Summerland Winery

Their dog-friendly front porch makes for a delightful and relaxing late-afternoon hang. The service was warm and friendly, and after being offered tastes from 4-5 bottles, we enjoyed glasses of chilled pinot grigio and chardonnay under the waning sun with some delicious goat cheese and artisan apricot and pistachio crackers. Bottles don't come cheap ($45-$55), but the wine club seems an incredibly tempting deal since it also offers free monthly tasting flights for up to 4 people. After such a chill and memorable afternoon, one might consider making the trek from LA a monthly stop!

Since I don't imbibe anymore, this review is for Summerland Winery's non-alcoholic offerings. Which, the fact that they even offer them is fantastic and very rare in the wine world. I'm so tired of falling into the trap of a hyped-up non-alc beverage only to find it tastes like overly sweetened grape juice or some weird tea concoction. Thankfully, I have found a wine that actually tastes (ok, pretty darn close to) and goes down just like wine at Summerland Winery. Their Rosé, or Faux-sé as I have coined it, is dry, not too sweet, and beautiful. If you're more of a Chardonnay fan, they have that too. Red? Yep! Now, don't get me wrong, when you remove the alcohol from wine you're going to notice a difference in taste. But that said, I've found Summerland's Faux-sé to be the best I've tasted and now I can feel like I'm still a part of the party!

Loved our quick little stop at Summerland over our honeymoon weekend. We love our wine but I'm 5 months pregnant and was craving some non alcoholic wine that didn't taste like apple juice. The non alcoholic Rose and Chardonnay were delicious. I'm regretting not buying more bottles of the Rose. Plus the sugar and calories in the Rose is so low compared to other nonalcoholic wines. My husband really enjoyed all his wines during his tasting as well. The Grenache and Chardonnay were two of his favorites. We had our dog with us too and they were wonderful with her. Service was top notch. This will be a future stop whenever we are headed up the coast. Can't wait to try their alcoholic wines. You can order their wine online too so 4 more months of pregnancy is gonna require more of their Rose!

Inviting space. And offering some Caution. We were ready for a pleasant evening. Enjoyed a terrific meal at The Nugget next door, & wandered in here afterward for a glass of wine. Can only say that they have a smooth sales process. We should have simply enjoyed a glass of wine and left. A well trained young woman invited us to try a flight. From there our tired, softer brains entrained into a club membership and less than pleasant communication when we tried to remedy it. The rest are details - and reviews help us with others experiences. Over the years, we've enjoyed lovely wineries, clubs, and professional treatment. This was a regrettable experience.

Such a cute little stop on your way to Santa Barbara. We shared a flight and the sommelier was kind and knowledgeable. Bought a bottle to take home

friendly staff, great outdoor spaces with views of the water (and highway 101) and a nice space in the back of the tasting room for shuffle board, etc . Try the Cab frank and the chilled pinot. good prices and very wide selection.

Little winery next to Summerland Beach Cafe. Service was good. Presentation was good.

Easy location, just off the freeway in a small town surrounded by great eatery's. Fantastic host, very attentive, fun and engaging. Most importantly, we went for a tasting and didn't have a bad pour. In fact, if I paid $20 for a glass f any one of those wines at a restaurant I would not be disappointed.

A great spot for wine tasting! They have great social distanced options-- couch areas on the front patio and barrels with plenty of space between them in the back that are all shaded. We used our axxess deal to get a 2-for-1 tasting which was a great deal. In order to have the least amount of contact while there they served all our tastings in tiny glasses for us to pour. This was a great way to stay safe and was a fun experience. The wines are all easy to drink and taste delicious. The Theresa Noelle Pinot noir was our favorite with the Grenache Rosé being a close runner up. We'll definitely come back again to enjoy a lovely afternoon with great wine!

I just moved to the area and found a gem! This is a cute wine tasting room, their staff is friendly and welcoming.

I was wandering around Summerland and decided to check out the tasting room. Annette was friendly and knowledgeable and I thoroughly enjoyed both the wine and the experience. A pleasant way to spend an hour or so.

We have stopped at summerland winery several times on our way up to Santa Barbara or northern California. This time, we joined! Great wine! Relaxing tasting room! Great staff! Malcolm is awesome! He is very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! My rule about wineries - if you like 90% or more of the wines and you're going to buy some, why not join? Of shipments and be able to come and have a free tasting as a member!

A close walk from our vacation rental in the cute town of Summerland, very open space with our own table and felt safe being socially distant. Great decoration and fun feeling to visit in the afternoon. The only drawback was that when we called about their cheese plates they said they only had 2 remaining, when we inquired to see if they had anything when we arrived it almost looked worse than a box you'd get on an airplane. It was also $25.

A very nice tasting room with a good amount of space compared to most in the Santa Barbara area. I very much enjoyed the tasting and the views to match. I also appreciate their snack selection and cheese platter recommendations.

Such a lovely gem of a winery. We made an appointment and we were lucky enough to get the couches on the front porch. We arrived on time with masks on and our little dog. The wines all tasted out of this world yummy and super affordable. The staff was informative and fun. I loved our visit and we can't wait to come back

The wine vintages offered are very recent (2021 & 2022) and very expensive. ( I know of better wines and vintages in my local grocery store). This makes the Tasting Room appear pretentious and snobbish. The quality also wasn't very good. This is also essentially self serve (think DIY without DIY prices) if you need/want any nibbles, which always makes the wine tasting experience better in terms of palate and true wine flavors. Their website pictures suggesting food is available is misleading. They essentially pointed to some expensive crackers, salami and cheese and said "it's over there on the wall" and in their cooler. You are left to pry such open, cut it and serve yourself. The noise from the traffic on the very close freeway (101) is also not helpful to even attempting conversation. There are much better wines and better Tasting Rooms nearby, such as in Santa Barbara. We know, we went there as well. There is no parking offered.

This was a great stop on our SB trip. The tasting room is lovely. The new manager, Hayley, did our tasting. She was very pleasant and knowlegeable. We loved several of their wines, including the Chardonnay and a Trio blend. I would definitely recommend this as a place to stop, relax, and enjoy.

Really great wine testing spot in Summerland. The town is adorable and walkable and this spot is perfectly in the middle. The servers are as sweet and bubbly as the Rosé. Great selection and really great pricing. Definitely recommend and will return to.

This is one of my favorite local spots to sit out on their patio and enjoy their wine. It's location is perfectly situated off the highway in "downtown" Summerland so you can poke around in some local shops and then enjoy some wine! I love their Rosé. It is a well balanced, not too sweet and crisp variation, which I like! The service is great as well. They will keep your bottle on ice and come outside to refill your glasses. I also enjoy the local snacks they have too! Yesterday, we had Santa Barbara organic pistachios. This spot is a Sunday funday must-do!!

My first time here at Summerland Winery, and I absolutely love this winery! The scenery and location is so cute. The staff are very knowledgeable and extremely sweet. I did the wine tasting and took home a few bottles of wine, because "wine" not ! They are also dog friendly and even have treats for your fur baby. I would definitely recommend this to all of you wineO's out there. And will be making a return as soon as I can!

Had an amazing tasting with Tommy!!!!! White? Red? Can't go wrong they are all amazing

I had originally given Summerland Winery two stars since the experience we had with one of the employees wasn't very good. Since then two things happened that has caused me to change my review. First, just before we left the winery, a second employee arrived and shortly afterwards, the original employee left for the day. The first employee had dumped a couple of menus and a wine tasting sheet on our table that didn't really explain much (nor did she go into any explanation of how the wine tasting works) so we opted to, instead, just order two glasses of wine. Once she left we noticed that the second employee was so personable and pleasant to all customers who entered. We asked her to explain the wine tasting, which she did and made us laugh and we had a great conversation. We ended up spending another hour and a half there and buying 3 bottles of wine because of this lovely person (whose picture I've uploaded on this review). The second thing that happened was that I got an email from the owner replying to my review. Very pleasant email that came across very sincere and hopeful that we would visit again soon so that he could change our minds about Summerland Winery. Well, he'll be glad to know that our minds were already changed because of his lovely employee. We will be visiting again soon!

Love this place! The Wolff vineyard Pinot is amazing. The staff are very friendly and know the wines. They have a great outside seating area to relax and sip the wines.

What a nice place to stop and enjoy a great wine tasting experience. I enjoyed the reds but my husband enjoyed the whites so we bought 2 bottles of rose. Wine tasting is free when you purchase 2 bottles. The server was friendly and gave us great recommendations for dinner.

A little out from Santa Barbara but do not miss this tasting room! The wines are really great and Tommy, our host is very knowledgeable about each varietal and the area is comes from. Wines are all priced below some others that do not have these values. Don't miss the the Rhône Varietals ! A hidden gem on the Santa Barbara area.

Stopped by on a whim for a wines tasting on our drive into Santa Barbara, and boy was it the best stop we did on our way up the Pacific coast. Great wines (they're known for pretty tasty Pinot, but the Viognier was our pick of the bunch), but even better still was the local knowledge from Tommy behind the bar. Not only does this lad know his wines, but for two bumbling international tourists, he gave us a map and basically planned our entire itinerary for our overnight stay in SB on the spot! Everything from what sights to see, where to view the best sunset, where the locals eat (and where to avoid), to the best cellar doors to go for more tastings, and even where the local Trader Joe's was to pick up supplies. All this over half an hour while we tasted some exceptional wine!

Had an amazing time here. Kirsten was phenomenal she made this experience great. She was able to meet my accommodations. I really recommend this winery cute and peaceful.

Amazing wine tasting! Located in a fun, yet peaceful part of town, this winery is an amazing experience for a casual Saturday afternoon. The staff was well educated and very friendly. The owner even gave us two extra Pinots to try after we expressed how happy we were with our first one. The wine was amazing and everything we tried had an interesting backstory. The ambiance is perfect for wine tasting, with custom tables and comfortable furniture. Overall a great vibe. Dog friendly and extremely reasonable pricing for how nice the wine is. I will definitely be going back

A wonderful experience with such friendly staff. The wine was great, would recommend the dessert wine! Special shoutout to Tommy, a great host!!!

Great local wine, the local manager, Malcom, is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about wine. Would recommend to anyone within ears reach!

Andy or Andie was an amazing host! She was really knowledgable about all the wines that was presented to us. She is also an outgoing host who really understood customer service and made us feel very comfortable when asking questions! My favorite was the various pinot noir and the orange Muscat dessert wine. The reopening was just August 1st or something but their store smelled amazing!!! It smells like aged wood.

Came here twice in a day. I had stopped in to pick up a couple bottles of wine as gifts earlier in the day. I was helped by a lovely woman who assisted in picking out the perfect bottles based on my description of what the recipients would like. Later on that evening, a friend and I had an hour to kill before dinner and I suggested we pop in for a tasting. This place has a warm, yet jovial vibe and the wine is tasty to boot. The best is our server Tommy, who I am convinced is a mind reader. Before we even asked, he presented us with things.....water...BOOM. Wondering what the restaurant next store serves? BOOM, here's a menu (they aren't affiliated). A little bit hungry PRE dinner and want a snack? BOOM, here's a cheese plate. We could've sat there all night. Definitely will be back on my next trip to SB.

We used a groupon, and we were not disappointed. So much, that we came back the next day. It was a Monday night, and they were closing soon, but they were still very accommodating and welcoming. Great ambiance and friendly, attentive staff. We will return on our next trip away from LA! Thank you.

As a Santa Barbara local who strongly believes in patronizing our small business community, I decided to give this winery a chance last December. I purchased a small bottle of modest white wine, basically a chardonnay, for the whopping price of $37.54. Again, I justified this out of a desire to support our local businesses. The wine was a disappointment; not better than anything you could buy at the supermarket in the $8 -$12 range. Still, in February I needed a few bottles to gift some friends, so, once again, I figured that I would give my business to someone local. Once again, I drove from Santa Barbara to Summerland. On arriving, I found the staff all sheeped up with cloth masks (yes, the ones that, after two years of being told to wear any face covering, we're now told don't work and never did). On walking in, my greeting consisted of being told that I couldn't remain inside without a mask. Yes, I did take the time to inform them that I was a repeat customer and I believed in supporting their business. No, they did not engage in any attempt to think creatively, such as simply offering to move the transaction outside, something they now do with their tastings (apparently under the belief that tasting wine inside will cause everyone to drop dead - even though everyone else seems to agree that the still-dreaded COVID suddenly becomes non-transmissible inside once people are seated). I walked out. Yes, I did contact them directly through their website to explain my disgust with their lack of commitment to the customers who are committed to supporting them. This site promises a response, which, of course, was not forthcoming (what a surprise). Overall, you can expect over-priced mediocre wine, poor service, and a lack of reciprocity for supporting your local merchants. You will, however, be treated to a healthy dose of leftist ideology. Come here if you enjoy that sort of thing. Otherwise, spend your time and money at one of the many, many other wineries that pervade this part of California.

My girlfriends and I came in for a bottle of wine after a long day. We ordered the cheese plate as well. Everything was great but the experience was a little impersonal with the staff sense you order everything up front. The wine was great as well and I will be back.

The wine here was just absolutely good! I would definitely visit especially if you are a Pinot Noir fan!

Summerland Winery This was the first stop on our wine tasting tour in Santa Barbara. It was definitely the most elegant tasting room of all the places we visited in the area. An understated, yet refined boutique offering a nice flight of wines. At the time I was not overly taken with any of the wines to the point I wanted to buy some bottles, but ultimately, I would learn that they offered the best wine of our four stops. It was too bad we did not come here last. An added bonus during our visit was sharing our wine tasting with none other than Mary Kate Olsen. If she is Miss It for you, you will definitely want to hit this one up. 5 stars for Santa Barbara, trust me

Girls happy hour was THE BEST! Kim was amazing, took such great care of us - above and beyond. The patio is beautiful, relaxing and the wine... delish! Would very much recommend to anyone looking for a low key evening with great wine.

Had 2 great Pinots in a side by side. Tommy was our host. That kid must drink a lot of wine, because he knows his stuff. All the wines were great. Tommy was awesome. We will be back soon.

This is one of the friendliest places! Weather you're a local or a tourist, you'll be greeted and treated like a friend! Many locals frequent here, which makes it feel like home. The cozy and comfy, yet gorgeous decor inside and on the large patio will make you never want to leave! And, now, for the wine...DELICIOUS! They have a great wine club too! You can't go wrong with a glass or bottle of their many Selections of Pinot Noir or chardonnay, but all of their wines are done with perfection! You can bring your own snacks, order a locally made cheese plate or order from next door. They're even dog friendly! Don't miss this cute little gem in the quaint town of Summerland!

This place is so stuck up! No customer service & we are members. Staff could careless if we were there or not. Some parties were doted on & others ( like ours) were totally ignored. We will be pulling our membership soon. Really sad for a local place like this to be that way. Watch out -- word travels fast. Pours are skimpy too.

Very nice Service in ambience. Plus I had a hot chick with me so it made everything just beautiful

Such a fun Sunday with friends! Thank you, Tommy for a great pour and conversation! Recommend the rose or sparkling rose!! Will be back with our pup again soon!

Fantastic Savignaun Blanc! And I don't even like Savignaun Blanc! Stopped by on our way out of Santa Barbara back to LA, and I'm so glad we did! Lovely people, great wine, slice of sunset. Great goodbye to a long weekend filled with much of the same. Friendly, knowledgeably staff really accentuate the wine tasting experience, and this ended up being the second best place we went to this trip mainly because of the great customer service. Took a bottle back to LA for the boss which she loved. Very reasonably priced and they wrapped it for me to boot. If you forget to bring back a bottle for someone definitely a good spot to stop by on the way out of SB to pick something up. I also picked up a nice oversized hat and some chili pistachios. #win

Cute little place to come spend the afternoon! This is a wine tasting/ boutique style place. You are allowed to bring your own foods for wine pairing, as they only offer small snacks. Jennifer, the wine host, was very helpful and knowledgeable of the wines that were served. Also, this place is dog friendly! So that was a plus for me!

I used to belong to the wine club but canceled soon after the fire. Revisited in Nov. At 15.00 per tasting, it is definitely one of more expensive wineries. On top of which tax not included in that and in that respect unique among the many, many wineries I've visited in SB County. Stingy pours, also. I discontinued wine club membership because I think their wines are just too expensive. Go somewhere else. Many better tasting rooms in Santa Barbara and county. Finally, how about the staff turnover at this place. During years of being a club member, you'd see new faces behind the counter every 6 months or so and that seems to continue.

If you are looking for high quality wine and a lovely little town to visit while enjoying the quiet sunny beach setting ... this is the place to go. Staff is really friendly and welcoming. Jennifer was of great help explaining not only the wines, but also what else can you try if you are looking to pair for specific occasions. She also offered advice on places to visit while getting to know the Santa Barbara area. Definitely coming back for more amazing wine and friendly company :-)

TOMMY WAS AMAZING!!! He is the most interesting person he made my wine tasting much more interesting. My favorite wine was saucignon blanc that he recommended.Great place!

We've been members for a few years and have been coming to pick up our monthly shipment every other month. Always enjoy the ride up to Summerland, and this time was no exception. I'm a huge fan of their Pinots, my favorites are the Solomon Hills, Pinot Noir and the Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir. As always, service was great....I look forward to the next visit.