A Santa Ynez Valley -Los Olivos gem! This is our 2nd time with Zaca Mesa Winery and each time is always memorable. The setting is so calm and relaxed, and the tasting flights (incl. reserve) were outstanding--a thoughtfully curated lineup that really highlight the depth and character of their wines. Each pour offered something unique, from elegant aromatics to beautifully balanced flavors that truly reflect the region. What made the visit especially exceptional was the service. Karen, the wine curator, was always so wonderful on both occasions. From the moment we started our tasting, she made the experience feel welcoming and personalized. Karen took the time to walk us through each wine, shared great insights about the selections, and patiently answered our questions. Her enthusiasm and expertise made the tasting both informative and fun. When it came time to choose wines to take home, Karen's recommendations were spot-on and she helped guide us through the options without any pressure and provided their wonderful promotion. It's clear she genuinely cares about making sure guests leave with wines they'll love. Between the beautiful setting, excellent tasting flight, and Karen's exceptional hospitality, Zaca Mesa delivered a top-tier wine tasting experience. If you're exploring Santa Ynez wine country, this winery absolutely deserves a spot on your list. We're already looking forward to coming back as a Zaca Mesa member! Lastly, they are a dog friendly establishment. Our pups get excited as evidenced with their friendly barks and they love to do their smelfari sniffs around the outside area. read more

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Went for a tasting with friends. Was poured the Rose to start. Still some Rose in my glass and server begins pouring Chardonnay into the same glass. We tell him it's Rose in the glass and he says "Does it really matter? It's all going down the same place anyway". WTF?!?! We thought he was joking but he never came back with a new glass. Double WTF!! Also my local wine guy in LA sells their bottles for $14.95. Even at that price it's not worth it. Everything was Meh...except for the service. The service just sucked! read more

Never again. have been going here for over 15 years. I will not go back. I am a member and brought three guests. I learned members can only bring one other person. As a guest. My other two friends were charged $45 each for a tasting. When our server brushed our table, she said she could go back and forth between both surveying less. Nonetheless, we were charged the higher rate. So $90 plus tax later We left disappointed. So sad to see such a great winery drive people away....even members read more

They hosted a beautiful birthday tasting experience for me and my friends this weekend. It was a beautiful set up and stunning setting. Everyone loved the wine and it was a great place to start the day. Thanks for being such a great venue & putting together a beautiful tasting room and experience. read more

This winery is beautiful. The surroundings are magical and the employees are friendly. I went there for a makers market and it was just lovely. Live music, food, offerings, and local goods. Love supporting small business and love their wine options. read more

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This is a nice, quaint winery. The grounds are beautiful & the wine is delicious. They have several different wine clubs to choose from & is able to be customized. read more

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Great service! Friendly and quick to help us. She gave us suggestions too. There is a life size chess board. The bathrooms were clean! The prices were reasonable too. Nice patio with a breeze and shaded areas. read more

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They have succeeded in creating the perfect vibe for a local winery - elegant without pretension, welcoming. We loved their holiday event in December 2024 and will come back in the future, hopefully for another event. Stunning views of local mountains and grape growing. Excellent staff. Dog friendly. read more

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Alastair serviced our table today. Very nice man, very knowledge on the wines they offer and wine in general. Would love to come back and see him again. Thank you and if anyone was considering, please come to Zaca Mesa! read more

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They had a holiday event here so we came in to enjoy some wine and food from a BBQ truck. Large space with several indoor and outdoor seating options. Beautiful view of the mountains and wine fields as this is at the Northern part of Foxen Canyon Road where you pass many wineries on the way. I liked their Pinot Noir and the Syrah. Staff was very friendly and greeted up warmly. Dog friendly too. Thanks guys -- we'll come by again next time we are in the area. read more

As I was told there was no water to drink when asked for a glass of water. New ownership they suck. Very rude. Will not come back. The water I was told was Non Potable read more

This is a cool looking winery from the road, and the space is nice, but is pretty vast. While they do a nice job overall, it just felt like they were more churning things out. We enjoyed most of the wines. They have some great chardonnay and pinot noir options. They had a company called Crabby's Crab Cakes making some quesadillas, sandwiches and salads. We were there a little later in the day, so he was out of a lot, but he was super nice, not crabby at all, and what we got was tasty. read more

We signed up for Sip and Paint event with my cousins at Zaca last Sunday. Basically you get a glass of wine and some painting supplies, an art instructor walks you through the steps of painting a picture for $45. We had a lot of fun painting and drinking wine. Their Viognier is pretty good, we ended up getting a few bottles to go. Beautiful grounds and outdoor tasting area. Unfriendly staff (makes this place a 4 star) Customer service makes or breaks the experience. Will keep Zaca Mesa in my bookmarks for future visits to the wine country. read more

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This is my friend's fave winery. Came for the annual Black Bear Dinner, this year being the 50th! Very pretty set up, looked like a wedding dinner. The food was good/fine. It could have used more salt/gravy, but the food was catered by a different company. Would come here again in a few years for another Black Bear Dinner. I've also been here for a wine tasting, but it was to hang out with my friends since I don't drink. It's the last winery of the "row." Staff at winery were very nice, friendly, attentive, and helpful. read more

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Jacob's service was above and beyond and really added to our experience at zaca mesa. Husband and I each did a tasting and we left with a couple bottles and the Torres chips (don't sleep on the truffle chips yall). Can't wait to come back! read more

When making your list of wineries to visit when you're in town, don't forget Zach Mesa! I think on the Foxen road it's become one of my favorites to visit for both the wine and the relaxed atmosphere. I LOVE the Tread label. Specifically the Pinots are fantastic. I think the other one that I loved was the Z-Three. This place is very kid friendly and even have some chickens on site and a giant chess board. Very nice, relaxed place with fantastic wine! read more

I would genuinely love to give 5 stars, as this is a lovely place to visit, lots of seating, attentive & knowledgeable wait staff, and a large selection of wine to enjoy. We came for our reservation, our table of 6 shared a couple of bottles, and we were enjoying a table filled with charcuterie snacks. Over an hour later a man, not sure of his status or title with the winery, came to tell us we "have 4 minutes to leave." No warning, and we were not out of control or obnoxious. There was a wedding they were getting ready to host, and I get that. I truly do. So, maybe when we arrived earlier he could have given us HIS time frame, maybe he could have come to us with a 10 or 15 minute warning, maybe he could have been not so abrupt and rude. But to tell us we have to be gone in "4" minutes; it's just poor customer service. Our server was lovely, so obviously it makes me wonder and hope that he doesn't speak to his staff or co-workers like he spoke to us. We are locals who spend several days a year in Foxen Canyon enjoying the different wines and peaceful surroundings. I think we can pass on Zaca Mesa in the future. Obviously losing our service is not going to hurt their business or bottom line; but I would sure like to give my business to tasting rooms who show their guests more respect and kindness. I make mistakes all the time and try to reflect on my behavior if I know I've come off as rude. I hope he can do this and learn that possibly his choice of words, tone, and attitude can use a softer touch with paying customers. I hope he wasn't rude to the bridal party. Those people chose Zaca Mesa for their wedding; it would be sad if he soiled even one minute of it. read more

I had an amazing visit! Our server Gavin was so friendly and the wine tasted beautifully! I loved the location and everything about my experience. So much so that I actually joined the wine club that day! I highly recommend a trip out the Zaca Mesa, it's a beautiful, rustic, and lovely place to be. read more

Just had our wedding here and it was amazing ! Wine and vibes were perfect. Jake was super helpful and great to work with

First time here. Rachel and Austin were so personable and friendly. Rachel could have a podcast of wine stories that you could push play and fall asleep to. She tells stories with so much passion, we just had to buy half a case of wine. Try to get the reservation on the terrace under an umbrella. It's so peaceful and the view takes all your cares away! We highly recommend for the wine, service, and ambiance! read more

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Very pretty woodsy property. Sat in the terrace room with a beautiful view , Very dog friendly, with comfortable seating. There are 2 tasting menus to choose from and Summer did a great job guiding us through them. A nice selection of Chardonnays, Syrahs, and Pinot Noirs. Grenache Blanc and a Syrah were our favorites. Summer was well versed and ready to answer our questions. read more

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Incredible find! We have always heard great stories about this winery and finally made our way over. First of all, beautiful location and such a comfortable setting to relax and spend time. I need to give a shout out to the amazing (bartender?) who listened to our tastes and suggested an amazing 'Z' blend. Spot on, Sir! We don't remember his name, but if you see a friendly Viking-looking bartender there, he will really take care of you. 6 stars. read more

This review is long overdue (from May 31 2022) - My girlfriend and I stopped by Zaca Mesa on the way home from an around the state road trip on our way back to Los Angeles from Lake Tahoe. We got there right around when they opened so it was fairly slow. We were pleasantly greeted by the hostess (Summer) and proceeded to do a tasting - All I can say is WOW - this was the absolute perfect way to start the end our vacation. Summer was phenomenal from her knowledge on the wines, her hospitality, and honestly making the winery one of the peak highlights of our trip. Not only was she amazing from the tasting aspect, she provided us a voucher/ coupon to a nearby restaurant and it was the cherry on top to a memorable vacation. From the wines, the vineyards, and the hospitality, Zaca Mesa gave us a beautiful life long impression. If you are still with the Zaca Mesa team, Thank you Summer! We will never forget our experience there. read more

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Zaca Mesa Winery and the entire team is simply THE BEST! My husband and I got married in October 2024 and toured the venue roughly 2 years prior. Would you believe me if I told you Zaca Mesa was the first and ONLY venue we toured for our wedding? We loved the property and the people SO much that we didn't need to look any further. We booked it right away! We were beyond satisfied with everything! Tara, the events manager, is an absolute dream to work with. She is so kind, so responsive and very helpful. My wedding planner even told me Tara was her favorite venue coordinator she's ever worked with! It is truly a magical location and we could not recommend them enough! My guests were raving about how gorgeous the venue was! And the wine! The wine is smooth, delicious, and affordable. We wish we could get married here over and over again! Obsessed!!!! read more

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Wedding related review :) and also just amazing experience in overall other than wedding Beautiful and such a stunning place to get married!!! We had a lovely time at Zaca Mesa since the first visit. Even when things didn't go our way due to the lovely oak tree had finally hit its time, they were willing to work with us to get the once in a lifetime experience we want for our guests. It became a blessing in disguise, and with their support they made the wedding even better than expected. Tara was so on top with the communication and she answered every question. She was thoughtful with the details and offered us so many ideas to help with the wedding planning. Thank you to all the Zaca staff and owner, Stewart!!! read more

***4.5 stars rounded up*** Zaca Mesa Winery was our second stop this past Sunday and it did not disappoint! In fact, we all had a really great time here. I was excited to hear that they specialize in Syrah, and even more excited to hear that it happened to be National Syrah Day and they were celebrating with a Syrah tasting of 5 for $25. I couldn't actually verify if it was Syrah Day or not, or whether they always have a Syrah tasting for $25, but the marketing got me. What can I say? I was feeling good. While wine tasting, we enjoyed both the inside and outside areas. They had a corn hole game set up outside that we played for a while. Service was quick and friendly. It wasn't crowded at all, which was nice. Prices are in line with other wineries in the area, and I particularly enjoyed the decor and ambiance at this winery. Overall, I thought the wines were good, but perhaps not as impressive as I was hoping. A couple of the Syrahs were forgettable, while a few of them were very delicious. read more

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The staff, especially Jacob, was very knowledgeable, patient snd helpful!! The atmosphere was amazing!

We can't thank the staff at Zaca Mesa staff enough for making our wedding day everything we had dreamed of and more! The venue is stunning, the wine is delicious and the staff are outstanding. From our initial wedding inquiry to the day-of, we immediately felt welcome and knew we were in good hands. Pricing is clear and transparent, the list of furniture for use during an event is extensive, and communication with venue staff is excellent. Zaca Mesa went above and beyond to make our dream wedding come true - our guests are still talking about how beautiful the venue was. Special thank you to Tara and Jake for all of your help and planning expertise over the last year! read more

As the past couple of years have caused turmoil for all of our lives and changes for many businesses Zaca Mesa still tries their hardest to accommodate everyone We have been club members since I don't know when Today we went for our pick up and thought maybe we would just taste while we were there No longer an option for walk ins however they gave us the option of a glass of wine and hang out and enjoy the wine and property ! Perfectly fine this was great I wanted to shout out to Cathy whom always is busting her butt to be sure everyone is taken care of and the young man working the club lounge today. I appreciate all of you ! read more

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Such a family friendly winery with a actually good wines. Zaca Mesa is one of those wholesome wineries where you can come to relax and enjoy good wines with kids or pets. We have been coming for past few years and experience has been consistently delightful. I am particularly passionate about their Syrahs and friendly service. A mustn read more

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The drive to get to the winery is reason enough to visit this vineyard. It was a very chilly day but we were still ready to sip some wine outdoors, luckily Zaca Mesa was prepared and had outdoor heaters ready to be lit for other crazy patrons like us who literally sipped and chilled. The lady who presented our wines was very friendly and helpful. She did an amazing job of explaining the different wines and the grape varietals. I had the mixed flight and was not disappointed at all, I really enjoyed everything I sipped and ended up taking home a couple of bottles of Chardonnay and their outstanding Z three. I imagine this vineyard would be even more fantastic in warmer weather, the backdrop that nature provides you is again the best reason to spend an afternoon here. read more

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Updated review - The manager reached out and wanted to make our experience right. They invited us back to give them another opportunity. We just left after having a very positive experience. Original review - The wine itself was pretty good, but the service was pretty poor. There were two women working there. The one we had was very cold, snobby, and uptight. It kind of ruined the experience. The other one was nice, but we only saw her at the very end when we were paying. read more

I love Zaca Mesa. In my opinion one of the most beautiful properties off Foxen Wine Trail. Everytime I've been there they've been fun, easy going and serve some of the best wines in the area. The views and great wines are worth the stop. read more

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An absolutely fabulous experience. After being turned away because of no reservations or only inside seating at several other wineries, we stumbled upon Zaca Mesa and so darn glad we did. Sitting in the comfortable patio setting away from pretense and snobbery, we enjoyed our flights so much that we joined the wine club. Fish was our server and he was so informative and helpful. Each wine was excellent and low in acid and tannins, which is more our style. Looking forward to enjoying music, Pinot and paella and every other event they offer. We belong to 2 other wineries and while their wine is excellent, they don't have the outstanding amenities like Zaca Mesa. read more

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WEDDING VENUE REVIEW ONLY - the wine is great too :) Overall rating: 4.5 5-stars for the venue, amenities 5-stars for overall event management services 4-stars for contract management, account management 4-stars for day-of experience We live up in San Francisco and were fortunate to host our 25-person wedding at Zaca Mesa in May 2021. We were the first wedding to be hosted after they completed their estate renovations, including a new private tasting room, and a walkway to new outdoor event hostings spaces. Zaca Mesa was a rare find that we stumbled on as a result of many specific factors we were seeking: 1) We wanted to be married in Santa Barbara County 2) We did not want to spend more than $5k on a wedding venue (which is nearly impossible to pull off in the City of Santa Barbara) 3) We needed our wedding to be entirely outdoors for COVID safety reasons for our family and friends 4) We wanted the freedom to pick our own vendors We had a COVID wedding and so appreciated how great the staff was at helping guide us through all possible changes, restrictions, and questions. We booked the outdoor-only space, sight-unseen in December 2020, based on photos and videos shared by staff because they made us feel confident in their abilities to provide a great venue. And they truly did provide just that! The new site was gorgeous in springtime. They have a beautiful walkway to an open picnic area (usually reserved for tastings) that connects to the lawn and vineyards walkways. It served as the perfect entrance for the bridal party! They had ample space for wedding vignettes, guest seating, dining tables, and a large dancefloor (for up to 350 guests) between the lawn area and the courtyard under the oak tree. The lawn and vines are well-maintained and they had planted new spring flowers around the courtyard area for the event. Prices may have changed since 2021* 1) The outdoor-only space starts at an affordable price point (~$2000 for 2 hours with an additional cost per hour for up to 6 hours). 2) You can include the private tasting and view rooms (starting at $5500 on weekdays), but if you want to book the indoor space on the weekends it costs more ($7000+) since they lose a whole day of wine-tasting revenue you rent out the winery for the day. They plan for wedding guest arrival time to start right when wine-tasting hours are ending, so your wedding will not have random guests watching your ceremony. They WILL however host private events in their tasting room on the same day as your wedding if you only book the outdoor space unless you book the full site. Included in all their packages is access to an equipment inventory (tables, chairs, heat lamps) which help save on some rentals cost elsewhere. Wine and beer only; you must purchase their wine but they have wonderful varietals with both affordable and high-end options! Originally, we connected with Danielle, who was their new Events Manager hire starting up their wedding venue business. She led all the initial conversations, and contract negotiations, and provided insights into the venue. Later on, we worked with Ileana who was hired onto Danielle's team and managed our month-of, day-of planning and coordinated all logistics. Both we extremely professional, responsive, also friendly, and had great vendor connections, too - they introduced us to our wedding planner! They provided 2 additional staff for the day-of who were also exceptionally helpful, especially with breakdown and clean up. There were a few things that could have gone better. Since ZM is rather new to hosting weddings (+ COVID restrictions added quirks), it was noticeable that they were trying to figure out what were their policies. 1) They didn't put the additional costs per hour in the original contract or in the pamphlets they sent us. When COVID restrictions changed and we decided to add more time to our event we had to do more negotiations around the additional cost because it came in much higher than we expected. They were extremely kind and gave us a slightly discounted rate though 2) The change in who was managing our event was a bit abrupt and led to confusion around what equipment we could borrow from them. It took a few conversations to get realigned, but we were in great hands with Ileana in the end. 3). They were super awesome about letting us bring beer and sparkling wine from outside vendors since they do not sell/produce those items. However, they wouldn't let us one unopened, large-format bottle on site (it was our guest book), even though they stopped making that size years ago because it was from another winery. Our wedding planner decided to put it out anyway and at one point the conversation got pretty heated with the staff. We tipped them heavily for the inconvenience but for the last hour of our wedding, they weren't speaking to us much which made things awkward for us. We loved this venue and hope this helps others find their magical day here too! read more

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I'm glad you are trying to cover your business, but that was not the case. Your staff had continued to change and didn't know what to tell the bride. Consistency would have been nice. Again, the rude staff the entire event will not be forgotten. read more

Great place for wine tasting, events etc etc. friendly people, good wine, beautiful property. Worth a detour.

Jacob was awesome. Will return for sure. Great location and very accommodating. We had a great time.

Was a member for almost ten years, but recently the wine and service have tanked. Received several rude calls telling us to come pick up our shipments but when we arrived it took an hour to get our first two tastings. Had to go inside to get the rest because the tasting room "was slammed" despite being half empty. Mediocre wine, but cheap. Certainly has a clientele, but it won't include us in future. Would rather give our money to Foxen or Demetria for top notch wines. Only reason to go to Zaca is the large space, but the service is poor and staff are rude so if you need space go to Fess Parker. read more

Had an amazing time at Zaca Mesa winery! The service from Hilary was wonderful and the wine fantastic. They truly are family friendly. We will definitely be back again! read more

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