Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards Tasting Room

Sam was a wonderful host! So knowledgeable and a genuine delight to spend an hour with. Not only was the service great but the setting was magical. While we enjoyed our wine tasting we had a few deer sneak up behind us and graze. The seating areas under the large cool oak trees made for a beautiful setting. By far my favorite place to visit in Sta. Rita Hills. Woman winemaker, delicious wine and a great charcuterie. Highly recommend, don’t sleep on this GEM!

Visited Solvang over the summer and this was by far our favorite tasting room! We arrived too late on a Saturday and they were no longer doing tastings for the day. I was sad but we planned to come back the next day based on so many rave reviews. The staff welcomed us to stay while they cleaned up, sat us and our dog inside and gave her water and treats. Alistair brought us all his favorite wines to taste and we ended up with a unique personalized tasting that was the highlight of the weekend. Of course we returned the next day for the set tasting. Alistair once again made it such a special experience, telling us about the winery and all the different wines on the menu. We learned a lot and really appreciated him spending so much time during a busy weekend. Will absolutely be back!

Wine was surprising(in a great way). Challenging if you want it to be but so accessible at the same time. Very true to the grapes, pinots were smoky not ripe but keep the garnet fruit in play, sparkling was crisp with small bubbles and great finish without being simple, rosés were dry and decent minerality while still preserving the fruit and mouthfeel. All around great experience. Crystal was helpful and knowledgeable having grown up in the industry with her father. She knows the region so well. They have something for everyone. Brut rose, grenache rose, north slope pinot 2020 barrel select pinot, and radian pinot were the standouts. Also they have snacks and theres a cheese shop next door that you can grab pairing from and they will even help you pair them if you ask reslly nicely ;). Best way to try it all is to do one of each tasting. For a valley already steeped in pinot exellence alma rose is a standout with the convenience of a property and a downtown tasting room that hasnt quite figured out that it could be charging way more so get in there now!

Like many fans of the movie Sideways, I was inspired to try the wines featured in the film. Alma Rosa, as any fan would know, is the former tasting room for Sanford. I ordered their wine, and it was promptly and safely shipped. The wine was amazing—truly excellent. If you’re thinking about giving them a try, I highly recommend them!

Fantastic tasting experience at the vineyard! We went up on a Friday afternoon and had the place to ourselves, well truthfully it was us plus a flock of wild turkeys roaming the hills a mere 50ft away. Our host, Ethan, was very knowledgeable and great to talk to. It was so serene sitting out under the majestic oak trees tasting some delicious wines with the generous cheese platter. Truly probably the best wine tasting experience my wife and I have ever had. I cannot recommend it enough.

What a wonderful experience! Sam was a great host, taking us through the wines. The atmosphere is phenomenal and charming. Definitely worthy of a stop!

Outstanding wines! Lovely tasting room (love the olive tree). Huge thanks to Johnny for making us feel so welcome! It was also a very pleasant surprise (and an honor) to talk to Richard Sanford (the winemaker and a Pinot Noir pioneer in Santa Ynez).

We have been to the tasting room in Solvang several times and held our Welcome Party there the night before our wedding. It was absolutely perfect. The space was great for our large group and everyone loved the fire pits. We were able to bring in our own food. The staff was amazing and super helpful leading up the event as well. Cannot recommend it more.