Margerum Santa Barbara Tasting Room

I recently visited this wine tasting place in Santa Barbara and had an excellent experience. The venue is clean and tidy, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The staff was incredibly nice and knowledgeable, enhancing our visit with their expertise. The wine we chose was really good and is made in-house, which added a special touch to the tasting. Overall, it was a great experience, and I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy some quality wine.

Visiting the Funk Zone and searched for “the best charcuterie board” and found Margerum, also given by local recommendation. Online said it was booked for two days, but as we physically walked by it was available for occupants. Charcuterie board was excellent as well as wine flight. 10 out of 10. The staff and team were very welcoming and great conversation.

Great place to get a tasting, bottles or food. Me, my wife, and our friend had a great time hanging out, and all of the wines on the tastings were fantastic. Also, Calla was fantastic and she did a wonderful job telling us about the history of the wines and the winery and was all around amazing. Definitely recommend spending an afternoon here, it's a great place!

Beautiful place. Service top notch. Some wines aren't bad but be mindful that some ARE bad. This is my personal opinion. It's not cheap and there is alot of wine in the area. Only spend money here if you have extra money you don't mind risking. If you do then by all means you might find a gem.

Best all around wine tasting in Santa Barbara. Excellent wines. Knowledgeable and friendly service. Flexible on customizing wine choice. Outstanding charcuterie board with “ewe nique” cheeses and fabulous honey comb etc. comfortable upscale setting for wine tasting. Great spot for a date with full moon overhead. Stays open later than most tasting rooms — although calling Magerum a tasting room is an understatement. It is closer to a wine bar with a more active vibe

Cameron is a fantastic sommelier. Knowledgeable, inviting and ready to answer any questions. The Wine is delicious and a fabulous broad spectrum of varieties to choose from. The food is excellent as well.

Perfect location near State Street! Enjoyed the Premium Tasting Flight! Loved the Grenache wine included in the tasting. The service was also excellent!

Really good wines and light dishes, and a pleasant sophisticated atmosphere. Been coming here now for well over a year and love it every time!

Kayla is so sweet and made the experience so much richer with her expertise :))) her flavor profile really was spot on as well, I really liked the same wines as her. she is such a welcoming and wholesome server

Everything we had was so yum! Highly recommend the Red Wines. I also enjoyed the prosciutto and arugula pizza. I like mine with Balsamic Vinaigrette so they offered that on the side which was great. They're located in a very relaxing and beautiful spot in Santa Barbara. The parking situation might be tough if it's busy but there's also a parking structure super close to the restaurant.

I stop by here every time I visit SB. The place is super cute, the staff is so kind and personable. All the wines taste fantastic. If you want to snack on something without having a full meal, definitely get the goat cheese and olive tapenade. You won't regret it.

This was our absolute favorite.. we came in on a Saturday. Tasted some very delicious wines. Couple of our favorites were the Pinot Noir and the rosé. Everyone was so friendly so very busy tasting room. Super cute.. They do offer food I believe I saw some very tasty flatbreads going by . We were going to lunch otherwise we would've had one . We decided the next day on Sunday to come back and purchase the rosé and our absolute favorite the Barden Pinot Noir . 2020 It is so smooth and so velvet just a lovely sip . The gal that was helping us , Lisa. She was absolutely fantastic. We had a great conversation tasted some more wines. This is by far our favorite. If you're heading into Santa Barbara for a little tasting down the wine trail please do not miss this place. You will be so sorry you did.

I recently visited this wine tasting place in Santa Barbara and had an excellent experience. The venue is clean and tidy, creating a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The staff was incredibly nice and knowledgeable, enhancing our visit with their expertise. The wine we chose was really good and is made in-house, which added a special touch to the tasting. Overall, it was a great experience, and I highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy some quality wine.

Dog friendly! After trying to visit a few other Tasting Rooms that turned out to not be dog friendly, we happily stumbled across Margerum Wine while walking to our next destination. The interior is modern and spacious, but most of the seating is outside. The patio is well appointed and most tables are near a heater. I had the Main Tasting Flight as I was intrigued by the variety of wines offered, and my companion had the STA Rita Hills Flight. Both flights were fantastic, and I definitely plan to return next time I'm in town. Service was attentive, and tasting pours were adequately paced. Our server was knowledgeable about the wines and was able to answer questions we had as well.

My husband and I were in Santa Barbara for a concert, so we took advantage of the opportunity and drove up early to make time for the Funk Zone. We usually cruise by Santa Barbara and hit our favorite wineries in Santa Rita Hills, so I was excited to check out some new places! After a little research, I was really excited to see Margerum. I had a few of their wines before in the past and we always drive by their estate when we're on our way to Los Olivos. After visiting a mediocre tasting room first, this was exactly what we needed. First, the tasting room is awesome. High ceilings, great decor and comfy furniture. I also appreciate that there is loud music blaring. So relaxing. Yes, please! Our server was fantastic. She was so knowledgable about the wines, the different varietals, old-world origins and how the wine maker works his magic. I absolutely loved nerding out and learning more about their wines. Honestly, we loved all the wines on the tasting menu, but I think my favorite their Happy Canyon Sauvignon Blanc. I also had a glass of their Picpoul, which was not on the tasting menu, and it was fantastic! We also ordered the duck toast and it was delicious. I wish I would have saved it to eat with the reds, but it was just too good and I couldn't stop myself. We were so impressed with Margerum. Their wines were fantastic, the service was great and love their knowledgable staff. Hands down the best tasting room we went to that weekend. I highly recommend them if you're in the area and in the mood for some wine. Cheers!

I love this place. I don't know how you can give it anything under five stars. The wine is fantastic, especially the white wine, which I normally don't drink much. If I'm ever in SB again, I'm definitely going to this place. Leisurely service (that's a nice way of saying it was a little bit slow) and a fun people watching patio area.

We decided to stop at Margerum due to the great reviews on wine and food pairings . Located in a great location in Santa Barbara we were able to find parking at a structure around the corner which is great. It was pretty empty and we were seated immediately on the patio since we have our dog. They are dog friendly which is a plus. They provided us the menu and they have a large selection of flights , I had a question regarding the wine flights and asked for her recommendation and the waitress provided ZERO recommendations. We decided on the Syrah Flight. We ordered a flatbread pizza to try as well which was very good! The wine flight had a great variety of wines , they were all great. My disappointment was the server when she would pour a new wine, she explained maybe the bare minimum with no passion or enthusiasm (not great customer service) . I think I maybe expected more given I love wine and have extraordinary experiences when wine tasting even at a restaurant . We ended up buying a bottle be a use we did enjoy the wine . Overall the wine is great here and food but I'm not sure the customer service is up to par. I was not impressed with the service at all.

Awesome awesome spot... Great wine and great service. Kala (sp) is an amazing host. Get the baguette... Worth it. Coming back to eat next time.

Stumbled upon this spot while I was visiting Santa Barbara, and absolutely loved it. The wine is fantastic and so is the food. It's super lively inside and very warm & welcoming. The customer service is top-notch as well. Really can't recommend this place enough!

Excellent source of delicious wines! Beautiful tasting room in California.Fast and Careful shipment to your desired address. First sip will encourage you to order more!

We arrived at 2 pm on a Friday and we're promptly seated. The inside is beautiful but I prefer to sit outside. I shared the main tasting flight and only had sips since I had to drive later. I'm not a huge wine person but the wines were good! Our server Ryan was very knowledgeable and super kind. I loved taking a break here and would recommend!

Loved stumbling upon this cute spot while walking through The Funk Zone. We were only going to stop for a quick glass of wine and ended up staying for over 2 hours! The Sybrarite Sauvignon Blanc was my favorite! They had heaters on their patio which was awesome because it was quite chilly that day. Lisa was our server and she had the best personality and was so fun to chat with! She was very well informed about the wines that she was serving. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town!

Kayla was an excellent server! She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the wine selection. She definitely elevated our experience!

It's situated in a newer part of the funk zone and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to choose from. It wasn't very busy today and we were told to pick a table. Our server gave us a bottle of water and two glasses then left for about 20-25 minutes. We wondered if we needed to order at the bar but no one else was. She eventually made it back and took our order. We each had a glass of wine and some warm bread and olive oil. A little salt and pepper would've given it more flavor but no sign of a server. Just pretty underwhelmed. The wine was just okay. It was the service that we found very disappointing. Not sure we will go back.

The M5 was hands down the best glass of wine I have over LDW in Santa Barbara. We had a fantastic time in the tasting room; were fortunate enough to pop up and get in without a reservation. Flights were super reasonably priced and there is room for getting tastings comped if you buy a few bottles. For sure left with a bottle of M5 and may be swayed to pick up a bottle of Amaro when we go back. Didn't get a chance to taste the tuna melt - I'm a sucker for tuna melts - but I hear it is fantastic. Looking forward to our next visit and navigating the experience with the super friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Very cute space with delicious wines, but the service was super strange. Two different servers introduced themselves as our servers, but neither one ever came by again. Largely staffed by college age women, but there was one middle age man, who made eye contact and smiled at us but never offered service either. Approached bar to order a second glass and food; seemed to be bothering them and the food never came. Finally asked the middle aged guy to pay the bill and remarked we weren't served the food so please remove it. He said, "yeah kids these days don't know how to do good service." Sir, you also clearly don't either!

Pros: - Space is very beautiful and provided a nice rest for 4 of us - We were able to get seated right away on a Saturday afternoon - Everyone was very nice Cons: - We all got the $25 wine tasting flight, and all tasted about the same. The reds and the whites all blended together and we didn't think any were a standout. They all had the same base taste and none stood out other than the other. They all had a watery taste as if the wines were watered down. - We had no idea what the difference was between the wines. Our server tried to explain each of the wines, but we didn't feel like the wines were well described. Many times she had mentioned that the wine was her favorite, but we had no idea what the wine was supposed to taste like and couldn't taste much out of the wine. Perhaps some of the other tasting flights would have been better but we were underwhelmed by our experience :(

Phenomenal wine. My husband and I were referred to this tasting room by another winemaker, during a recent day trip in Santa Barbara. We were impressed with their wine enough to buy a bottle to enjoy at home. All of their reds were ones that I would consider purchasing. I will definitely be back here the next time I am in Santa Barbara.

Had the opportunity to do a tasting here yesterday and it was awesome! The setting is so nice- indoor and outdoor seating options. People watching to do on the street nearby. Plenty of staff waiting on you. It felt very relaxing. We opted for the premium tasting and it felt like the perfect amount of both whites and reds! Plus, the waitress gave us some extra options to try ;) I noticed they have a location in Buellton, so can easily enjoy these wines outside of Santa Barbara city! I am a big fan of their labels, too! So classy. The staff are very knowledgeable about the wine and how each is made, as well as what to expect from the flavor- so impressed!

Second time my wife and I visited this lovely outpost and it continues to be one of our favorite wineries in Santa Barbara. Tori was an absolute gem and so knowledgeable about the wide menu of wine options. She was able to suggest wines that perfectly matched what we were looking for which included mostly whites, a rosé and a sparkling. In fact, we had such a great experience with Tori and the quality of wines that we joined the club! Looking forward to our first shipment.

Came here 20 minutes before closing as we were walking around the area for our table at Finney's and some girls nearby while we walked said this place was a must try. We sat down at the bar area and ordered the Syrah for him, and Riesling for me. Cute place, nice staff, great wine tasting experience if we had more time.

One of my favorite places for wine tasting during my Santa Barbara weekend trip! - We didn't have reservations so we waited about 10 minutes to be seated. During this time, we asked for water and cups which they provided without charge. This felt like a perk since we got charged for $4 for a bottle water at another winery. - My friends and I got to sit on the couches inside near the door which made the time comfortable and relaxed. It also felt spaced out from the other guests. There was a good breeze from the nearby door too. And the inside decor was a perfect backdrop for an IG pic. - One of my friends and I wanted to do white wines only which they graciously accomodated. Our other friends did the mix of whites and reds. - The cheese and charcuterie board is a must get! The soft cheese was so good! As well as the other cheeses. - Try the rosé. I ended up buying a bottle to take home!

Amazing wine, amazing food, and the staff is so friendly. We love sitting outside, and enjoying our tasting while we people watch. Great location!

Stopped here on a Tuesday evening. Haven't been out a lot due to COVID, but the weather was perfect 75 - and I just had to get out. Staff here was so helpful and friendly, including our server. I've had Margerum wines from other restaurants, and kind of knew about their style of their wine, but I wanted stop by Margerum and do a tasting. They first asked me what types of wine I liked - and I responded that I love whites, and pinots. They graciously offered me a tasting menu to lean towards white, finishing off with some reds. (Thank you!) I wasn't aware of their Barden label - but I fell in love with Barden Viognier from Sanford & Benedict vineyard (I love this vineyard!). They also shared Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir, a Barden label wine, was so delicious - all sourced from 5 different vineyards in Santa Rita Hills region. Perfectly balanced with that nice funk from Santa Barbara ;) The tasting room is BEAUTIFUL - located across from Hotel California. This is located kinda within Funk Zone - so be ready to look out for free parking. Overall, between the service, atmosphere, and the wine, I can't wait to go back!

Absolutely f*cking fantastic experience. The setting is excellent: good music playing, beautiful bar. The som talked us through the wines (which were incredibly smooth, especially in the premium Tasting) and gave us a couple extra tastes off the tasting menu Including an excellent rose we bought a bottle of. The cheese plate was excellent also with a diverse range of soft and hard cheeses. If I had to recommend one wine tasting to do in Santa Barbara, it would be this one.

Had a great wine tasting experience here. Found the sommeliers to be knowledgeable and friendly. The wines were as delicious as the cheese they paired with!

Cameron was our server and he was awesome! He was very well versed on the tasting options and super patient with me being indecisive. Lisa was the manager and greeted us with a very warm smile and checked on us while we were doing our tasting. I highly recommend this place because it's clean, modern, has good food and good service and one of the few wine tasting places that open late.

First time here ! Glen was our server & entertainment! He genuinely cared to provide best service and recommendations. Would come back just because of the great vibes! Also we are pretty awesome! Lol

Excellent place, excellent wine. Sydney was the best hostess and server! High quality wines, and a great ambience. Will be back.

We enjoyed the wines in the tasting flight and had a very friendly and knowledgeable sommelier who provided lots of information and personal insights on each of the wines. The place looks great and while we didn't try any of the food, it also looked great! We'll definitely be back! It's a great place to just stop and relax and enjoy some wine.

One Monday afternoon in October, Matt B. and I put our 18-month-old down for a nap at Grandpa's house and ran out the door to slam a wine tasting at Margerum before he woke up. It was a great way to spend time on one of Matt's rare days off. We walked in and sat on the patio, a lovely, breezy space looking out into the Funk Zone. Margerum's tasting room is within a short walk of several others, including Melville Winery's, where we'd gone during another nap a couple days earlier. If you're looking to do back-to-back tastings, these two would do quite nicely. Service was fantastic. Our server was a young, enthusiastic, knowledgeable Asian dude, and he did a great job pouring our wines and giving us his tasting notes. We opted to try both of the flights on offer, getting one each of the main and premium tastings. The main tasting brought the 2020 Margerum Riesling, the 2016 BARDEN Fonte, the 2019 Margerum Grenache, and the 2018 BARDEN Syrah, while the premium consisted of the 2020 Margerum "D" Sauvignon Blanc, the 2019 BARDEN Chardonnay, the 2018 BARDEN Pinot Noir, and the 2019 Margerum Estate Syrah. The premium was better, but I'm glad we did both, as it's always fun to sample eight wines in the limited window when your child is sure to be sleeping. We had fun at Margerum and would recommend it if you want a relaxing place to sit and drink an interesting variety of wines. Pick a flight, maybe two, and enjoy.

Heard good things about this place, people were rude and never helped us. We left after a while.

Had a great day with Tom in Los Olivos! Just opened this location. So many difficult decisions because we could have purchased every wine we tasted. This is a gem not to be missed!

We came here Tuesday around 6pm. They had a Library Tasting - $75 for 8 wines, Premium Tasting flight - $30 for 4 wines, and Main Tasting Flight - $20 for 4 wines. We did the premium and main tasting flights. Wines were decent. There's outdoor and indoor seatings. It wasn't that busy.

Went for a wine tasting with friends and immediately the service was cold and unwelcoming. Our server basically ignored us even though it wasn't busy at all. The 5 cheese board was extremely disappointing (especially for the price) and the wines were just okay.

Could not recommend this winery enough. I accidentally booked and paid money for a private tasting in the other location in Santa Ynez, and they were able to accommodate us and do it here. The manager did a great job and was so knowledgeable and passionate about the wine. The tasting we did showcased a lot of their wines from different years to taste the difference. It was so interesting! Some I preferred the more aged, others the newer ones. We ended up leaving with many bottles - they had an amazing Rose, White Blend, Red Blend, Syrah, and Pinot Noir. The interior was also very gorgeous!

Popped in for a tasting. Initially I was sat outside, but thankfully I was able to move inside because I didn't want to be right on the sidewalk with people constantly walking by. Sat at the bar and enjoyed the premium tasting flight. Was able to sample a couple of additional wines as well. The service was a little lukewarm initially but improved about halfway through. Particularly, the young lady who had me try the Über was awesome. Of everything I tried, the Über was my favorite. Definitely recommend that. I ended up taking home the Über, the Grenache, and the Barden Pinot Noir.

My friends and I were excited to try this place because it was recommmended by a local- we'd been to 3 wineries so far and were ready for a snack to hold us over until dinner. I'm gluten free so the only snack that felt good to everyone here was the hummus and crudite. About 10 minutes later, the staff brought out the hummus with a loaf of bread. We expressed to them that it was not what we ordered (I can't eat the bread obv) and they were a bit rude and acted as if it were our fault when in reality they messed up the order and we just wanted what we originally asked for. The chef came out and had a clearly hostile discussion with our server/bartender because she was under the impression that we sent the food back which was not true. When they finally brought out the "crudités", My friends and I laughed for like 15 minutes about this serving lol. It's funny yes but also we were pretty hungry and for $15 the veggie serving was absolutely ridiculous and outrageous for the price. Insane! I don't recommend for the food but the wine is pretty good.

This is our second visit to Margerum. We planned our schedule around coming back to see Tori on Monday. That should tell you enough, but my girlfriend works in hospitality, and we've been fortunate to have a lot of great experiences. There's no better combination of wine and service anywhere.

This was our first time ever to do a wine tasting! And it was such a great experience at Margerum. We had the Main Flight selection and it was definitely a learning experience because of all of the nuances of every wine. Our server gal was very knowledgeable, informative and was also genuinely there to be helpful. It is all about ones personal tastes in the end! We also had the cheese board (best bread and honey ever!), a salad and pizza entrees for dinner. Everything was delicious. We ended up buying bottles and a few pantry items to take home. We will certainly return and try more wines and the different food offerings. It was a great way to spend an evening out!

One of two GO-TO wine tasting rooms that cannot be passed over. Worth every penny for the wine and the service puts the icing on the cake EVERY TIME.

Tom and (Keira sp?) were great. Even though they were busy Tom found us a good variety for our tastes and lifestyle. Left with more wines than anticipated, but ones we liked because of the attention to detail that the employees took into finding wines to suit our needs.

Really nice Wine Tasting venue they have but a requirement of buying some food is a necessity during COVID-19! I just opted to buy a Glass of their Riviera Rose My wife decided on a Nitro Brew cold coffee we also had Tapenade & Laura Cheney Goat Cheese with a Tribeca Demi Baguette Very enjoyable! The staff is very knowledgeable of their wines makes for a great tasting experience!

Great customer service!!! Great outdoor plush seating!! Fantastic wine selections...I had a late Harvest Savant Blanc AAA+++ for the sweet drinker...and Savoy red wine- full bodied punch...for the real drinkers in the bunch. Everyone will find something to there liking! Then topped off with the cheese board. Wonderful selections of goat cheese, coffee infused cheese & cow, goat blend of creamy wonderfulness...dried fruit and warm fresh bread. Highly recommend this business! The servers are A++ knowledgeable in their craft and products to back up the great offering! Wonderful experience. Thank you, Sharine

Came in with my girlfriend during our weekend getaway in Santa Barbara for our anniversary. Our experience was outstanding from beginning to end; it was Kate who really made our visit exceptional. She was super knowledgeable about all the wines and spent a lot of time with us to explain what we were tasting. The place is clean and decorated beautifully. The wine was fantastic! They also have some great food options to snack on as well while you sip. We will definitely be coming back and recommending Margerum to some friends. Thank you Kate for taking such good care of us!

Wine tasting and fresh bread what more could you want. Oh well the charcuterie board is nicely plated with nice cheese selections and meats. We sat outside so there was good people watching too.

Went there to taste their wines. Had the Uber a few days before and wanted to try their wines. We waited for a few minutes. Staff was super nice. We were seated at a high top and ordered the cab. It was exceptional. Loved it as much as the Uber. Great staff. Some olives to munch. Will be back ! I highly recommend this place!

We had fantastic service here. Connor took great care of us throughout our tasting and we really enjoyed our premium flights of wine and our charcuterie board. I would highly recommend coming here and sitting outside too as the ambiance with the heaters is very cozy for the winter season!