Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Locations in Santa Barbara
Description
SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. This is not your typical wine tour. We offer private access to ultra small production, family wineries, estates and vineyard properties typically not open to the general public. Shared group wine tour is a maximum of 6-7 guests. Taste limited release wines at all private property locations, walk the vineyards and tour barrel rooms often with the owners or winemakers themselves at their private vineyard homes. Perfect for couples or small groups! No crowded commercial wineries or tasting rooms. All seated private area tastings. *VOTED BEST OF SANTA BARBARA 2013-2024*
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit all private wineries and vineyard estates not open to the general public. No crowded commercial wineries or tasting rooms. Walk the vineyards and tour wine production facilities and privately and exclusively. All tastings are seated and one-on-one often with winemakers or owners.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up directly from your location for our SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR which can include hotels or homes. If you are not saying at one of these hotels listed, we also pick up at residences (AirBnB, etc). If you are driving up from Los Angeles (or other cities out of the area) just for the day, we can arrange to meet at a central location in downtown Santa Barbara (easy off the freeway). This location is typically Hotel Californian. Please put this in your pick up location when driving up for the day and we'll reply with exact pick up time once tour is confirmed.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour is not booked until you have received Confirmation. All tours are limited and subject to availability.
- Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes it can be warm in the vineyards and cool in the barrel rooms.
Reviews(295)
If you’re looking for an unforgettable wine tasting experience in Santa Barbara, look no further than Sustainable Vine Private Wine Tours. Our guide, Scott, was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. His knowledge of the Santa Barbara wine region, the vineyards, and the winemaking process made every stop even more enjoyable, but what really set him apart was his personality. He was friendly, professional, funny, and made our entire group feel like VIPs. Every winery was thoughtfully selected, offering incredible wines, beautiful views, and unique experiences. Scott handled all the details seamlessly, allowing us to relax, enjoy ourselves, and truly soak in the day. We never felt rushed, and the entire tour felt personalized to our interests. This was hands down one of the highlights of our trip to Santa Barbara. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply want an amazing day exploring wine country, I can’t recommend Sustainable Vine and Scott highly enough. We will absolutely be booking with them again on our next visit. Five stars isn’t enough!
“Our wine tour with Sustainable Wine Tours in Santa Barbara was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The wineries were beautiful, the wines were exceptional, and the entire experience felt relaxed, fun, and well organized. Our guide Scott was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day enjoyable for everyone while sharing interesting details about the vineyards and local wine culture. Each stop offered a unique atmosphere, and we never felt rushed. The tastings were generous, and we discovered several new favorite wines along the way. This tour was the perfect mix of great wine, scenic views, and excellent hospitality. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable day in wine country, whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for a fun getaway.”
Terrific small-group tour for those who are looking for a more in-depth journey to learn more about, taste and purchase excellent wines from smaller producers who take pride in their terroir and craftmanship. Tour leader Scott was very knowledgable of the areas, the winemakers and the wineries visited and created an exceptional experience for the three couples on our tour. 100% would book again.
Carlos was awesome! He took our group to 3 very different places to have wine tasting. All of them were special and unique. We all loved the wine makers in each location sharing their delicious wines and history with us. It was a ‘pinch me’ day! We loved it !!
The wineries we visited were outstanding (Dafoe, McKinney, and Happy Canyon). The owners gave a personal presentation about their winery and the process of making wine. The wine was so fresh and delicious. Our guide, Scott, was very well organized and personable.
Karina was our driver for the day, and she was absolutely fantastic. She made the experience both fun and informative—we learned so much along the way. We visited three incredible wineries, each one truly worth the trip. Highly recommended!
Excellent personal experience. Winerys visited top class
Fantastic tour! Karina was such a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who explained so much information about the area and the wines, and drove us around the area in an extremely comfortable minibus. The small wine producers were all varied in size and style but we enjoyed experiencing their wines and their wonderful locations. The lunch was delicious and there were plenty of snacks and water throughout the tastings too. Would highly recommend this tour.
Karina was a fabulous tour guide and was extremely knowledgable about the Santa Barbara area and wine country. Would 100% recommend this tour. There were 3 couples, and we were the only people at each private tasting. Would do this again next time in Santa Barbara and would request Karina for our guide again.
Such a great wine tour! This wine tour was definitely curated to the tastes of those on the tour. Being a wino myself, I was curious what my husband and best friend would think and they both enjoyed themselves and the tour immensely. Such a great tour that I would recommend to anyone looking to do a low-key wine tour in Santa Barbara.
