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zimmy69

Agoura Hills, CA47 contributions

Very scenic drive, excellent boutique wineries

Dec 2012 • Friends

Uncrowded and unrushed, we wandered up the 101 to Alisos Canyon Road then south on Foxen Canyon Road. The day was beautiful, the oak covered hills green and bucolic. We first stopped at 'the new' Foxen Winery Tasting Room for an enjoyable flight, and then ventured further to Foxen 7200 the original winery and Tasting Shack. Scenes from 'Sideways' were shot there. Your tasting includes your glass, which is typically no big deal - but Foxen uses Riedel as their supplier. We continued on to Zaca Mesa, which was a little to large are corporate for our tastes. Unfortunately their flights are huge, consisting of 10 glasses of 1 oz. tastes; that don't quite live up to their neighbors. Luckily we still had time for a favorite; Beckmen Vineyards, famous for their Rhone Varietels. These guys take organic farming to a new level, they call it "Biodynamic".

Written January 3, 2013

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eric f

Bakersfield31 contributions

Lots to see and do

Oct 2012 • Couples

Just a quick review..

Buttonwood...meh wines but friendly atmosphere..
Lincourt...Decent wine, nothing that blew me away, but decent and a charming winery...friendly servers
Rusack...wasnt overly impressed with the wines, but a fantastic setting...bring a lunch here and get a bottle and relax....
Blackjack...almost didnt stop here given the reviews Id read, but glad we stopped here. Some very drinkable and friendly reds...disappointed that I feel they push "Sideways" too much, but very good and worth a stop. Server was also VERY friendly and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed stopping here...

Tensley- a tasting room in Los Olivos...a MUST STOP...seriously, best wines of the entire trip! This place is amazing...

Side note...didnt have a chance to stop this trip, but had several recommendation sor SunStone...so you may want to plan that in as I feel like we missed out on something...

Written October 8, 2012

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Lynn K

Florida114 contributions

Take "The Loop" and enjoy a full day of fun

Jan 2017 • Friends

If you are leaving from Santa Barbara, go out Hwy 101 along the coast through Gaviota Pass (the only land level natural pass through the mountains). Spend the day touring through the Santa Ynez valley at wineries of your choice and return over the top of the mountains on Hwy 154 (San Marcos Pass). Hence, "The Loop".

I have been going to the beautiful rolling golden hills of Santa Ynez to taste the small vineyard's offerings since the 1980's. Sadly, most of my favorite places are no longer in business.

Current shout outs go to Carr Tasting room (not picturesque, but my personal favorite wine at the moment), Kalyra Winery (pretty location and good offerings last time I was there) and Firestone (beautiful setting).

I tour the wine trail as much for the scenery as the wine, so a trip into Los Olivos to walk through the town and visit a tasting room is a stunning drive no matter which road you travel.

Written April 22, 2017

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Bonnie P

Burbank, CA19 contributions

Sunstone Winery Wine Tasting

Mar 2013 • Couples

This is the penultimate winery you should visit while travelling through Santa Ynez: Great ambiance, easy to find, best hosts ever! Oh, and did I mention the wine? Amazing! Been members for almost as long as the winery existed. Love it!

Written March 27, 2013

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Christa R

Santa Ynez, CA125 contributions

The Harvest is on in Santa Ynez

Oct 2012

It is wonderful time of year to visit Santa Ynez - the leaves on the vines are changing, the weather is perfect and the community is excited to share the news of the harvest. You will not be disappointed with the intimate setting of the many smaller and family owned winearies.

Written November 5, 2012

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Green1Ma

MA517 contributions

Worth the trip

Jul 2017 • Couples

This wine trail gets less attention than others in California, but definitely worth a visit. It is less crowded and the wines range from exceptionally crafted to ready drinkable. The smaller vineyards take the time to talk to all visitors and share their stories. Lots to do nearby when you have had you're fill of wine for the day.

Written July 30, 2017

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Daniel W

San Antonio, TX5 contributions

Great time

Aug 2016 • Couples

What a beautiful area of the country and a bit less crowded then other more well know wine areas in Ca. The wines are very good as well. Demetria is well worth making a reservation for a tour. Very friendly people in the middle of rolling hills and vines. Sitting under a tree watching the late afternoon sun was amazing.

Written October 18, 2016

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WorldTravelerOR

Portland, OR197 contributions

Great Selection of Wineries

Apr 2012 • Couples

Highway 154 has an excellent selection of wineries within a 15 mile stretch. Something for everybody.

Written April 7, 2012

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Jagggs

Santa Barbara, CA206 contributions

Many "happy returns" on this trail

Would we go back? Again and again! We take most of our visitors wine tasting in "the Valley" and usually picnic at one of our stops. The scenery is lovely, the traffic non existent, and usually the company is pretty good. Most of the wineries charge now and we've decided to join several "wine clubs" so that we can take our guests free of charge. We have to buy wine, but whole bottles are better than just a taste! Each place has it's own character, with some home-y and others more "slick" with the marketing. I hope this kind of mix lasts. Meeting visitors, as most places are friendly, is almost as much fun as tasting the wines.

Written January 2, 2012

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Richard K

Palos Verdes Estates, CA726 contributions

I love the Wine Trail!!

Jul 2019

I love the Santa Ynez Wine Trail!! Close to LA, lots of great wineries, and not snobby like Napa, etc.

Written September 4, 2019

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