This place is 5 STARS for a reason!! I also dont like that Yelp limits me to 5 stars because if I could give Waylan a million stars, I would! The wine craftsmanship is always excellent, year after year, and is such a fun expression of the varietal! Speaking of varietals, Waylan loves finding those fun obscure ones that people are not as familiar with and knocking them out of the park! Mencia? Delicious! Counoise?Phenomenal!! Single varietal Mourvedre?!? Who's doing that?? WAYLAN! Just went and had a tasting with Toby who was super kind and excited to host us for our tasting! Brad, Greg, and Zach are beyond exceptional and always a delight to see on our visits! Keep up the excellent work Waylan! Highly recommend this place! read more

Nice corner location with room for larger parties. They have some chilled reds which you can't find everywhere. read more

Waylan Wine Co - Wineries Near Me - Los Olivos, California

I came with friends who belong to their wine club. We decided to do a tasting. The wine was really nice, I enjoyed the different options available and the excellent service. The tasting room has a table for a quick sit down. Merch and a nice open airy ambiance. Perfect to taste and take a look around the sister. I left with a few bottles, I know I'll be back. read more

Had a great last minute wine taste this morning. Our host was super knowledgeable and friendly. Great pours, we took home a lovely bottle. will be back read more

Hands down my favorite tasting room in Los Olivos (and Solvang for that matter)- both aesthetically and the wine. I've been a wine member here for years now, and have learned more about wine from Greg, Brad, and Zach (and the other employees) than any other place we've been members at. Hosted a private event in the back room for the first time, and everyone had the best time. Waylan was so accommodating to our requests, and made the event truly special. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Overall... the environment in this tasting room is welcoming, comfortable, & just beautiful. Friendliest tasting room in Los Olivos... they set the standard very high! I have been here MANY times before and have had similar experiences each time-- you get to interact with the owners, their family, and their amazing friends/staff. They take time to get to know you as a customer-- it leaves an impression for sure. Elle was AMAZING! She took her time with us and we did not feel rushed getting through our tasting. She's super sweet, gave us space, but also wanted to hear our stories. Zach (the owners's cousin) also gave such a wonderful addition to our time there with history and knowledge of the grapes they use, the reasons their wines are unique, and the creativity throughout the ENTIRE winemaking process-- from vine to bottle label. Best wine & experience we had in the valley over a three day trip! WE WILL BE BACK! read more

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I've only had great experiences here. They're always so welcoming and kind. Every time I visit Los Olivos I always make it a point to end at Waylan. For a few reasons.. their wines are great, the ambiance is calming, staff is lovely, and their bathroom is always clean. Most recently I visited on a rainy Saturday and it just felt so cozy inside. Since it was raining I assume the area was a bit of a ghost town so we walked right in without a reservation. We arrived close to 5pm but that was no problem! (Though I wouldn't necessarily encourage it) I did warn my friends there could be a chance we wouldn't be seated but not only did they seat us, they met us with appreciation and kindness as always. We ordered a bottle of wine and split between 4 people. The staff kept checking on us and reminded us more than once to enjoy ourselves with no rush. Simply a perfect experience. Thanks guys! X read more

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They were able to accommodate our large party in a back private room. Extra friendly and kind staff. Delicious wines. A good variety. Amazing ambiance and decor. a must stop when in Los Olivos! read more

Great atmosphere super friendly knowledgeable staff. Great wines . Selection of wines is terrific .

First off I want to say, we almost didn't come to this wine company because we originally chose a different spot that I found on Yelp. We texted our good friends whom come to Los Olivos often, and they recommended "Waylan's". Along with reading the excellent reviews on Yelp, we were sold! We arrived around 230ish and it wasn't crowded. We brought some sandwiches from across the street and cupcakes from S & S and paired them with their 6 sample wine tasting. We met the first owner Brad Wayne and he was very friendly and informative. His eyes are so gorgeous like Caribbean Sea, you can't miss him. The first thing I asked him was, what does Waylan stands for because I like to know the history and background of a unique name. Brad explained to me that Waylan stands for his middle name, "Wayne" and his brother Greg's middle name, "Alan" Get it? Blend the two names together and you get "Waylan"! Super clever and unique. My favorite was the rose & cinsault. And my husband liked the Syrah, and Chenin blanc. We were then greeted by Doug and he was very helpful with which wines tasted good with certain food. The other owner Zack showed up an hour later and introduced himself to us. He was also very friendly and resourceful. I loved their decor and landscape and he helped me out with with a certain hedge plant that I liked. He even wrote it out for me;) What is really neat is that the two brothers recently had babies: Zack had a baby girl named Olive and Brad had a baby boy named Brooks and they are months apart! What we really loved about this place is the kind "at home" family feeling of feeling welcome. & at home. Almost like coming over to a family's home type of feeling. We also met Zack their cousin and their father. Right when we saw him, we automatically said you must be the dad. We knew he was their dad with one glance of his pretty blue eyes. They were all just the kindest peeps we ever did meet. We knew after our wonderful wine tasting experience that we wanted to be wine club members here. There was no pressure on their behalf. We thought it would be nice to have some nice wine at our home during our anniversary and holidays. We can't wait to come back and bring our friends and celebrate our 15 year wedding anniversary and birthdays and bring our cute puppy and leave our kiddos at home with the grandparents again ;) We left with matching comfy sweatshirts and wine glasses. The wine glasses are so classy looking. We just lost our almost 19-year old kitty cat so this was much needed. Thank you Waylan's for making our couples retreat weekend relaxing and memorable. We can't wait until our next visit with you all. Nice people still do exist and you are proof. read more

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What an amazing little wine room! We had to come and check it out based on other Yelp reviewers and wow we LOVED it! Number one, it is beautiful! Such a great aesthetic, we love the decor and the comfy, friendly vibe. Secondly, Zach was so friendly and welcoming! We felt like friends immediately! And lastly, and probably most importantly, the wine was delicious!! We also enjoyed the stories behind the wines. But each one was really good! You will love this place and bonus, they're related to the Sarloos winery next door! You will love this place! Will definitely be back! read more

We were lucky to make it before they closed for the day and had a great experience. Wine was reasonably priced and made to great taste. The inside is nice and roomy and felt like we were apart of the family. Overall great service as well and a great experience. Recommend going if you're in the area! read more

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One of the most sheikh interiors that resembles more of a airbnb rental than a wine tasting room and we love it! The people running the place are so hospitable and friendly so the airbnb feel fits perfectly. They lots of outdoor seating along with a great porch that looks out onto the street which is perfect for some sippy sippy and people watching. I in no way consider myself a wine connoisseur but the wine here was terrific. We'll be back. read more

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We LOVE this gem in Los Olivos! We discovered them when they were brand new several years ago and have been members since! We always suggest them to our friends and are always bringing them here with us! The owners are really great and it's been awesome watching them grow! The wine is always good! Even the whites, which is not our go to! We have never been disappointed in our visits or the wines we take home! read more

Waylan Wine Co - The front entrance with our whole group! - Wineries Near Me - Los Olivos, California

This is a really cute vineyard with a comfy atmosphere and a great menu. Probably had the best wine list of the 3 vineyards I visited that day. But it was 3 of 3 so there's a lot I don't remember because lots of wine. I remember the couch being so comfy. I want to come back. read more

The four of us who tasted here did not care for any of the wines. They were light, unfiltered reds that were not our style. I think younger palates might find this appealing. These are red wines for white wine drinkers as our server said! The staff were very nice and the atmosphere was nice. read more

My girlfriends and I had a great experience here. The place was really nice and they have great wine. Even several days after when I needed help with getting a receipt, they were very helpful and responsive. read more

This wine tasting room has the best of wines and customer service. From the whites to the reds all of their wines are amazing! The team members working there are friendly and engaging (Zack you're the best!) and make you feel welcome. read more

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Our first stop in Los Olivos. The young lady was super nice. We had our tasting. She gave us one extra surprise tasting. Which was nice. Bought a bottle of their Chardonnay and a coconut & salt soy candle. Great stop. read more

Best owner and so knowledgeable gave us a great birthday experience! We would be back for sure!

A visit to Waylan is always something to look forward to. Brad, Greg, Zach and crew are super friendly, informative and are not wine snobs. This visit was to do our regular member pickup and we got to see both Brad and Greg in the same visit (rare these days). Missed you Zach!!! Can't wait to get back up there. Waylan is a must when we're in the area. read more

We had a great time today tasting wine and listening to the stories about geo Waylan does wine. We headed up from Santa Barbara and brought our dog Kyler with us. The tasting room is well decorated and has such a nice ambiance! Zach introduced each wine we had for tasting and we felt like we really got to know Waylan very well. So glad our friends recommended Waylan to us, we had a great time and the wines are seriously sooo good! We brought home two bottles to enjoy later! read more

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Me and my husband Have been Waylan Wine club members for little under a year , and we joined right after our first tasting . I can honestly say out of all the wineries on the central coast from Los olivos to Paso they are the most friendly , amazing wine club to be apart of. So often we are treated not so great once we have joined a club ..... not the case at waylan they treat club members and anyone who walks in the door like family . We had the pleasure of having a tasting room attendant by the name of Doug help us out this past weekend and it was an incredibly welcoming and enjoyable experience! Nobody leaves good reviews , most only feel compelled to state the bad but Doug deserved a great review he made our afternoon really wonderful and entertaining. Highly recommend their wines and minimal commitment with lots of rewards club ! read more

Waylan Wine Co - Wineries Near Me - Los Olivos, California

Amazing Gem in Los Olivos ! So happy to have stumbled upon this place. Loved it so much we became wine members ! Amazing wine & Amazing customer service! Zach is really friendly made us feel super welcome ! Can't wait to bring our family and friends. Tip: make reservations!! Due to social distancing, they space everyone out so it's less space for everyone. They're super clean and sanitize everything which is a MUST right now. read more

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This is such a great family run winery and tasting room! We did a tasting outside with Zach on a perfect day in Los Olivos. Zach was fantastic explaining information about the wines and vineyards. We really enjoyed the wines and bought a couple bottles to take home. The tasting room and building are adorable. You can tell how dedicated they are to great wine while keeping it unpretentious and cool. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Corey was AWESOME! My boyfriend and I went in on a rainy Monday evening without a Resy and were greeted, seated and felt extremely welcome. This place is super cozy and clean which made getting comfortable, very easy! Corey was serving our tastings and he was extremely knowledgeable about the wines and made us feel like we were home. Needless to say, we became members right after our first visit! Totally worth it. I can't wait to go back! 10/10 recommend! read more

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I heard about Waylan through a friend and ordered three bottles all the way to New York City: the 2018 Sauv Blanc, 2018 Chenin Blanc, and 2017 Cabernet. I've had both whites already -- and have been so thoroughly impressed! Having lived in the Bay Area for 7 years before I moved to the East Coast, I can honestly say that the Waylan wines I tried are better than many that I've tasted in Napa and Sonoma. My boyfriend who was born and raised in South Africa, where Chenin Blanc is super popular, also gave his stamp of approval. We're saving the Cab for now, but I can't wait to order more. Thanks again! read more

Waylan Wine Co - Such beautiful labels!!! - Wineries Near Me - Los Olivos, California

Super friendly stop for wine tasting in downtown Los Olivos. Wines are great. Greg, Brad, and their crew are knowledgable and friendly. The tasting room is gorgeous, and the wines are top notch. Kids and dogs are allowed, but it's still a serene and sophisticated vibe. The wines are really thoughtful and interesting, and you can try a lot of blending grapes (like mouvedre) as single varietals. It's an interesting place to have a more involved experience -- or just swill away. read more

(Local) Family owned - none better in the Santa Ynez Valley (or Central California)! Stop by and say hello to Brad, Greg and their team. While your there, join their wine club, you'll be glad you did! read more

Beautiful tasting room with lovely staff and quality wines! Very reasonably priced as well - flight of 6 wines for $20. Enjoy!

First stop on our girls weekend from San Diego and we were not disappointed! Greg led us to a nice shaded table and left us in very capable hands with John. We were able to enjoy our sandwiches from Panino across the street and relax with 5 fine tastings. Highly recommended when you visit Los Olivos. read more

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Our favorite tasting room in Los Olivos! My in-laws live nearby in Santa Ynez so my wife and I have been exploring the many tasting rooms in Los Olivos for the last few years. A lot of great wines represented there but our standout is definitely Waylan. They have a fairly diverse selection of varietals but my favorite are their Rhônes. Very unique for California in that they're not fruit forward, high alcohol like a lot of their central coast counterparts which really allows you to taste the subtle complexities in their wines. Also very well priced considering the quality. The other great thing about Waylan is their story. True family run business. It was founded by family members from a well known local winery so have been in/around the business for years. The guys pretty much do everything from winemaking to running the tasting room. All really down to earth and knowledgeable so the experience feels very authentic. Beautiful tasting room with great outdoor seating as well! Pay them a visit next time you're in the area and you'll probably join the wine club like I did. read more

Amazing wine, idyllic tasting room. The cab franc is a must and the white blends are all time.

My favorite place in the valley! Wine is impeccable and they always have something new to try. Zack in the tasting room is always a delight and so knowledgeable. Everyone I bring loves it so much they become members too! Thanks for an amazing experience! read more

Waylan Wine Co - Outside patio - Wineries Near Me - Los Olivos, California

I got a recommendation from a friend to try Waylan. Zack was great. He told us about the wines, the originations of their inspiration and had us sample several very nice wines. Their whites were wonderful, my wife really enjoyed them. The experience was awesome... we will be back. read more

If I could give ten stars I would. It's that good. We made a last minute reservation for the new "Social Distancing" friendly patio. Zack lead us through our tasting and we had the best time! It's always a great experience to be served by the people who are putting their heart and soul into the product. You can taste their blood, sweat, and tears (eww, I know, but it's true!)! The wine is just as amazing as the service and that's why we keep coming back! Until next time boys Ps. Sign up for their club. You won't be disappointed! read more

What a gem of a place! We found it simply because it looked nice from the outside and had AC on a 100 degree day. How lucky we were! We had Zach as our somm and he made a bad day better! So knowledgeable and nice and excited about the wine and their backstory and the owners. Every single wine was delicious. We bought 6 bottles and 2 candles and can't imagine ever visiting without stopping here and seeing Zach. It was my birthday, and the day wasn't going well (and didn't go so well afterwards either) so that little while at Waylan was truly the highlight of my day. Beautiful comfortable space and awesome people with really great wine. Don't skip it. read more

Absolutely hands down the BEST wine in Los Olivos! We joined the wine club on the spot. If you are looking for innovative, complex wines Waylan is the choice! read more

Stopped by for a tasting while driving through Los Olivos. Can't say enough good things - friendly, knowledgeable, approachable, and hospitable. Great wines and brought some bottles home. Will definitely visit again when we are in the area - highly recommend! read more

We love the wine and we love the folks at Waylan. Can't recommend them highly enough. Always worth a visit!