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Bridlewood Estate Winery
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3555 Roblar Ave
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-9000
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
(805) 688-9000
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39 reviews for Bridlewood Estate Winery
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This was the first big winery I'd ever been to, and I loved it.
Lush grounds and gorgeous tasting room. Very nice wine tasting service. Tours and lectures available. Great spot. Worth checking out!
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3 Stars
Bridlewood sits on a very pretty romantic property, you can tell they put some money into making it inviting and alluring. While their wines were OK the were not IMO worth trying.
Sometimes the big wineries seem to loose a little of the perfectionistic love the little guys put into their small batch productions.
2007 Viognier Reserve (Flavors of Grapefruit, and Peaches, a bit too acidic, and artificially sweet. This wine was trying too hard to be better then it was.)
~2 out of 7 stars
2004 Syrah Reserve (While they bill this wine as full bodied it seemed more medium then full to me... It had hints of jam, and plum as they say however it was weak and unimpressive for a Syrah Reserve.)
~3 out of 7 Stars
2005 Syrah English Pleasure (Very smooth tannins, this is an easy drinking floral lightly jammy wine.)
~3.5 out of 7 Stars
2005 Syrah Blue Roan (Wonderful nose of tree bark and earth, with hints of roses and blueberries. But, I felt the flavor was a bit bland compared to the aromas I smelled.)
~4 out of 7 Stars
2005 Syrah Estate (A dark richly colored Syrah that lives up to it's flavor profile of Chocolate, and Mocha with dried fruit.)
~3.8 out of 7 Stars
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This used to be one of my favorite wineries-- a must hit every time I would come to the area. It's beautiful and the wines were always good. Sadly, they have been bought by Gallo and things have changed. This new corporate regime just doesn't flow with the wine. It's like opening a bottle of corked wine, one corked bottle after another. A shame, really.
Disappointing what you've done with the place, Gallo. You've ruined it.
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Bridlewood Estate carries a equestrian theme throughout their grounds which is very well-done. These spacious grounds would be a perfect place to hold a wedding. The white winery with a red roof, beautiful landscaping, not to mention the play on words with "bridle" (bridal). They have a long list of wines on their menu which you can choose from for a customized tasting experience. We both agreed that the wines we tasted weren't much more unique than a basic table wine. Keep in mind, we didn't try everything on the list and spent the majority of our time galloping through the reds. The next time I visit Bridlewood will most likely be for a wedding.
This property is owned by the Gallo's. They put money into this vineyard. Beautiful property, very nice tasting room. I went for part of the Passport weekend so we were not in the main tasting room. They had a beautiful spread of salamis, cheeses, crackers and fruit. The wines were well crafted and they gave us a nice selection. We were invited back the next day for the reserve tasting which we took advantage of. I was tempted to join their wine club but I don't like the 6 month commitment. They also offered horse drawn carriage rides around the property - it was HOT so we declined. Overall, very nice property and well crafted wines.
Stop # 4 - Friday, Santa Barbara Wine Trip
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So I drive up the road to Bridlewood and it is just awesome. It's like arriving at a California Mission. I mean really.....the place is a replica of a California Mission. The building has a beautiful steeple with bells and everything. The grounds are majestic........the complete opposite of Brander (see my review for Brander). I'm told that the property was formerly an Arabian horse farm. The vibe was a lot more inviting too. I went from Alice in Wonderland to California Dreaming. Weather-wise.....the day could not have turned out any better. As we drove up......we decided to have our picnic lunch here.
Anyhow, we entered the tasting room which was a spacious room with a warm and welcoming feeling......there was plenty of counter space to taste. I hate Tasting rooms where you feel too cozy.........I like cozy but not too cozy.
Bridlewood makes excellent Syrah and we enjoyed their Cab too. But what put me in wino heaven was Bridlewood's Reserve Arabesque Red Wine.........holy shit!.....it was incredible. It had a nice medium body and a good blend composition. The Reserve Viognier kicked ass too! Honestly I didn't have a bad wine. The white was okay but nothing crazy.
So we bought some of the Arabesque to have with our homemade picnic lunch and we bought a bottle for home. They have plenty of shaded tables and grass where one can enjoy a relaxing day.........Drinking good wine, eating good food and just listening to the trees move with the midday breeze, you just can't beat it. Sometimes it's nice to get away from the crap that can accumulate from life. Bridlewood is an excellent escape..........even if just for a little while.
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The lady there was great - great service - great wine tasting. I tried some reserve wines for $15. Totally worth it. Really good.
Bought this Six Gun bottle of wine - really good! Only $30 and it tastes great. Love the name too! LOL
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$10 for 5 tastings. The wines were decent, not a great selection. The best was the Viognier, excellent nose and bouquet. The vineyard is beautiful, majestic driveway and peaceful patio.
Very scenic Mission style property surrounded by vineyards, it used to be a horse rehabilitation center. Great place to picnic. The pourer was a little disinterested and not very helpful.
The wines are average. The Arabesque (Grenache/Syrah) is probably my favorite out of their line. The wine prices are modest, but most of the line carries the broader Central Coast appellation. The winery is Gallo owned so you can find their wines just about anywhere. Worth a visit for the grounds and souvenier glass.
Really like the wines here.
Like the picnic area.
Like the structure of the building.
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What a beautiful winery that used to be a rehabilitation center for injured horses. The tasting room was GRAND and left me feeling like I was walking into some kind of mid-evil cherry wood stained church (in a GOOD way). My beau and I shared a tasting, and shared good conversation with the pourers. There is complementary bottle water. After the tasting, we had a picnic out in the sunny courtyard. A wedding reception was happening at the winery, but in a different part set aside from the tasting room. The entry way to the winery is beautiful. The long road up has a canopy of trees, reminding me of France's country side.
Amazing setting on a former equine rehabilitation farm. Pet the horses, hang out by the pond and enjoy a glass/bottle of some nice wine. I first found out about them by picking up a bottle of their Viognier at BevMo and really liking it (i'm new to the variety).
We went to the area for the Santa Barbara vitners fest and got the vitners pass that gave us a free tasting at Bridlewood. I found all of the wines I tried above average, so my wife and I joined their wine club. No fee, just sign up to receive 6 wines over 6 months and you get free wine tastings for 4 and invites to special events at the winery. We look forward to coming back and hanging out in the wonderful setting again.
When we first walked into the tasting room, I felt like we just walked into a bar. It was packed. Everyone was crowded around the main tasting are waiting to get their next tasting. After the crowd cleared, it was more enjoyable. I got the 6 different tasting for only $10 dollars and that included the wine glass, which was pretty neat. I didn't like any of their wines, especially the Syrah, which they are known for. The lady that worked there was really nice and friendly so that's a plus.
Outback, they had a great view of the grounds. There were horses and the miniature horses in their stables, a pond, and a great area to picnic and relax at. The winery also had a carriage ride which I didn't get to do because I ran out of time.
I think this is a great winery to check out if you're in the area. I didn't like the wines they offered during my tasting, but everyone has a different taste. I usually spend no more than 1 hour at a winery but this place has plenty to do. So if planning, give yourself 2-3 hours minimum to check out the entire winery.
This winery is one of the most beautiful plots of land I have ever seen in California. Be sure to save time to walk around.
I brought a group of 15 here and I wouldn't recommend it. When you have such a large group you really need to separate them from the main room a) for the comfort of the other serious wine tasters and b) to keep the group cohesive. They didn't seem prepared for us, stuck us on one side of the room and the lady who was supposed to help us really didn't seem to care.
So I wouldn't bring a big group here, but I would for sure come with one or two people. Maybe not to try the wines (I need more attention than they seemed to give) but for sure to walk around and enjoy the scenery.
I drove from Burbank to Santa Barbara County this morning on business, to do some coverage testing in a estate owned by a corporate client, E&J Gallo Winery, which is another winery called Bridlewood, located between the towns of Los Olivos and Santa Ynez.
Their main building is a mission style structure with a bell tower at the center. The winery staff were very nice and accommodating in directing me to the right person I need to meet.
Inside the Visitor Center was also the wine tasting room. They offered for me to taste their fine wines, but I promptly declined, essentially because I went there to do some coverage testing, not for alcoholic beverage tasting.
However, the winery staff have given me a complimentary wine tasting card, in case I come back for a visit on my own time...
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I have been to my fair share of wineries and I would have to say that Bridlewood is probably in my top 5 as far as gorgeous grounds go. You turn off of Roblar onto a beautiful tree-shaded drive and up to a mission-style compound that is just lovely. The problem is that it's another case of a VERY pretty winery with crappy wine.
Syrah is their specialty and I consider myself to be much more of a red drinker so that did excite me. But, out of 4 people and a tasting including I believe 6 wines, not one of us enjoyed any of them! And I'm sorry, I like horses and all but do not describe your most expensive wine on the tasting list as smelling like wild horses and leather with the flavor of meat.
Yeah, go ahead and read that again, I'll wait....
Now doesn't that just make you want to buy a bottle and drink on up?! Yeah, me neither! It was nice to check off another Santa Ynez vineyard but we will definitely not be back.
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The grounds are really nice but the wines are hands-down the best value in the region. No one makes a better Syrah for the price (less than $10 on special) and their Viognier is pretty killer for about the same. They make a ton of wine and seem to always have a case promotion if you ask.
Syrah highlights include"Six Gun," and "Dusty Trails," and they make a bad-ass Syrah port. Yes, you may have to ask nicely for it. Duh, you're at a winery. Yes, all wineries keep the good stuff under the table for members only.
The staff has always been fun and has "dealt with" large groups we have brought at times. The wine club is totally a deal, we've been in their "Winner's Circle" for years and I'm a cheap bastard.
If you are in the wine club, or join it while you're there, they have always let you picnic out back by the pond. We have taken advantage of this bonus many times - just watch out for the swan! He likes sandwiches and a little on the aggressive side.
Auf.
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Um well, this was my first winery and i couldnt drink at the time i went here. but my friends had a tasting (they were members of this winery) and so did my brother. the tasting room had lots of merchandise, i mean lots and i thought that was cheesy. the guy cut my friend off before he finished his tasting which sucks because my friend is loud and hilarious all the time but i guess the guy thought he was getting drunk (yeah 3 tasting glasses of wine will really do it to ya ... not! {remember when it was awesome to say NOT! but i digress} )
all in all they were pretty snooty here which is redic because winos come in all shapes and sizes these days not just pot bellied white haired men with redhead 40 year olds on their arm.
Just cause we were a younger crew we were discriminated against. (when will ageism end?!)
the biggest oversight on this winery's part was that my friends were already members and paying for a wine subscription every month but i think after this experience they stoped becase they didnt keep their customers happy.
one good thing this place offers (for a fee) chocolate covered blueberries...but thats not enough to ever get me back here.
oh and the grounds are pretty but not as pretty as other wineries in the area.
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Bridlewood might have been one of my favorite wineries to visit in the Santa Barbara area, and it wasn't because of the wines (admittedly I do not come close to qualifying as a connoisseur of such things.) It's a shame that their wine wasn't really my cup of tea, mostly because I'm not a big red drinker and definitely not a Syrah fan... which is Bridlewood's speciality. Since most of their offering are takes on the full-bodied, dry varietal, I left empty handed without finding a bottle I loved, and didn't even finish my tasting (it was our last stop and I was already pushing my limit, still riding out the previous night's hangover). So where's the good?
People rave about the grounds at other local vineyards but for some reason, I think I enjoyed Bridlewood the best. The landscaping and mission-style architecture was pretty and just provided an all-around relaxing atmosphere. Even the tasting room was nice and open. Surprisingly I really liked the horse-theme since it is also a working horse farm (I'm far from an equestrian). Stepping out from the main building and wandering straight out back right before sunset, we were greeted with a breathtaking view and what can only be described as a peaceful calm. I wish we had made it during a time when they offer the carriage tours, but I also appreciated the quieting quality that Bridlewood had at the very end of the day just before closing. Both are probably spectacular, and definitely something worth considering when planning your trip.
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Bridlewood should be known for a few things:
1. Grounds - they operate out of what once was a racehorse rehabilitation center, so they have horses, a track, a pond/lake, etc. This is worth going once just for a look.
2. Syrah - NOT THE BEST out there. Now that I've said that, they make good Syrah, their higher priced "reserves" if you will easily rival Blackjack's for less coin.
3. Wine Club - I know what you're thinking, why bother? Evidently this is where the deals are at. They were running a wine club only deal for a case of 2001 Syrah for $100. I picked up a case - had a bottle last night with some friends, they all thought it was good, just not overly complex. I'd say 86-88 points. For $8 and change it definitely becomes the house syrah.
Now, the negatives - someone needs to rework their tasting to have less of the blends and more of the Syrah. We only figured out that they make 7 different Syrahs because there was a wine club member there, and so I had to ask what he was pouring and buying. They hold back a lot of their Syrahs for wine club only...but if you never know, why should you join?
Summary - nice grounds, good Syrah, need to rework what's being tasted.
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I love this place, Was a club member for years until I finally went up to the winery. Was even more amazed then.
you know the saying "don't judge a book by its cover"...well, i did (please don't judge me for this though)!
bridlewood winery is BEAUTIFUL. i'd get married here if i could afford its extravagant fees (rightfully so since every corner is picture perfect). the setting is gorgeous with a gated driveway leading up to their spanish style architecture and small fountain to the view of vineyard in front and hills in back. we spent so much time taking pictures outside we almost forgot we came here for wine tasting.
when we stepped into the tasting room, we couldn't hide our disappointment. it was dark, it was small, it was old, it was crowded, it was disorganized...nothing you'd want for looking sophisticated while sipping some wine.
o their wines? didn't you read my previous review? i know NOTHING about wines. doesn't everything taste good when you are drunk, anyway?!
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I've been to Bridlewood twice now, and must say that I enjoyed it more the second time around. It's definitely one of the prettier vineyards in the area and has a great view from the front patio where we picnicked while enjoying the scenery.
The wine here for me has always just been so-so; Syrah is apparently their specialty, but I'll admit that they don't have my favorite Syrah in the area. The last time I was there, I did end up buying a bottle of their Viognier which was very good (although Koehler's might be better), but otherwise my fellow tasters and I didn't feel too inclined to shell out dough for any of the wines on their tasting menu.
What made my second trip more than worthwhile was a special tasting we received. One of my friends piped up and asked our pourer (who was very friendly) if there was anywhere we could go to try dessert wines. She immediately searched around for an open bottle of one of theirs (they had a fairly good-sized list of dessert wines), but sadly came up empty handed. My friend then said something to the effect of, "man, I really want to buy a dessert wine, but I don't want to buy one without trying it first," cleverly making sure our pourer was within earshot. Not one to dismiss a challenge, she pulled out a bottle of their Syrah Port, opened it up for us, and poured us all a tasting - free of charge! We loved it (it really was fabulous...now THAT'S my kind of Syrah!), so me and friend each purchased a bottle...I'll be sharing it with my sweetie over some dessert for Valentine's Day. What a treat! Bridlewood definitely gets my props (and an extra star!) for that show of customer service. Just goes to show that you never know what you can get unless you ask!
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I tasted here with Hilary P. (see below) and I have to second her opinion almost exactly. The grounds are really cool. When we got out of the car we were instantly impressed. Too bad the wine didn't live up to the architecture. I do not like the taste of saddle leather anywhere let alone in my wine. Another notch in the headboard but not one that I will likely revisit or recommend. There are just too many quality wines in the vicinity.
Bridlewood, which is known for their blends, did not impress me. Nice tasting room but that was it. Sigh.
Also, when I go wine tasting, I think the wine should speak for itself. From there, you should know whether or not you want to purchase anything. At Bridlewood, the pourer asked us immediately upon finishing our last taste if we would like to buy anything.
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I'm not a big fan of bridlewood's wines, except their syrah but the winery is worth visiting due to the estate, which is almost like a private villa. It would probably be a great place to take wedding photos.
Whilst on holiday last year in Cali, my husband and I made a quick dashie to Bridlewood as we made our way up the coast to Monterey. Why there instead of all the other vineyards? I guess I just liked the name. Sounds very stately, no? It was time very well spent. The winery itself is beautiful and the staff were very nice. We paid a tasting fee and had a grand time even meeting another couple who were on their way to another winery and they were kind enough to invite us along. We ended up joining the Bridlewood Wine Club and have enjoyed all of our shipments since then. The wine is made even tastier with the souvenir glasses we received as part of the tasting fee. Definitely worth a stop not only for the wine but for its spectacular scenery amidst the rolling hills. Perfect!
The view and the grounds alone are worth the trip here. My wife and I ate crackers, meat and cheese outside while we sipped on our wine.
The moment couldn't be more perfect sitting their with a light breeze and the warm sun...we didn't want to leave.
I have to agree with some reviewers that some of their wines were a bit sweet. Their syrah was outstanding and I still have a bottle at home waiting to be opened for a special occasion.
UM, It was ok, I had a better time in the gift shop than tasting the wines. Not that the wines were bad or anything, it was a quick tasting, and i wasnt particularly impressed with the tasting room. I do wear my tank top from there an awful lot, and we bought a bottle of the Zin which was tasty. Very nice view and pretty vineyard!
I probably wont go back to this one unless I wear out my tank....
If you are visiting wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley, then Bridlewood shouldn't be missed. We took a minor detour to this place on our way back to a horse ranch nearby. The drive up to the Hacienda was surreal...the entire driveway paved with fallen leaves..the sight of the vineyard in the sun was amazing.
We quickly tried the 4 different types of wine they featured for the tasting. We liked all of them. The 2004 reserve syrah was my favorite--and extremely reasonable for such delicious wine. Most wines under $24. Even if you aren't into their wines..the scenery is worth the visit.
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I have to take exception to the harsh reviews of this winery. Aside from its beauty, I think a number of its better Syrahs are a good buy and quality. I found a dark, smoky one (English Pleasure) that was really different and delicious. Is it one of the more superior wineries in the Santa Ynez area? No, but I wouldn't say they make swill. I've done a lot of wine tasting up and down the state, and I agree that Temecula is not the best for quality wines, but I wouldn't compare Bridlewood to Temecula quality. For one thing, their grapes are not grown in the Temecula area, so I doubt they would be similarly affected by the poor soil (or whatever causesTemecula's problem.)
I'd say they're worth a stop if you're doing a lot of wineries in this area.
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A fabulous stop that cannot be missed when in the St Ynez Valley.
Simply...
1. The grounds are gorgeous, probably the best photo opp available in St. Ynez
2. The wines are delicious. Red & white they do them both right
3. Lovely picnic area with cheese and meats available inside.
4. Service was so so, but I feel everything else makes up for it.
5. They have great events if you are local or only and hour or two away.
Check it out!
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I completely agree with all of the other reviewers...the grounds are gorgeous! I walked up to the winery and just wanted to take in the scenery for a while. We took lots of pics then headed inside.
On to the tasting room! There is a really cute gift area on the left and a counter for tasting on the right. The wines were good but being the first winery visit of many, we decided to take it easy and only buy our favorite of the five wines we tasted. We opted for the Arabesque Reserve 2004 that had just gone on special for $12! Can't beat that!
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I'm sad to see that people were unhappy with their experience at Bridlewood! I'm heading up there this afternoon and I am looking forward to going to my favorite winery, Bridlewood. I like to tell my boyfriend/future husband that I want to get married there! It is one of the most beautiful Vineyards I have been to and I was up in Napa last November!
When I was at Bridlewood last my friend bought a case and joined their wine club. We took a few bottles down to the lake and got drunk while snacking on sausage, cheese, crackers and grapes! Just watch out for the stinky horse crap!
Try their white wines, sooooo good!!!!
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I was here a while ago, so my memory is not great. It is a bit touristy for sure. It's a big, beautiful estate style winery/tasting room with a great picnic area by a little pond. The tasting room is grand, though the silly souvenir T-shirts and other non-wine items are a bit of a negative.
Another reviewer was upset by their wine being described as "horsey" and/or "meaty." Clearly this person doesn't know much about wine because these are common (and often accurate) descriptors that generally are not negative, though you may not find these aromas enticing. Personally, I'd feel ripped off if a $30+ bottle of wine only smelled like overripe blueberries. A little funkiness always livens things up!
I recall the wines being generally "good," though I'd keep in mind the price will be a little inflated because you're also paying for their "estate."
Alas, we were seduced by the gorgeous tree-lined drive and the beautiful estate. We got out of the car and thought, ahhhhh, this looks wonderful, I can't wait to taste here.
Understand, out of 400+ reviews, I think I have only given out about 3 1-star reviews, so I rarely lash out at a place, usually preferring to give even a place I don't like 2 stars for the benefit of the doubt. But then, to put this in perspective, I already gave Frass and Foxen 2 stars, and I'd rather taste at either of those wineries any day. This was the first and only true Temecula-style winery I've been to in Santa Ynez, in the many years I've been tasting in the area, which is truly a shame. And by Temecula-style, I mean sweet, syrupy swill.
Anyway, in stark contrast to the lovely surroundings, when we walked in to the tasting room, it was utter chaos, seething with loud crowds of people. It was a challenge to get the attention of any wine pourers. When we finally made eye contact, we were greeted with frowns and scowls. I understand it was a busy holiday weekend, but plenty of other places managed to pull off a semblance of customer service and crowd management. If they were overwhelmed, perhaps they should have considered their staffing better and even opened up their lush outdoor area to spread out the tasting.
We paid our $7/tasting, including the dinky, poor quality glass. Even upon receiving our glasses it took awhile for anyone to get to us. Wine #1 was swill. Two sips, dump. Wait a long time to get Wine #2, which turns out to also be swill. Dump. We see an opening further down at the bar, but are rudely informed by the person working that part of the bar that we aren't allowed to move around and we have to stay with the person who originally poured for us (as if we would try to double up on this swill! The very thought is insulting). We had to wait and elbow our way between other people to finally get our original pourer's attention (no thanks to the bar hogs). Wine #3 was also swill. At that point, we decided it wasn't worth our time to finish the tasting and left our still full complimentary glasses on a table and left. I haven't been this disappointed in a wine tasting in a very long time.
What a disappointment to find a little piece of Temecula in Santa Ynez. Despite the beautiful view, I found that the wine was nowhere near the quality of its neighbors, and the customer service was profoundly lacking, leaving me no reason to give it a second chance.
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I knew the Santa Ynez region was a place for Pinot but look here, what's this? Syrah is a big wine here and this winery does many special variations of this great varietal. Friendly staff as well who took the time to take us through the pour menu as well as open up a couple bottles not on the list and share those with us too. The grounds are amazing. A large mission style building and out back a horse racing track and picnic area. A great winery.
I give this place 5-stars b/c it's truly scenic and beautiful. We went right at the end of their wine-tasting hour so it wasn't very crowded at all, and then walked around (or stumbled rather) the grounds to enjoy the pretty surroundings in our drunken haze (this was winery #5 at this point!).
Wow! What a beautiful winery! I just loved it here. The tasting room is elegant without being pretentious and the scenery is breathtaking. Our pourer was very new, but still had a good handle on what she was doing and answered questions about the wine quite well. High marks to their Syrahs. I left with a Late Harvest Viognier and the Syrah Port. I would definetly like to return here and perhaps bring the kids along for a picnic.
