Skip to main content
Tercero Wines

Tercero Wines

About

Tercero Wines is the brainchild of owner and winemaker Larry Schaffer, who brings a unique and different outlook to the wine world. The winery produces both red and white wines with a philosophy emphasizing zero new oak barrels, extended barrel aging, and 100% stem inclusion in red winemaking. Located in downtown Los Olivos, Tercero Wines welcomes customers regardless of wine knowledge or experience.

Meet the winemakerGreat for beginnersLaid-back
Save & rate
Your trips
Visit websiteVisit website

Tasting Experiences

When to go

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Good to know

Tercero Wines is in Los Olivos, CA, in the Los Olivos District wine region. Phone: +1 805-245-9584. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Tercero Wines is led by Larry Schaffer. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Tercero Wines offers: Wine Club Membership. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Featured in

Location

Los Olivos, CA, United States of America

Not a newsletter. More like a note.
© Spill 2026