Hands down one of the best wine tasting experiences I've ever had! ( and I've had a few) really nice setting, not too posh or stuffy but wonderfully comfortable on a sunny winters afternoon. Odonata is a bit, but not too far off the beaten path but well worth the excursion. The line up of wines is excellent and the wines aren't confined to a particular regional style. There are several excellent sparkling options ( ask about the sparkling Grenache rose') and a A great selection of reds from Pinot Noir to Sangiovese ( with a lot in between) But don't let the eclectic line up fool you. Each of these are well crafted and most sourced from the diverse variety or grapes available right there in the Santa Lucia Highlands region. The staff (Julia for us) were excellent and always kept us tasting. (They were also willing to give our group a few extra tastes upon request of some stuff that wasn't on the main tasting menu :-). But beyond any of what I've reported thus far was the 20+ minutes we had talking directly to the winemaker Denis. Now, of course, there's no guarantee that can happen every time, but he's such a great guy and down-to-earth person, if he's there spend a few minutes talking with him, you'll be so glad you did. Definitely make Odonata a stop next time you're anywhere near the Santa Lucia Highlands region. read more