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Bordeaux:
(Red) Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc, (White) Sauvignon Blanc
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Burgundy:
(Red) Pinot Noir, (White) Chardonnay
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Rhone:
(Red) Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, (White) Grenache Blanc, Viognier
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NameCategoryTypeLocationKnown For
Primary Grapes
SparklingWine RatingAmbienceViewKid FriendlyPicnic AreaEducationalPrivateLinkDescription
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Grassini VineyardsWineVineyardHappy CanyonLa Tarantella (Italian Villa)
Lakeside Tasting		BordeauxNo 4.5 4.5 YesYesYesNoYesGrassini
Two different experiences. Italian villa is very cool, well decorated. Lakeside tasting good for picnics. Bought to make it a horse ranch originally.
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Star Lane WineryWineVineyardHappy CanyonWine cave, Italian villaBordeauxNo 4.0 5.0 NoMaybeNoYesYesStar Lane
Tuscan villa with an underground wine cave. Tour from a sommelier. Barrel tasting available $$$$
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Peake RanchWineVineyardLompocWine, newish tasting roomBurgundy+SyrahNo 4.5 4.0 NoMaybeMaybeYesNoPeake RanchGood pinot and chard.  They share some vineyards with Pence.  Newer, nice tasting room.
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Pence RanchWineVineyardSta. Rita HillsWine quality, educationBurgundy+SyrahYes 5.0 3.0 NoMaybeNoYesNoPence Ranch
Great wines, great scenery, educational.  This is where we got engaged. If you aren’t a member, you don’t get to taste on the scenic part of the property, but it’s still worthwhile and the staff is educated.
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SpearWineVineyardLompocWine, newish tasting roomBurgundy+SyrahNo 4.5 4.0 NoNoNoNoNoSpear Newer tasting room.  Pinot and Chard.  
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The HiltWineVineyardLompocUpscale tasting roomBurgundy+SyrahNo 4.5 5.0 NoNoNoYesYesThe HiltNewer tasting room. High end decor and art. A little far out in Lompoc.
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TylerWineVineyardLompocEducational, viewsBurgundy+CabNo 4.5 5.0 YesMaybeMaybeYesYesTylerTaste in the owner's personal house overlooking the vineyard. Focus on education.
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DovecoteWineVineyardSanta MariaCute and privateRhoneNo 4.0 4.5 YesYesNoNoYesDovecoteTasting is on the property overlooking a private lake. Heavy pours. Rhone varietals.
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Presq'uileWineVineyardSanta MariaView, charcuterie boardsBurgundyNo 3.5 5.0 YesMaybeNoNoNoPresq'uile Best view in the area.  Get the charcuterie/appetizer board
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RiverbenchWineVineyardSanta MariaKid-friendly, groups, picnicsBurgundyYes 4.0 4.5 NoYesYesNoNoRiverbenchBest sparkling. Great grounds for a picnic.
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Brave & MaidenWineVineyardSanta Ynez
Wine, tasting room (Napa vibes)
Bordeaux+SyrahNo 4.0 4.5 NoMaybeNoYesYesBrave & MaidenLooks like a Napa tasting room.  Kinda fancy.
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Refugio RanchWineVineyardSanta YnezFamily run, flower gardenBordeaux/RhoneNo 3.5 4.0 NoMaybeNoYesYesRefugio Ranch
If you are going to go, do the tour at the house.  You sit on the front porch and there is a nice garden in front.  The owner's son typically does the tasting. ..although it looks like you have to do a tasting at the pond, too.  This must be new.  
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Brick BarnWineVineyardBuelltonParty vibe, outdoor spacesBurgundy/RhoneYes 3.0 4.0 NoMaybeYesNoNoBrick Barn Wine Estate
Bachelor Party destination. Some good outdoor areas. Interior decorated nicely. More of just a place to drink than a place to drink good wine.
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McKinney FamilyWineVineyardSanta YnezFamily run
Bordeaux/Rhone,Burgundy
No 4.0 3.0 NoMaybeNoNoYesMcKinney FamilyPrivate tasting in a garage, which was messy. Not a great experience. Some good wines.
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Grimm's BluffWineTasting RoomLos OlivosWineBordeauxNo 4.0 3.0 NoMaybeNoNoNoGrimm’s BluffGood Bordeaux varietals. Had a fantastic cab that rivaled Napa last time I was there.
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Dragonette Tasting RoomWineTasting RoomLos OlivosWineBurgundyNo 4.0 3.5 NoMaybeNoYesNoDragonettePretty decent wines. Staff was interested in education.
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Liquid FarmWineTasting RoomLos Olivos
Music, mingling vibe on weekends
BurgundyNo 3.5 3.5 NoNoNoNoNoLiquid FarmA bit of a scene if you’re there on the weekends. Worth checking out if you’re into that!
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Grassini Tasting RoomWineTasting RoomSanta BarbaraWineBordeauxNo 4.5 3.5 NoMaybeNoNoNoGrassiniGood wines. Bordeaux varietals.
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Kunin Tasting RoomWineTasting RoomSanta BarbaraWineRhoneNo 4.0 3.0 NoMaybeNoNoNoKuninGood wines.
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Margerum Tasting RoomWineTasting RoomSanta BarbaraWine + food is availableRhoneNo 4.5 3.5 NoMaybeNoNoNoMargerumGood overall wine portfolio. Includes Barden wines, so lots of variety.
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Melville Tasting RoomWineTasting RoomSanta BarbaraWine, ambienceBurgundy+SyrahYes 4.5 4.0 NoMaybeNoNoNoMelville
Best tasting room in Santa Barbara proper. Nice ambience, but great wines (Chard, Pinot Noir, Syrah)!
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Riverbench Tasting RoomWineTasting RoomSanta BarbaraSparkling wineRhoneNo 4.0 3.5 NoMaybeNoNoNoRiverbenchBest sparkling.
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Bar le CoteFoodLunch/DinnerLos Olivos
Hot spot. Wine and oysters, seafood
NoNo No 4.0 NoNoNoNoNoBar le CoteNewer hot spot for seafood and wine
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Los AgavesFoodLunch/DinnerSanta BarbaraMexican foodNoNo No 3.0 NoMaybeNoNoNoLos Agaves
Good Mexican spot for lunch/dinner. The original Los Agaves is a few miles away and is less fancy.
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Industrial EatsFoodLunchBuelltonPizza, sandwichesNoNo No 3.0 NoYesNoNoNoIndustrial EatsGood lunch spot for pizza and sandwiches
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El Rancho MarketFoodLunchSolvang
Pre-made lunch items for picnics
NoNo No N/A NoYesNoNoNoEl Rancho MarketThis is the place to go to get sandwiches, snacks and prepared foods for your picnic!
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Bell'sFoodDinnerLos AlamosOne star MichelinNoNo No 4.5 NoNoNoNoNoBell's
Dinner.  I actually haven't been here but I think it is associated with Plenty on Bell, which is awesome so it is probably worth a shot for dinner.
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LoquitaFoodDinnerSanta BarbaraSpanish foodNoNo No 4.0 NoNoNoNoNoLoquitaDinner. Spanish tapas.
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The LarkFoodDinnerSanta BarbaraTrendy foodNoNo No 4.0 NoNoNoNoNoThe LarkDinner. New American.
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Brothers' Red BarnFoodDinnerSanta YnezAmericanNoNo No 3.5 NoMaybeNoNoNoBrothers Red BarnDinner spot. American.
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SY KitchenFoodDinnerSanta YnezModern Italian, wine listNoNo No 4.0 NoMaybeNoNoNoSY KitchenGood dinner spot. Italian.
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Bob's Well BreadFoodBreakfastLos AlamosBreakfast. Bread.NoNo No 3.0 NoYesNoNoNoBob’s Well BreadBreakfast
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Plenty on BellFoodBreakfastLos Alamos
Offshoot of the fancier "Bell's" restaurant
NoNo No 4.0 NoMaybeNoNoNoPlenty on BellGreat breakfast/brunch
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Los Olivos Wine Merchant Café
FoodBreakfastLos OlivosBrunch, wineNoNo No 3.5 NoMaybeNoNoNo
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe
Breakfast/brunch
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