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Meet the Winemaker in Santa Ynez Valley

Some of the best conversations in Santa Ynez Valley happen over a barrel. These wineries offer the rare chance to taste alongside the person who made the wine: ask questions, hear the story, and drink with context.

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9 wineries

Explore all Santa Ynez Valley wineries →
  • Santa Ynez ValleyCurtis Winery
  • Sta. Rita HillsBabcock Winery & Vineyards
  • Sta. Rita HillsChanin
  • Sta. Rita HillsD’Alfonso-Curran

Curtis Winery

Scenic viewsOutdoor seating

Babcock Winery & Vineyards

Outdoor seatingScenic views

Chanin

Reservation onlyFocus on whites

D’Alfonso-Curran

For serious wine loversDog-friendly

Kessler-Haak Vineyard and Wines

Dog-friendlyFocus on redsLaid-back

Liquid Farm

Focus on whitesOld-world charm

Nine North Wines

Old-world charmFamily-run

Sapid Wines

BoutiqueFocus on redsFamily-run

Tercero Wines

Meet the winemakerGreat for beginners
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