. Next Kurt started taking us through the wines. Lovely Pinot Noirs, Syrahs, a Chardonnay, and we finished with wonderdul Sparkling wines. A must try while you are in the Funk Zone. Will be back again. read more

Amanda was incredible!! She is so sweet and knowledgeable about everything. This was a great atmosphere and the service was great! Definitely recommend. We did the flight and got a last sip of our favorite one. All it great here! read more

Convenient spot walking distance from the pier. We weren't planning to wine taste but were attracted by the five tastings for $20. As mentioned by other reviewers the Pinots clearly stand out. We sat outside and were comfortable during the day with a large umbrella giving shade. We took our time and did not feel rushed by the staff. They even let us enjoy our ice cream from next door at the table! read more

Melville Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Maia and Mattea were the absolute best.. it was my first time here. they greeted me and made me feel so welcomed. had a class of bubbly Blanc De Blancs and it was very tasty... smooth. thank you for the great experience ladies. read more