About Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour Of Santa Barbara Wine Country

Book Direct with the Owner at Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour Of Santa Barbara Wine Country with Accommodation Seattle in Santa Barbara, for all your Attraction and travel needs.

Visit ONLY ALL PRIVATE, small production wineries and estate vineyards not open to the general public.

SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR (max 6-7 guests)
Our tour provides exclusive access to premium estate vineyards, barrel rooms, and the people and stories behind the wine. Tastings in a seated and reserved location with a dedicated host. Guests are often the only ones at each of the locations we visit for an EXCLUSIVE EXPERIECE

We do not visit public, standing bar, â€œwalk-inâ€ commercial wineries or tasting rooms. Our premium tour caters to guests serious about quality wine and unique experiences that are often hard to find on your own.

Select locations are based solely on top-tier, quality wines AND the quality of the unique experience. Tours are always customized based on wine preferences. Our premium list of locations are some of regionâ€™s best and their wines often receive the highest scores in Santa Barbara County. Most locations are not open to the general public for a more intimate and private experience.

Please note our select list of vineyard and winery locations DO NOT ACCOMMODATE BACHELOR OR BACHELORETTE parties.

Stop At:

â€¢ Santa Ynez Wine Trail, Santa Ynez, CA
â€¢ Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, California
â€¢ Santa Ynez, Santa Ynez, California

Sample Menu

â€¢ Choose from Sandwiches and Salads Menu (included in your tour) - You will be sent link to our extensive menu. All items are made to order and can accommodate all dietary restrictions.
â€¢ Bacon, Goat, Date Sandwich (example) - Nitrate-free bacon, goat cheese, dates, arugula and balsamic glaze on fresh baked ciabatta bread
â€¢ Tri Tip Sandwich (example) - Freshly grilled tri tip, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro mayo, pico de gallo, on a hoagie roll.
â€¢ Southwest Blackened Chicken Sandwich (example) - Blackened chicken, green ortega chilies, melted jack cheese, tomato, red onion, lettuce, and cilantro mayo on fresh baked ciabatta bread
â€¢ Cobb Salad (example) - Romaine, roast turkey, hard boiled egg, bacon, blue cheese, grape tomatoes, ranch dressing (on the side).

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INCLUSIONS

Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes
Premium Wine Tasting
Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads)
Maximum tour of only eight guests
Most tours offered cheese platter
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages

EXCLUSIONS

Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking
We love our pets but are unable to accommodate on our tours.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 21 years.
Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Eat a complete breakfast.
Avoid wearing cologne or perfume.
Bring a water bottle (if you have one) which can be refilled throughout the day to reduce waste.
Limited release wines that will be tasted can be purchased for carry away or shipped back home.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

DEPARTURE & RETURN

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up directly from your location anywhere in the Santa Barbara Region including Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buelton. Excludes regions outside Santa Barbara County due to distance from wine country. (Carpinteria)

Airports

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, 500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117

Ports

Santa Barbara Harbor, 132-A Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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TXWMc 5
10 Dec 2021
Steven our guide, and Scott with booking made the whole experience 1st class! Highly recommend this for a full day excursion out into wine country.
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Steve W 5
14 Oct 2021
Steve provided us an exceptional tour. Very impressed with the wineries we explored. We enjoy supporting the smaller wineries that you won't find in your local wine shop. We especially like Dragonnet and Pichoco. The wines were amazing!
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darylm9532 5
18 Sep 2021
I’ve been on dozens of wine tours all over the country and this is BY FAR the best one I’ve ever been on. Their knowledge of the area, extremely nice vehicles and their intimate relationship with the local winemakers make this an amazing wine adventure. 5 stars is not enough. ❤️
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684jamal 5
23 Aug 2021
This tour was by far the highlight of our three-sisters' trip to Santa Barbara! Karina, our guide, had an incredibly deep knowledge of not just Santa Barbara wine country, but pretty much all things wine-y -- growing, production, tasting, pairing. I don't think there was a question she couldn't answer. And all with the sunniest disposition ever. We loved meeting the winemakers and listening to their passion, each of them with a different outlook on why they love wine and sharing it with others. Lunch and snacks were thoughtfully prepared. It was truly a perfect day! Thank you Sustainable Wine Tours! Cheers!
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hayleebernstein 5
11 Aug 2021
We’ve been to California many times, but this was our first time visiting Santa Barbara. We decided to take the guess work out of wine tasting and booked this wine tour. We are so glad we book this tour; we had such a great time. Scott picked us up on time and texted when we arrived. There were 5 other people in the van (2 other parties). Scott made sure our hands were always sanitized and everyone continuously wore masks. We visited 3 different wineries, each one very different and unique. In addition to my husband, there was another birthday in the group. Each winery gave us a “birthday pour” of a different wine selection, which made the tour extra special. At the first stop, Scott had cheese and snacks to go along with our tastings. At the second tasting, we ate our lunch. There were crackers and chocolate offered at the third stop. Everyone was great and it was a lovely group to spend the day with. We thoroughly enjoyed the day. Thank you Scott and Sustainable Wine Tours!
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denisesN1298TU 5
29 Jun 2021
Sustainable Wind Tours was an amazing experience! Steven was a knowledgeable host who clearly loves wine! He took us to three different experiences, each unique in their own way. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again and again!
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Ryan M 5
27 Jun 2021
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Karina! She picked us up promptly at our hotel in a Mercedes van and reviewed the itinerary for the day. She had picked out a variety of locations and filled us in on the details along the way. Karina was very informative, teaching us a lot about the area and the wine making process. She also set us a table for lunch at one of our locations and served us fresh delicious sandwiches. She really went above and beyond to make sure we were treated with the highest level of service. At each location, the owners presented their wines and welcomed us openly to their properties. The whole day was everything we had hoped for. We learned a lot, had great fun, tasted great wines and bought some bottles to enjoy later while reminiscing about the tour. Thanks Karina and the Sustainable Wine Tours team!
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dylynnj 5
25 Jun 2021
The whole tour in itself was outstanding. I spent my 21st birthday taking this tour and it was the best decision I could’ve made. Steven was an amazing tour guide. Scott, the owner was so personable over the phone as we prepared for our trip, the wineries were so eclectic and divine and it was just all around a dream come true! Nicely priced for a broke young adult and it exceeded mine and my friends expectations. We’ll be back!
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leslierO7855XM 5
24 May 2021
We were looking for a unique and memorable wine tasting experience and Sustainable Wine Tours did not disappoint! We had the most fantastic day meeting with winemakers and tasting their incredible wines. Each and every stop was top notch and provided us with an intimate and personal look into the passions and backgrounds of the winemakers. And the wines were all beyond spectacular! Scott does a phenomenal job of planning out the perfect day for your group and his understanding of the wine region is bar none. We have done a lot - A LOT - of wine tours in Napa, Sonoma and beyond and this one was #1 in our minds. We plan on booking with SWT again for another fantastic day!
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LoveToTravelVirginia 5
06 May 2021
We have done numerous private tours throughout the US and abroad, and found Scott's curated day trip for us to be THE best. His tours are fun, energetic and provide you with a direct relationship with the wine makes. We visited 3 sites- from small producers to large. Scott covered every detail- including a wonderful picnic lunch, super comfortable riding conditions in his spacious Mercedes van & in depth info regarding the region. We would absolutely choose him again & can assure you that your experience with him will not disappoint in any way. The day spent with him and the winemakers is the biggest highlight of our time spent in the Santa Barbara area.
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