Small-Group Santa Barbara Wine Tour (MAX 7 GUESTS) to Private Locations

Summary

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE Sustainable Vine Wine Tours offers once-daily, all-day, Premium Winery and Vineyard Experiences to Santa Barbara County’s small production, family-owned wineries that are committed to sustainability. NO HIRED DRIVERS We are a two-person operation. With an outstanding reputation in the industry for over a decade, we provide a personalized and educational wine tasting experience hosted by the company owner, NEVER just a hired driver or employee.   APPOINTMENT-ONLY ACCESS Our tour gives exclusive access to premium estate vineyards, barrel rooms, and the people and stories behind the wine. Tastings typically take place in a seated and reserved location with a dedicated host. We do not visit public, standing bar, “walk-in” 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.   PREMIUM, NON-COMMERCIAL WINERY AND VINEYARD LOCATIONS  Select list of 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 regions’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.   FULL-DAY ONLY: Tour day typically runs from 10:00am to 5:00pm departing from your location. 

Tour info

Duration
6 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

SMALL SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR (others can book this 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 (max 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 (max of seven guests per day). No crowded commercial wineries or tasting rooms. All seated private area tastings. *VOTED BEST OF SANTA BARBARA 2013-2021*

What’s included?

  • Pick up & drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes. Small Group/ Shared Tour (max 6-7 guests)

  • Small Production, Premium Wine Tasting in all seating tastings.

  • Customized organic lunch of your choice (choose from large selection from our organic menu)

  • Bottled water

  • Private vineyard tour, Private barrel room & wine production facility tour, depending on itinerary

  • SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR (Max 6-7 guests) in luxury Mercedes

  • Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking

  • Must be 21+ (unfortunately we cannot accommodate children of any age for our shared tour)

  • We cannot accommodate any pets (dogs, cats, pigs, ferrets, etc) on our wine tours.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

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

Operated by:

Sustainable Wine Tours

About operator:

Founded in 2007, Sustainable Wine Tours offers a one-of-a-kind, luxury wine tour experience for general wine enthusiasts looking to advance their knowledge and experience-base to the most discerning of wine connoisseurs. An owner-operated company, Sustainable Wine Tours provides unrivaled customer service as you journey into some of Santa Barbara County’s most coveted and hard to reach wine locales. Our tours grant you exclusive access to small production, private wineries, estates and vineyards where guests often meet the winery owner or winemaker while immersing themselves in the history, sights, smells and tastes of the region. Private and group tours are available to guests, who ride in luxury as they are chauffeured around wine country in either our Mercedes passenger van or our Tesla Model X full-size SUV.

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