25 / SANTA BARBARA WINE COUNTRY
89. SAMSARA
Samsara uses whole clusters in fermentations giving savory aromatics & structure to the wine. The result is a tenuous balance between the power of nature & the human desire to reach perfection. Tasting Room #1: 2446 Alamo Pintado Ave., Los Olivos. Thur – Mon, 11am to 5pm. 805-688-8689; Tasting Room #2: 1500 E. Chestnut #A, Lompoc. Fri – Sun 10am to 4pm. 805-331-2292; www.samsarawine.com
95. SEVTAP WINERY
Hottest tasting room in Solvang. Live music on the weekend! Specializing in Bordeaux varietals. 1576 Copenhagen Dr. #1, Solvang. Sun, Mon, Thur 11am to 8pm; Fri – Sat, 11am to 9pm. 805-693-9200; www.sevtapwinery.com
96. SILVER WINES 90. SANDHI WINERY; THE WATERING HOLE AT MATTEI’S TAVERN
Sandhi is a small production winery focusing on select vineyards from Sta. Rita Hills AVA. We are dedicated to making wines with finesse, minerality, acidity, structure and balance. 2329 Jonata Avenue, Los Olivos. Thurs – Sat 11am to 5pm; 805-688-1341; www.sandhiwines.com
Hand picked, foot stomped, and massaged grapes result in terroir driven aromatic and complex wines with a grape personality, built to last. 724 Reddick Street, Santa Barbara. Fri, Sat & Sun 11am to 5pm. 805-963-3052; www.silverwines.com
97. SOLMINER 91. SANFORD WINERY & VINEYARDS
Established in 1981, Sanford is located in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, producing world class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Visit us at our beautiful tasting room. Winery tours Sat & Sun or by appt. Tasting Room #1 : 5010 Santa Rosa Road, Lompoc. Open daily 11am to 4pm (5pm Fri & Sat, March – Oct). 805-735-5900 ext 2; Tasting Room #2 : 1114 State Street, Santa Barbara. Open daily noon to 6pm. 805-770-7873; www.sanfordwinery.com
92. SANTA BARBARA WINERY
The county’s oldest winery (est. in 1962) is just two blocks away from the beach in Santa Barbara. A wide variety of award wining wines from our Lafond Vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills. 202 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara; Open Mon – Thurs 10am to 6pm, Fri – Sat 10am to 7pm; 805-963-3633; 800-225-3633; www.sbwinery.com
Small Los Olivos vineyard producing organic Syrah, Riesling, Grüner Veltliner and Blaufränkisch. Focus on unique varietals, native yeasts, minimal intervention and maximum expression of terroir. 805-691-9195; www.solminer.com
98. STOLPMAN VINEYARDS
Stolpman produces world class wines from fruit grown at our Ballard Canyon Estate, including Syrah, Rousanne and Sangiovese. Tasting Room #1: 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos. Open daily 11am to 5pm. 805-688-0400; Tasting Room #2: 1700 Industrial Way, Ste. B, Lompoc. Fri 1pm to 5pm, Sat – Sun 11am to 5pm. 805-736-5000; www.stolpmanvineyards.com
99. SUMMERLAND WINERY 93. SCAR OF THE SEA
Scar of the Sea wines is a small project focused on producing Pinot Noir and cider that is unique to a place, is balanced, complex and most importantly, is fun and delicious to drink! 805-234-8636; www.scaroftheseawines.com
A unique tasting room experience featuring our award-winning Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rhône varietal wines. Enjoy a peaceful seaside setting on our spacious patio. 2330 Lillie Avenue, Summerland; Open daily: Call for hours. 805-565-WINE (9463); www.summerlandwine.com
100. SUNSTONE VINEYARDS & WINERY 94. SCOTT CELLARS
Scott Cellars is a Sangiovese House. We produce ultra-premium vineyard designate Sangioveses with a distinct “California Style.” They are rich and concentrated with loads of fruit flavors. 318 North F Street, Lompoc. Fri – Sun 11am to 4pm, or by appointment. 805-736-6161; www.scottcellars.com
Sunstone is your portal to Provence and Tuscany. The barrel caves, courtyards and picnic grounds, surrounded by organic vineyards, provide the perfect place to experience winemaker Nick de Luca’s world class wines. 125 Refugio Road, Santa Ynez; Open daily 11am to 5pm; 800-313-WINE (9463); www.sunstonewinery.com