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.