Demetria Estate & Vineyards

This was our favorite winery that we went to on our Santa Barbara trip. The service here is absolutely amazing! Logan, Nick, and Carson were great, very friendly family vibes. They went above and beyond to help us with whatever we needed. The wine was also great, we unexpectedly ended up bringing home a box of bottles. Our favorites were the Chardonnay and the Gamay. The views of the place are also so pretty - you really get to leave the city and roads and be in the midst of nature among the sheep and vines. It was a shame it was cloudy when we went, but definitely would be great for some insta-worthy pictures if not!

Great winery to visit off the beaten path, be sure to have a reservation or you will not be admitted. The wine is quite good here, one of our favorites time and time again. Sommelier was knowledgeable, polite and efficient. We are members and enjoy the experience, so peaceful ad quiet there.

Demetria Estate & Vineyards was a gem from our weekend in the Santa Ynez Valley. The setting was beautiful and peaceful, and the tasting experience was just what we wanted. The pours were generous, the wines were excellent across the lineup, and the staff was genuinely welcoming. Overall, it felt like a great value and a place that truly wants guests to enjoy the wines and have a memorable experience. This was easily one of our favorite stops of the weekend, and a winery we’ll definitely return to.

We loved our experience at Demetria. Logan was very welcoming and kind. It felt so much more private compared to some of the other vineyard tastings in the area. Beautiful view and atmosphere. The kitty cats were also adorable. Highly recommend!

We started our day at a fairly if not super well known winery (name withheld) The wine was good but the crowd and staff was stuffy, not accommodating and somewhat rude On to our second winery …. Demetria … so damn awesome. This place is absolutely fantastic !!! Demetria blew the other winery out of the water The views, the staff, the wine … all top notch Tons of locals … which is a great sign. They even let us bring in our sandwiches that Adrianna from Preferred Limo and Transport had arranged for us. Logan was a great server/pourer and the proprietor, Lexi was fantastic. We joined the club and will be back in person I give this place my highest recommendation A+++++

What a delight being serviced by these two gentlemen Logan and Nick! They made the tasting and view even better 😘 Great wine, views and service!

We visited in 2023 and really enjoyed the wine, so we signed up for the wine club on the spot. A few months later, I found out I was pregnant and contacted the winery to ask about either pausing or canceling the membership. After that, we continued to receive frequent emails encouraging us to restart or continue the membership. In July 2024, my husband clearly emailed the winery to cancel the membership, explaining that we had just had a baby and that visiting the winery had become difficult. This cancellation email was acknowledged. Despite this, the membership fees continued to be charged for months. We only discovered this recently and requested a full refund, as we never received or picked up any wine shipments. We were told that a one-year commitment was required and that a full refund was not possible. However, we were never provided with a copy of such terms by email, nor is this requirement clearly stated on the winery’s website. We are members of several other wineries, and all of them send a confirmation email before any charge is processed. This winery did not, which made it very difficult to catch the issue earlier and felt extremely unhelpful. While the wine itself is good, the lack of clear communication and transparency around billing and cancellations was very disappointing. Unfortunately, we will not be visiting again.

I have been to Dementia Estate twice now and i plan on returning many more times. The location and venue are beautiful, the wines taste great and the service is top notch. Pro tip bring a snack to munch on with your wine. I saw people with picnic baskets full of goodies. Overall this is one of my favorites and highly recommend you give it a try.

會會會會貪 1/25/2026 It was our first visit to Demetria and we had a great time. The vibe was awesome, and Logan did a great job guiding us through the tasting. Great atmosphere, great wine, and great people. What more could you ask for?

Tucked deep on a mesa near Fess Parker and Andrew Murray is this quaint winery that offers more intimate settings. They had live music and great views of the vineyards. Just be aware that it did take 7min off the main road to get there but eventually you arrive and sit in a small patio and enjoy some good wine. All types. Great service and another great stop at a winery in the Santa Inez region.

What a beautiful winery! I've been to Los Olivos wine tasting many times before and this is the first time we have visited Demetria. It's definitely a winery that requires a trek. From the main road it takes about 10 minutes to get to the winery. It's definitely worth the wait. We had reservations and a large table for 9 was awaiting us. We had brought are own food since they do not have food. Rocko provided us with generous servings of their delicious wine. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon listening to live music and soaking in the beautiful scenery. There is only one bathroom available for all guests so lines did get long. I will definitely be visiting Demetria winery again.

We love it and have visited twice recently and brought friends. Light wines, Greek grapes, tasty. Sit in Logan's section, he's friendly. Long, windy drive. We are considering membership.

We had a great time! We were there to pick up our shipment & to celebrate my husband's birthday. Logan was awesome! Always friendly & accommodating! It always makes our trip more enjoyable when Logan serves us.

Absolutely love this hidden gem! Wine is on point, service is next level. Gorgeous outside tasting experience. Nick took such good care of me! He's personable , knowledgeable and goes above and beyond!!!

We had such a great time visiting Demetria! The drive up to the estate was super beautiful. We drove past rows and rows of vines labeled with the exact type of wine those grapes turn into which was really cool because we ended up trying those wines when we got to our tasting. The gentleman who conducted our flight was very friendly and laid back which fit the relaxed vibe of the estate really well. His catchphrase was "tell me what you think," after he poured each wine which we really appreciated as it encouraged us to come up with our own opinion on each tasting. The best part of our time at Demetria though? Thomas the cat!

Demetria was more than just a wine tasting -- it was a truly memorable experience. As a wine member, I never tire of their wines; each visit and every bottle continues to impress with beautiful balance and character. What made this trip especially meaningful was sharing the time with my son, (we know how hard that is ) taking in the sweeping vineyard views and simply enjoying the moment together. Logan guided the tasting with warmth and deep knowledge, striking the perfect balance between informative and relaxed. The combination of exceptional wines, stunning scenery, and genuine hospitality created an experience I'll always value and happily return to again and again.

I live in wine country and truly love wine. When anyone is visiting, whether it's a friend or a stranger I always tell them they have to go to Demetria. Demetria is next level. You feel transported into another world. I just had the dreamiest birthday celebration there. Logan is the most charming host ever. The view is spectacular, as is the whole experience, especially the wine!

We visited Demetria on Wednesday 1-14-26. It had been ten years since we last visited this beautiful destination and this time we brought friends and family from Connecticut. The experience was wonderful and we would like to thank our host, Logan, who was both outstanding and professional. The winery is the STAR and its beauty is reminiscent of Tuscany. We were also fortunate to have live guitar music performed by Ray, very cool. Their wine and sparkling wine are delicious and made our visit more memorable. If you're seeking a top quality wine tasting experience Demetria is your destination. Thanks again Logan.

Although the drive in and the atmosphere when you get here is gorgeous...I was hindered by the pretentious attitude of not having a reservation. I can accept being turned away..but then let in only to be not able to enjoy all that this place could give because of the servers inability to take on a non reservation. Wine could of elevated with better service and gratiousnous with all the other places we could of gone. Just sayin

Amazing wine tasting experience! Can't wait to go back, very unassuming but wine blew us away and service was outstanding! Nick was amazing!

An exclusive winery, hidden at the top of the estate! When you've reached the entrance, you'll be invited through the gates to their winery estate. It's 200-acre of land, and your drive will take you up and down of the winery hills. After a 10-min drive, you'll reach their tasting room and a peaceful view towards the west. They offer a tasting menu for 5-6 glass of wine. The host will introduce and tell you stories of each bottle making. Feel free to bring your own food/snacks. All seatings are outdoor in a garden/terrance area. Many natural shades from the trees are available.

We have been to Demetria twice. The first time in March and we fell in love with the wine, view, and attentive, friendly service...so much that we became part of the wine society (members). The rosé is particularly delicious, beautiful pinkish color, slight bubbly, and fruit forward without being sweet. I LOVE that we can bring our munchies to enjoy the view and a glass of wine in hand. We want back in April and brought friends to enjoy the atmosphere of Demetria. Again, service was attentive, friendly, and on par. We sampled the chardonnay, rosé, and a couple reds. The vibe is relaxing, chill, and enjoyable. This is one of our new go-to wineries. If you want a place to sample good wine, enjoy a beautiful view, with attentive service, and the occasional kitty nearby...put Demetria on your next visit.

Our weekly winery stop for 8 years now, the best in the valley. Logan and nick are great

Visited Demetria winery this past weekend. The wine tasting was wonderful and the selection of wines were amazing. Logan was very welcoming and made us feel so at home. He shared his knowledge with us on all of the wines we tasted. I'm not such a Chardonnay person and prefer my Pinot Noirs. However....the Chardonnay Logan served was fabulous. Such a beautiful part of the world. A little bit of heaven on earth!!!

A poor experience overall. With an appointment required and a few minutes of driving on a private road to get into the estate, we assumed we were going to have an elevated experience. That quickly disappeared as soon as we arrived. It was my wife and my first time at the winery. The gentleman hosting us was kind of a snob and unwelcoming. Seemed to not even care that we made a reservation so we wondered why we needed to in the first place. It didn't seem like it was to limit customer capacity as the seating was full. Our host never engaged with us or was interested in helping to make our experience enjoyable. We split a tasting flight because wine by the glass isn't offered. He couldn't be bothered to bring another glass so we could split the tasting between the two of us so we had to share a glass. The time between pours was very drawn out so we had plenty of time in between to ruminate about how bad the experience was. He looked at our table numerous times as we just sat and waited for him to come with the next pour but it seemed like he was ignoring us on purpose. Even though my wife mentioned to him she prefers reds over whites and asked him if he could bring the red wine tastings out (partly to speed up the whole experience) he said this was the order they go in. It got to the point where I went inside and paid just so we could leave faster. We honestly didn't want to be there any longer than we had to be, and we won't recommend the winery to anyone. The wine might have been good, but since the experience overall was so bad, I forgot if they were. One star for the estate being in a beautiful location.

This was our first time going wine tasting in Los Olivos, and Demetria Estate came highly recommended. It is absolutely beautiful here, and the perfect place for a relaxing wine tasting! You get to sit outside, and you have a magnificent view of the estate grounds. Delicious wine, fresh air, and lovely surroundings - what could be better? They also allow you to bring in outside food, so you can bring in your own snacks or meal to enjoy while drinking your wine. It was super busy when we were there, and they only had one person working. Definitely could've used more staff, but he made it work and was still super friendly while doing it. The wine here was excellent. Really enjoyed the Syrah. Definitely recommend making reservations, especially if you have a larger party. The last 2 miles to the winery is essentially a one-car road that goes both ways, so just make sure you drive carefully. A great choice for a highly-enjoyable wine tasting.

So so so much more potential for this place, one of the nicest wineries we visited in this area by far, but the reservation thing, no food, pre set wine tasting only and poor service is just to bad. If you come bring food and just be veryyyyyyy patient on the service you get.

We had a wonderful time at this lovely winery! We had reservations for noon and half of our party got "lost" (more on that later). Logan greeted us with a wide smile and said not to worry and he poured us a little white wine to calm our nerves! We would definitely come again!

Heaven on earth - we joined over a decade ago , fell in love with the estate , John the owner and love their wines - esp their Rose ! Yes you do need to make a reservation because of the high demand give the unique grounds , unforgettable experience and the fact that they are trying to keep the seating and service a quaint and personal . Those who want more of an " institutional" wine tasting experience , need not come here. But if you want a deeply personal , quaint tasting with service given with such sincerity and warmth where one truly feels like a part of their " family " , then do come here ... I absolutely adore Logan , Alexis and team and always leave with a touch of sorrow but also with great anticipation for my next return to pick up my wines !

We've been coming to this wonderful place for over 10 years now and it has become a go-to destination when visiting the SY valley. Demetria Estate is a hidden gem and truly a jewel of the valley. Set in the picturesque hills of Foxen Canyon, the beauty of this place always gives me the feeling that I could be in Tuscany. This wonderful vineyard has become our go-to spot and has been the site of many birthday parties, memorable family celebrations and more. Alexis and his team bring the best of Greek and Southern hospitality to the table, always providing a warm greeting and making us feel special and right at home. Not to mention the wine! Some of my favorites - the Rose is to die for! Last week I had the Sauvignon Blanc, which might be my new favorite, and the Mouvedre was incredibly complex and oh so drinkable! There's so much more I could say but just wanted to share the love! A few tips - Demetria has become very popular and so I highly recommend making reservations well in advance. Come prepared to spend a good amount of time here - this is the main event - the type of winery to sip and savor. Bring a picnic basket of your favorite foods and sit back and enjoy.

Cannot believe I forgot to yelp our last visit in May. We met some amazing people and have some excellent wine. As usual, Logan was a wonderful host to the many people that came out that day. We tasted so many and of course bought quite a few bottles. The Granache Rosé was surprisingly very nice and I loved the Santa Barbara County Chardonnay. They were out of my favorite Wabi Sabi, but I will be back for that. It is a must visit winery. Very peaceful, secluded and laid-back... Just bring your own food.we had food for the vegan and non-vegan and enough to share...and we did!

Amazing winery with impeccable views! The host at the winery was welcoming and treated us as if we were the only one there. Wonderful wine!

I'm a big fan of Demetria Estate Winery and am happy to share the many reasons why.... 1. The drive out Foxen Canyon to the winery is absolutely gorgeous and worth the 20-minutes or so to meander through the countryside. 2. The vineyard offers gorgeous outdoor seating in a relaxed, casual environment. I usually bring a picnic to enjoy while we are tasting, since the winery doesn't offer food options. 3. The staff is knowledgable and friendly. We've been members of the winery for many years and we always see the same happy faces every time we visit. 4. The wines are fabulous! The winery practices biodynamic wine making, lending to the overall taste and quality of the wine experience. It's nice knowing that no pesticides or chemicals are used in the process. 5. The winery is small and intimate, which is the type of organization I like to support. Nothing mass-produced. The people serving your wine are most likely the people behind the making of the wine. I always recommend Demetria to all of my friends that are visiting the Los Olivos area. If you join their wine club, they host awesome pick-up parties, too!

Had the absolute best time here on our first visit. First off, this winery is tucked away in a private estate. When you come up to the entrance, there's a code to dial in and the gates will open. You drive through this beautiful path to get to the winery. Once inside, the view is truly beautiful. I absolutely loved the ambiance. It's warm, cozy and feels like you're wine tasting in someone's home and their backyard. We had the best time here and bought a bottle to-go because it was so delicious. Highly highly recommend!!!!

I had never heard of this place and I thought I knew all the SYV. What a gem. The wine is exquisite. The setting has to be one of the prettiest in the whole valley. Please know you are taking a long road up a hill to find this place. If I didn't know that, I would have turned around thinking I was lost. Logan was great! Def worth a stop!

We've been members for over 20 years. The owner's father, John, was charming - he would talk about the bio-dynamic farming he would do by the light of the moon and how he named the winery after his daughter. They would even let us play ping pong in the back. It was quaint and charming. We would recommend to everyone, even though the wine itself wasn't that great. Fast forward many years. We show up today and can't be seated because we didn't make a reservation despite the fact that there were seats open. The owner Alexis was condescending and didn't care. We cancelled our decades long membership on the spot. They didn't care about loyalty. It was depressing. [I read response below. Respectfully disagree. They were rude. It's just sad.]

The views at this winery!!!! The trip to the top is a bit long but worthy the time. They open at 11:00 by appointment only . Tastings are $30.00 per person , my favorite wine was the Tempranillo. You can bring your dogs as long they get along with the kitties living at the winery. They let you bring your own food, and the music in the patio creates a great ambiance. Service was ok.

We love this winery. It is one of the most beautiful wineries in Santa Ynez and the drive out on Foxen Canyon is spectacular. The wine is always great and Logan always make you feel right at home. As a wine member, we have our favorites but we are always pleasantly surprised with a new wine each time we visit. We love sitting outside at their tasting room and they always allow outside food (they do not sell any food there). There are walking trails throughout the winery as well. You won't be disappointed with a tasting here!

Beautiful winery. Views of the hills and vineyard mesmerizing. You can bring a picnic. Reservations are recommended. Located just outside Los Olivos on the Foxen Trail. I love the Rose, Viognier and Tempranillo. There is music on the weekends. Logan and Alexis are Excellent hosts. I have been a member for several years and Highly recommend.

1. Ambience and setting- Beautiful very private winery. Once you get past the gate it's a beautiful drive to get to the main estate. The estate is lovely with beautiful views. They have lovely events if you are a member and sometimes they are open to non-members including movies outside It looks like a great place to have a party as well. There are houses on site that you can rent out as well. You feel like you've just walked onto a set of a movie - it is that idyllic It's a gravel road once you leave the main road and pass through the gates. It's also a bit narrow. 2. Wines. Organic and biodynamic The wines were very good. We miss getting the rosé as they sell out of that pretty early in the season. We ended up joining the wine club and got our flight of tasting included and the discount on purchases. 3. There is a resident cat. Yes you can bring your doggie if he is kind, sweet and on a leash a.k.a. not a bother to the kitty cat 4. Staff - take a look at my photo. Thank you Logan. Staff is great. They know their stuff. And they're part of the gorgeous beauty of the setting... 5. Reservations - required ! 6. Food - they do not offer food but I think you can bring your own picnic. 7. Wifi- it's lovely you don't have Wi-Fi service. They can give you a code but only six people can be on at at a time. They let me use their landline when I needed to check on a family member who was recuperating at home.

We discovered Demetria a few months ago on a weekend visit to Los Olivos. We fell in love! It is a spectacular setting - so much so that we decided become wine society members and decided to rent the winery ( after hours) for my husband's 70th birthday party with family & friends. It was a huge success, thanks in part to the terrific Logan Livermore, their event manager. The wines are delicious and we had great recommendations from Logan on caterers. Our family was suitably impressed with the setting and of course the wines! Highly recommend!

What an incredible place. Friendly staff make you feel at home but really feels like you are in Tuscany. Excellent wine and an absolute gem in Santa Ynez Valley!

Amazing location with stunning views. Feels like you're in Tuscany. Alexis, Logan and Nick are wonderful hosts, very personable and fun!

Great wine. Very friendly staff. Beautiful outdoor setting under trees with great views. Will joint their wine club.

Scenic views for days- both vineyard scene and of course Logan. He explained the pours and potential food pairings- given that Thanksgiving is right around the corner- Turkey seemed to be on the mind. Agno - red- for sipping. Syrah for Thanksgiving guests and Chenin Blanc for when the clock strikes noon and it's okay to start to wine down! Looking forward to celebrating with family -- thanksgiving and sharing wine stories. Wine ghetto off Santa Rosa Rd -- visit this whole area for filling up your wine fridge for the holidays. Demetria- appointment needed for tastings. You may bring a small cooler- some people had their own tapas and their top dog too- patio shared benches and independent tables too for those cutie pie couples. I was there for a pre ride tasting. The crew came the next day. I am most pleased with the 4 bottles I purchase. My friend purchased 2. Make the time to be here!

It's always a pleasure relaxing with family & friends at your gorgeous estate. We always feel like we're in the countryside in Italy, but even better, we're all together right in the hills of Santa Ynez., CA. Logan is a wonderful host, & all of your wines are superb!

I've been visiting SYV wine country since 2009 and this is probably my new favorite winery. Friends have been recommending it the last few years and we finally managed to make a visit happen, the highlight of our 3 night trip up here. It has it all - low key vibes, views, rustic charm, and amazing wine. Gorgeous, peaceful setting, even though we had our busy young kids with us. Tons of space to spread out and let them run around on the grassy open area below away from the tables. They were obsessed with the gentle resident sheepherding dog. And another resident dog and cat added to the casual charm. Logan was so easygoing and set a great atmosphere. Other groups were relaxed and friendly. It's like you can't help but feel content with life when you're here! You could bring a picnic and spend the most pleasant day here without hitting up anywhere else in wine country! That might be our plan next time :-)

The drive up and into this vineyard is spectacular. The scenes are out of a story book. Sit at one of the last tables before the stairs down to the lower seating area for the best view of the hillside vineyards. The wines we tasted were some of the best in the area. Worth the trip up from Santa Barbara or LA.

Another amazing visit. The atmosphere and scenery was as always beautiful. Staff was excellent and took care of us. Did the wine flight and purchased some excellent wines - rose, SB, Constantin and Syrah....love it I highly recommend this place!

*** 4.5 stars *** Having tried most of the wineries on Foxen Canyon Road, I find that they are always good but pale in comparison to Foxen. Enter Demetria, which I chose for the ambiance because it would be a good place to bring a picnic lunch. I was surprisingly impressed by pretty much every wine that we tried here from the white to the rose to the red. It's pricey, but definitely of a higher caliber than most wineries. They were very friendly here and gave us a couple of extra pours so we could try the Mourvedre (one of my favorite varietals that is most commonly used in blends and usually not standalone) and the Rose (which we ended up take a couple of bottles home with us). Buy 3 bottles and get a $30 tasting waived, the rose is $30, so if you were planning on buying 2 bottles - well do the math.

This winery is magical and I always love coming back to taste the exceptional wines and enjoy the view. This is the one and only winery to which I have a wine club membership that I have never, and will never, give up-even if I was destitute and the world was ending (and I'm not kidding). I cannot say enough good things about wines like Pantheon (the strawberry and tobacco profiles are amazing), Viognier (bright peach!) and the Santa Maria Pinto Noir (notes of cherry and mushroom were never so good together). There is a substantial tasting menu, great pacing on serving and it is very affordable, especially considering the generous pour. Logan has always been our guide thru the tasting menu and takes exceptional care of guests. Gravy, a dog, and a couple cats are friendly and give the large patio area an at home feel. It is key to get a nice picnic basket of snacks or lunch to bring with you. It is encouraged and highly recommended. There is absolutely nothing like cruising gently through the rows and rows of vines to have a beautiful chateau appear, hoist your cooler of goodies with you to a tasting table and enjoy the views of rolling, grape studded hills while sipping Syrah. Make reservations on their website before going. It really is a slice of heaven and I'm so glad to have had an opportunity to visit several times. Enjoy!

Absolute slice of heaven on Earth. Reservations are required, so plan ahead. Bring a picnic or some food to snack on, and sit out on the patio enjoying incredible views, impeccable service, and superb wines. Every time I'm here, I never want to leave.

The owner was rude insulting and condescending. Said we needed a reservation (we didn't know reservations were required) but offered to seat us anyway. We were so disgusted by his attitude we left after 5 minutes. We will NEVER, EVER GO BACK THERE. I informed my wine club never to do business here.

The wine is delicious. The place is beautiful. The customer service was not good. Downside? The music they played was terrible. We even asked for more variety. It was ignored. Even worse, the server (who apparently played their own personal playlist of sad folk music) became defensive (calling my wife rude!!). Unacceptable. The owner heard and said nothing. Also another customer who overheard all this agreed that the music selection is no bueno and said it's a "snooty" place with great wine. Sad. Can you please every customer? No, of course not; however, you can be kind, professional, friendly and accommodating whenever possible.

The best place on foxen canyon. We liked every single wine on the tasting list. Our server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Will 1000% be coming back!!

Came here as our first stop of wine tasting for the weekend. They are located on the top of a hill and the view is wonderful! Due to COVID we had had to sit outside, but I think we would have anyway because of the view and perfect weather. One thing to note is that gps will just take you to the front gate, but you are still about 10/15 min on a roughish dirt road, to the tasting room, so plan accordingly if you have reservations.

You will never be disappointed in your experience here. Treat yourself to the beautiful scenery, warm and welcoming staff topped off with delicious wine. Demetria can't be beat, it's my "Happy Place ".