Santa Barbara Wine Country Weekend

Tyler Winery

Tyler is a pilgrimage stop for anyone serious about Santa Barbara Pinot Noir and Chardonnay: the wines are precise, soulful, and deeply connected to Sta. Rita Hills terroir. Show up, let the staff pour, and clear your afternoon.

Lafond Winery and Vineyards

A genuine family estate with deep roots in Sta. Rita Hills, Lafond grows its own fruit and pours both sides of the coin beautifully, with whites that sing and reds that linger. The relaxed, walk-in atmosphere makes it one of the easiest great decisions you'll make all weekend.

Hitching Post Wines

Yes, Sideways put this place on the map, but the Hitching Post earned its legend long before the cameras arrived. The Pinot Noir here is the real deal, and the laid-back, family-run energy feels like being welcomed into someone's life's work.

Folded Hills

Folded Hills is the kind of place you drive past a cattle gate to reach, and that's exactly the point: sprawling Gaviota estate, brilliant outdoor setting, and a natural wine ethos that makes every glass feel intentional. Pack a blanket and stay longer than you planned.

Dragonette Cellars - Tasting Room

Dragonette is the crown jewel of the Los Olivos tasting room scene: the staff is exceptional, the Sta. Rita Hills Pinot and Chardonnay selections are knockout pours, and at $30 for a tasting it might be the best value proposition in the whole valley.