We loved our tasting at Spear, Dave was super friendly & knowledgeable. The wine was delicious &…read morethe views were incredible. I'd definitely recommend checking them out & we'll stop by next time we're in the area!

Great winery, with awesome wines. Loved everything we tasted. We leaned more towards the Estate…read moreWines, but nothing disappointed us. Service was spot on, Claire answered all of our questions ( which we tend to have a lot ) like a true professional. Winery has some exceptional views, a perfect place to enjoy a few glasses. Can't wait to visit again.

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.

An exceptionally beautiful place to sample wine and enjoy an afternoon. Melville has a smallish…read moreindoor tasting room, but the place to sit is outside. There are arbors covered with wisteria, Adirondack chairs, and birds and butterflies everywhere. I enjoyed a glass of rose and a snack on the lawn while my husband painted the rows of wine grapes right beside me. We were there in late June, but apparently the fall colors are spectacular. I felt the wine price per glass was reasonable for the quality. The snacks are pricy, but i believe you can bring your own. Cosmos helped us, and he was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about wine and the history of the winery. Thank you, Cosmos, for a perfect afternoon!

Amazing wine. I loved the wine. Some of the best in the area. Really beautiful setting to taste…read morewine, feels like you are in the vineyard. Service was amazing, Marissa was so sweet and provided us with great knowledge about the property and wine.

Top notch hospitality and some of the best low-intervention wines in California. Brandon was great…read moreto talk with and was very knowledgeable about their wines and winemaking process. Pro Tip: grab pizza next door at Lucky Penny afterwards!

Tasting fee: $25/guest or free for existing and new wine club members. Reserve tasting fee:…read more$50/guest or $25 for existing and new wine club members. For the more curious wine consumer, they offer a behind the scenes look into the 'where, why and how' of their winery program. You can book a private seated tasting amongst the barrels and get a better understanding of their winemaking philosophies. We had our first visit to Story of Soil earlier this year. This place was recommended to us by Gary Burke, owner of Costa de Oro Winery in Santa Maria, and uncle to Jessica Gasca (Story of Soil's owner/winemaker). He mentioned that she likes "experimental, natural style" wines, which didn't sound like our palate, but we thought we'd pop in and give it a try anyway. Oh wow, are we glad we did! The tasting room is quaint/comfortable, and there's a nice outdoor seating area. Brendon poured for us and was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about what we were tasting and the whole operation. Their wines are not 100% natural, but they like the "low intervention" approach. I would describe the wines generally as dry, crisp, and on the lighter body side. They're not your typical big, oaky, California wines, but much more elegant. We tasted and purchased a '23 Sauvignon Blanc, a '22 Grenache, a '21 Syrah, and a '21 GSM. Unfortunately, we didn't get to meet Jessica on our visit, but we'll be heading back for a return visit soon, so maybe we'll get to see and chat with her this time. I'll be able to provide an update shortly.

We had an hour to kill between scheduled wine tastings and decided to squeeze in a visit to Liquid…read moreFarm. We'd had one of the pinots at a fancy restaurant a few years back and knew the place had a good reputation. We also appreciated the easy walk-in situation on a Saturday afternoon. The tasting room was casual and charming, part "mercantile," selling wine, of course, and sundry gift items and home goods. There was plentiful seating, some of it at the bar and some of it in what felt like a large living room, homily decorated with lots of art on the walls. It was pretty busy while we were there, but not in the least bit crowded. We sat at the bar, which was run by an enormous former football player (if I eavesdropped correctly) and a woman from New Zealand on the verge of retirement. I'd watch that movie. We were helped by the woman, who was friendly and knowledgeable, a great guide to the house wines. The flight started with the 2025 Rosé of Mourvédre, then went to Liquid Farm's Chardonnays and Pinots. There was the 2024 White Hill Chardonnay, the 2024 Golden Slope Chardonnay, the 2023 "SBC" Pinot Noir, the 2023 Fiddlestix Pinot Noir, and the 2023 Four Pinot Noir. The wines were fantastic across the board. The tasting fee was $40, on the steep side, probably because the space invites casual drinking. It was easily waived, with one flight waived per two bottles purchased. The wines were all between $30 and $94, so this was easy math. The kind of easy math that had us leaving Los Olivos with a trunk--and back seat--full of wine. We picked up a White Hill Chardonnay, an "SBC" Pinot, and two of the Fiddlestix, a prime haul that we look forward to drinking. We had a lovely time at Liquid Farm and would recommend it to anyone wine tasting in Los Olivos.

My husband and I absolutely love Liquid Farm. Whenever we drive to the area from Los Angeles, we…read morehave to make a stop. Jeff, Brian, Anthony, and the rest of the team always make us feel at home when we're there. We even recently hosted our rehearsal dinner there, which was the perfect addition to our wedding weekend. We're so grateful that Liquid Farm was a part of it. Of course, their wines are also amazing, and our guests loved them - especially the White Hill Chardonnay! Highly recommend stopping by next time you're in town!

If you're a fan of Rhône style wines, this is absolutely a spot worth visiting. In my opinion,…read moreAndrew Murray makes some of the best Syrah in Santa Barbara County. Just a heads up, if you're looking for lighter, more delicate reds, this probably isn't your tasting room. The focus here is definitely on bigger, richer wines, although they also make a fantastic Chardonnay. The property is beautiful, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and overall it was a really enjoyable tasting experience. I'm not sure I'll be joining the wine club, but I'd definitely come back for another visit. My only minor suggestion is that some of the younger Syrahs would benefit from a bit more air before being poured. The current releases are still quite young, and when a bottle has only been open for a few minutes, the wines can come across as more closed than they really are. Given a little time in the glass, they become much more expressive and show a lot more of their character. That small critique aside, the wines are excellent and this is definitely one of the better Rhône focused tasting experiences in the area.

Cute spot. I was there an hour before close, and although I didn't feel rushed, I didn't want to…read morelinger too long. Property was cute, and wines weren't bad (changed my mind about mourvedre!). I wlll definitely come back next time and make sure to stay longer.

The name, logo, and look of the bottles alone are enough to draw you in -- Dreamcote just has that…read morecool‑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.

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

All wines are delicious. The wine tasting honorary brother/host is fabulous. The ambiance is great…read moretoo. Definitely worthwhile..

Love it. Great service, great ambiance, great wine, great music…read more We were all around very happy