We went there pretty early and honestly we just liked the grounds and entered RR tasting room without doing much research. We were pleasantly surprised. We had two kids so it was not easy to keep them entertained when we were tasting, they realized our challenge and gave our kids corks to play with. Wonderful place, great service and wines! They are also serious about COVID precautions. Must try if you are in Los Olivos. read more

Came across this place on an afternoon of wine tasting and fell in love!! I'm a local resident to the Santa Ynez Valley, so now every time I have friends come up for wine tasting I take them to Refugio Ranch Vineyards first. read more

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If you're from Los Angeles it's great to know that you don't have to go all the way to San Luis Obispo to find some fantastic wines. With about 40 tasting rooms in Los Olivos (all in walking distance of each other) great wine is sure to be close by. After visiting most of the tasting rooms over about a dozen trips, there's only one we've had to visit every time: Refugio Ranch. Refugio's tasting room is pretty unique. It's one of the nicer tasting rooms in town and has a separate tasting area for bigger parties. Overall, it's what can best be described as a "classy ranch feel." Their staff is really knowledgeable about their wines and really friendly. We joined their wine club on our first visit. I'm typically a reds-only guy, but we joined the red/white club and I haven't been disappointed. I especially love the Tiradora (white blend) and their Petite Sirah. I maintain a few wine club memberships, but Refugio is probably the only one that's not always on the chopping block. Life's too short not to drink great wine. The bottom line is Refugio produces great wine and at the end of the day that's the only thing that matters. All the rest is icing on the cake. read more

Peter is amazing. So kind, funny and knowledgeable. We had 6 tastings and he suggested that 3 of us do the classic and the other 3 do the reserve so that everyone tasted their many flavors of wine. The ambiance is super quaint, clean and rustic. The outside is beautiful but it was a tad windy the day we came. We decided to sit inside on the couches and were super comfortable. We brought our own cheese and crackers to snack with no problem. I can't wait to come back here! read more

My girlfriend and I found this tasting room by accident. After stopping at Stolpman tasting room, we headed to a couple of others but they were both packed. We took a few steps toward the end of the main strip and there it was! Not so many people in there and we were a bit concerned, but we decided to be open-minded and try. $12 tasting offered four whites, two reds, and one dessert wine (as of Feb-13). I usually prefer more reds to whites, but tasting four whites didn't disappoint me at all. If I were a daily wine drinker, I would have definitely gotten a few bottles of those whites. Two reds were also delicious (2008 & 2009) as our expectation was climbing after tasting whites. In Los Olivos, there are so many tasting rooms, but I would definitely go back to RR next time when I'm in town :-) read more

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A rustic tasting room with great wines! The family influence is seen throughout. A great places to start your day with friendly welcoming people! The white wines are great! Enjoy! read more

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I went to Refugio Ranch with my family on a wine tour with Wine Canyon Tours. We stopped at a couple different wineries throughout the day, and it was nice to see the beautiful vineyards at some of the larger facilities (Zaca Mesa, Lincourt...) but without a doubt the best wine we tasted all day was here! My girlfriend and her sister obsessed over the rustic feel of the tasting room while I obsessed over their Syrah/ Petit Sirah blend. I ended up leaving with a case and as soon as we finish it, we will be back for more! read more

Fantastic wine tasting!!! All the wines were delicious! Peter was great and so helpful!!

Excellent customer service from Chase. I enjoyed the tasting room atmosphere and would return.

This was our first visit to Refugio, we of course will visit again on our next trip. The first pouring was my favorite. I'm stuck on whites right now, so the RR Sauvignon Blanc was just perfect. Easily two glasses for even a light weight like myself. It listed apple, peach blossom, and vanilla....pure deliciousness to me. read more

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Our favorite winery, excellent wines and Bailey and Peter are the best servers you could ask for. We come here often as we can for great wine and service. We really enjoyed meeting Kevin Gleason , the proprietor today at the roast pig BBQ. Happy Independence Day . We will be back soon read more

One of the best tasting rooms I have been too in a long time! Dog and kid Friendly (which is hard to find these days). They have parking which is convenient and key in Los Olivos, Large sexy rustic style tasting room with knowledgeable staff. Last but definitely not least, the wines are off the chart!! SUPA amazing Rhone style varietals!! read more

My girlfriend and I stumbled upon this tasting room on Yelp while planning a trip for our anniversary. The building is really nice but has a rustic quality that we both loved. If I recall properly, the building is a historic landmark over 100 years old, but has been restored with a modern touch. Neither of us tend to drink a lot of white wines, but after trying theirs (especially the Ineseno) we joined their wine club and actually opted for red/white option. We ended up comparing every other tasting room (and wine) to Refugio Ranch all day. Bottom line -- Awesome wine, very knowledgeable staff, and the best way to start your day in wine country before your palate gets worn out! read more

Drove up to the area over a weekend for some wine tasting with my girlfriend and her parents. We spent most of our time at Refugio! The wine is delicious, and the guy running the tasting room -- his name was Jameson -- was kind, educated on the wines, and charming. I'm not usually a huge fan of white wines, but Refugio has a well crafted selection. Since they are a relatively new winery, they have few reds, but the ones they do have do not disappoint! Good environment, good people, and good wine make for a good time. What else could you ask for in a place like this? I will definitely be returning to Refugio soon. read more

I was really excited to visit this tasting room but was left disappointed. The wine was good, but the service was no Bueno. We were the only other couple in the tasting room and the server was too busy socializing with his industry buddy and female companion. They were geeking out over wine types, which is cool, but sounded a bit pretentious to me. He didn't explain what we were suppose to be experiencing when tasting the wine, and just named off what we were drinking. I could have read that from the menu. I would pass and go to Epiphany Cellars a few doors down. read more

The Refugio Ranch tasting room is probably my favorite tasting spot on Grand Ave in Los Olivos. I love their wines, especially the Viognier and the Barbareño (Petit Syrah/Syrah blend). The building is beautiful and comfortable and they do live music some nights! To top it off, the employees at RR are so cool and welcoming. I always have good conversations with the tasting room attendants when I am there (last time I had Robin and she was just so much fun and full of information... we left feeling like we had made a new friend!). Definitely stop here during your wine tasting adventures - it is the first building on the left after you turn into Grand Ave so you can't miss it. Thank you Robin and crew! read more

Loved Sarah and our time at Refugio tasting room! Great wines and great company : ) took home 3 bottles!

Refugio Ranch, a wonderful and delightful wine. We joined the wine club on our first visit. We were thrilled with the reds as well as the whites, the tasting notes were bold and apparent in each wine. We joined the wine club on our first visit and have not be disappointed, in fact eagerly await the arrival of each shipment. The Refugio Ranch tasting room in Los Olivos is beautiful and inviting, inside and out. It is nestled in a historical building that is inviting and warm. The tasting staff are experienced, informative and fun. Refugio wine is fantastic, the tasting room is divine and the setting beautiful! read more

We're pretty much Napa Cabernet drinkers every night. If you're anywhere close to Los Olivos it's a must stop for a great wine flight. Kevin Gleason stared his winery using the best people in every aspect of the business. Everything from the soil to the glass you taste in is top notch. Chase runs the tasting room and can tell you about every aspect of the wine you're tasting. If you don't join the wine club, you're missing out. The Barbareno is our favorite! I only see their wines becoming harder to find and more expensive. Right now you can't beat the quality for the price... read more

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We were here on a rainy, Sunday afternoon and the only ones tasting. The town was suffering from the slightly wet weather. Good for us. I prefer to taste at a leisurely pace in a comfortable, welcoming environment. I hate a loud, noisy tasting rooms. If I want to have a bar experience, I'll go there. But I digress. ... They have several award winning wines especially from the 2015 San Francisco International Wine Festival, which I'm very familiar with. Their Barbareño is their flagship wine, and is a double gold award winner. I preferred the Escondrijo as it has a lighter profile. I'm not into big, bold reds. The gentleman who served us was charming and knowledgeable and gave us some local recommendations for other items that would appeal to our tastes. This was our first stop in Los Olivos and it was such a pleasant and enjoyable entry to the town. read more

Have you ever been in a situation where you have time for only one place to see when you visit? That happened yesterday on 5-13-17. We only wanted to go to one place for a tasting and after some reviewing I decided on Refugio Ranch.....class all the way with friendliness and information on their growing locations.....and then....the wine....OH MY! All of our tastings were delicious, we left with a mini-case of 4 bottles. The viognier is the best I have ever tasted, and their syrahs are heavenly....great place! read more

Came with a group for a wine tasting. It's one of the first vineries at the Los Olivos area. There is a private room for wine tasting. Since we were a private group, we were in the room and had our own "bottle" service. We got to try the different wines offered but none were to my liking. Nonetheless, they had great service and provided us with water crackers. The place is pretty new but they offer good service. Check it out if you looking for something new to check out. read more

Chase was very informative and professional. He had lots of great suggestions for food pairings. Not crowded and the tastings were reasonably price. Be sure to checkin for the discount. read more

You're always in for a good time when you stop by the Refugio Ranch tasting room. Wonderful ambiance, knowledgeable and attentive staff (Peter is exceptionally friendly and attentive), and most importantly absolutely delicious wines. When in Los Olivos, Refugio is a must visit. read more

We recently visited Refugio Ranch vineyard & tasting room in Los Olivos and fell in LOVE. The vineyard is beautiful and better yet, our host (Max Gleason, GM), was soooo friendly- we felt like family! The wines are delicious and all the labels are designed by GM (and artist), Max. The Tasting room is really neat too, it's a super old building. Def recommend visiting and check out our blog post for more info - http://locallove805.com/refugio-ranch-vineyard/ read more

We just happened to start here on our wine tasting tour of the town. Glad we did!! Did the 6 flight tasting - $15. The guy who was pouring our wine was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a nice experience to have the same kind of wine different year side by side tasting! Would recommend stopping by this place! Oh, and don't forget to ask to try the dessert wine, sorry I forgot what it was called- but it was fantastic!! read more

As a huge fan of Refugio Ranch, a wine club member, and a frequent guest to the tasting room... I want to say they truly never disappoint. Recently we came in and were served by Bailey. She blew us away with her knowledge of wine, the valley, and even wineries across the country. She was friendly, attentive, and a wealth of knowledge to feast on while enjoying the delicious wine. Thanks again to the Gleason's and Bailey for another memorable visit to Refugio! read more

Good wine and generous pours. Also, spacious tasting room with plenty of seating. Staff was also super friendly.

Amazing winery. Do not miss the eclectic whites and amazing rose. Plus the Barberano is a Syrah blend that does not disappoint. read more

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The girl with the nose ring, I think her name was Bailey, she was amazing as well Peter as always! They are both amazing. Super friendly and knowledgeable. I love the petite sarah and time for time, but all their wines are awesome. We are true members and will never leave! If you haven't tried that place you are doing yourself a disservice. The story about the owners are amazing, so romantic. Love this Winery! We are loyal members! read more

Outstanding wines; loved the Malvasia Bianca. The gentleman behind the bar on Sunday, November 19th, made this especially enjoyable. I want to go back and try them again. read more

Amazing wines presented by very knowledgeable staff! We joined the wine club at Refugio Ranch as we can't wait to try future releases from this small but very high quality vineyard. read more

The cutest place in Los Olivos! Peter was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable about all the different wines. The "time for times" wine was delicious and we had a blast sitting inside their charming shop with amazing company! read more

Located at the entrance to Los Olivos, Refugio Ranch is not to be missed. Their wines are great, the serving room is spacious and rustic (nice contrast from the other tasting rooms in Los Olivos), and their service is super friendly. read more

Came here for wine tasting and absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was very relaxing and comfy. Chase was very professional and knowledgeable of wine. Definitely would like to return. read more

Had a fabulous experience here! Wines were top notch and our host Peter was amazing! What a difference when your tasting room host is warm and welcoming and fun! Would definitely visit here again - highly recommended. read more

Great place! The inside is big enough to accommodate a lot of people and the wine is good!

I was a member here for years. The last few times I visited, the customer service has been lacking to say the least. The guy who is often there, Peter, is a complete jerk. He acts annoyed by customers and is extremely rude. When I was there 2 visits ago, he was so rude that I said I would give it one more try. I went up the weekend after Thanksgiving and emailed to say I was coming to get my wine shipment. I got an email from Cyndy in the wine club saying everything would be ready. When I arrived at the tasting room (which had no more than 5 people in it) Peter gave me a lecture about how I make an agreement with the winery to pick up my wine when I'm supposed to and I broke the agreement. Um, what?? I I pay quite a bit to be a member and always go up in a timely manner to get my wine. My friend and I were appalled. He was on his phone the majority of the time texting or online, and couldn't have been more put out that he actually had to speak to people. I immediately emailed the wine club and quit, after being a member for 4-5 years. Trust me, there are so many more lovely wineries with great customer service to be a part of. I recommend Buttonwood, Carhartt, Lincourt. NOT Refugio. read more

My wife and I visited this tasting room a couple months ago during a day of wine tasting. This place was definitely the stand-out of the trip. Knowledgable staff, fantastic wines, and comfy atmosphere. read more

Such a cool spot in such a cute town. We went on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend and we were delighted by the lovely wine and friendly staff. The Agua Dulce was refreshing and delicious. Highly recommend! read more