Santa Maria Valley Wine Trail, Santa Barbara country, wineries, tasting rooms, winemakers, chardonnay, pinot noir, syrah

Within the foothills of California's Central Coast rests the picturesque Santa Maria Valley. Enjoy lovely scenery and sample award-winning wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. For more information, call 800-331-3779 ext 851. Click here to view the Wine Trail Map
	1 Addamo Estate Vineyards - An estate winery producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from our “Gold Coast Vineyard”, we strive to produce unique expressions of the vineyard, balancing elegance and power. Our tasting room, gift shop, and Wine Club Headquarters are located in historic Old Town Orcutt. The western flavor of the village offers a unique blend of antique shops, boutiques and restaurants. Our location is also central to many scenic points of interest along the California Coast. We hope you will join us for special events held throughout the year. The Tasting room is open 11-7 Tue- Sun. 400 East Clark Ave., Santa Maria. (805) 937-6400

	2 Aqua Pumpkin/Kenneth Volk Vineyards - Aqua Pumpkin was the brainchild of former Wild Horse employee, Tom Williams. During the crush of 1986, a very sleep-deprived Tom Williams fell asleep at the employee break room table. When Tom awoke he was greeted by the juxtaposition of children's crayons - aqua and pumpkin. Finding the thought of an "aqua pumpkin" amusing, Tom drew a picture and wrote text to his creation - Aqua Pumpkin was born. In December of 2004, Ken purchased the "original" Byron Winery facility from the Robert Mondavi Corporation and renamed the property Kenneth Volk Vineyards. In 2006 the first wines were released. Stop by the Tasting room, open daily 10:30 - 4:30, to sample Ken’s Chardonnay, Grenache, Merlot and Syrah. 5230 Tepusquet Rd., Santa Maria. (805) 938-7896

	3 Byron Vineyard & Winery - The winery was founded in 1984 by winemaker Ken Brown, who has more than 25 years wine-growing experience. This winery is known for its production of handcrafted world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Tasting “by appointment” only. 5230 Tepusquet Rd., Santa Maria. (805) 934-4770

	4 Cambria Winery &Vineyard - "Winemaking begins on the vine." Visit our private, family-owned estate winery, established in 1986, and experience the flavors of the Santa Maria Bench. Cambria has carved a reputation for producing lush, tropical Chardonnay, velvety-textured Pinot Noir and rich, spicy Syrah. The newly renovated Tasting room is open 10-5 daily. 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria. 888-339-9463

	5 Costa De Oro Winery & Gold Coast Marketplace - The Gold Coast Marketplace and Costa de Oro Wine Bar are located conveniently off Highway 101 at Stowell Road in Santa Maria, The Gold Coast Marketplace is a unique find on the Central Coast showcasing Costa De Oro's award winning wines, Gold Coast Farm's fresh produce and a variety of gourmet food items. The Gold Coast Marketplace and Tasting Room is open from 11-5 daily -- a must stop at the beginning or end of your wine tasting adventures in Santa Maria! 1331 S. Nicholson Ave., Santa Maria. (805) 922-1468

	6 Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery - Taste distinctly different, age-worthy estate grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Take a unique guided tour of the wine caves and sample wines right out of the barrel, enjoy a glass of wine and appetizers on the serene garden patio or plan to host your special event in our Cask Room. The Tasting room is open 10:00-5:30 daily. 3940 Dominion Rd., Santa Maria. (805) 937-VINE

	7 Curtis Winery - Under the guidance of winemaker Chuck Carlson, Curtis Winery is exclusively committed to the crafting of Rhône-style wines. We are inspired by the extraordinary terrain of Santa Barbara County’s Santa Ynez Valley, which is today recognized as one of the world’s leading appellations for Rhône varietals. Since 1995, Curtis Winery has built a reputation for wines of quality and distinction, with an emphasis on the authentic expression of vineyard and vintage. The Tasting room is open daily 11 a.m to 6 p.m (April-September) and 11 a.m to 5 p.m. (October-March). 5249 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos. (805) 686-8999

	8 Fess Parker Winery & Vineyards - A family-owned and operated winery producing ultra-premium, award-winning wines including Syrah, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and White Riesling. When Fess Parker was cast in the Walt Disney Studio’s role of Davy Crockett in the mid-1950s, it caused an international sensation and changed his life forever. So too did the purchase of 714 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley change the course of the Parker family’s history. The Fess Parker Winery has since grown from an initial planting of 5-1/2 acres of White Rielsing to over 700 acres currently. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Viognier are among the varietals grown that form the cornerstone of the production program. Watch for Fess when you visit! The tasting room and visitor center is open 10-5 daily. 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd., Los Olivos. 800-841-1104

	9 Firestone Vineyard - Established as Santa Barbara County’s first estate winery, Firestone Vineyard remains committed to handcrafted wines that embody the character of their region. The finest wines express the spirit of a place. At Firestone, this spirit is found in eight small vineyards and a storied estate winery. The Tasting room is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 5000 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos. (805) 688-3940

	10 Foxen Winery & Vineyard - Bill Wathen and Dick Dore have been making wine together since 1985, when they founded Foxen Winery at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in Santa Maria. Since that time, their dedication has remained the same---the creation of very small-production, vineyard-designated wines using a “minimalist” approach to winemaking. The Tasting room is open 11-4 daily. 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria. (805) 937-4251

	11 Io - Io was introduced in 1999. It is a Rhone-inspired blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Made under the care of Byron Vineyard's winemaker, Ken Brown, fruit for Io is sourced from two vineyards, Byron in the Santa Maria Valley and the Stolpman Vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley. 5230 Tepusquet Rd., Santa Maria. (805) 934-4770

	12 Lucas & Lewellen - Visit the Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room, located in the charming European village of Solvang -- voted “The Best Tasting Room in The Santa Ynez Valley” by readers of The Santa Ynez Valley News! Enjoy samplings of Lucas & Lewellen premium estate wines: rich and full-bodied reds, fine white wines, and our popular sparkling wine. The tasting room also features gourmet foods, lovely gifts, and unique wine-related items. The Lucas & Lewellen Tasting Room is open 11:00 5:30 daily. (the tasting room stays open until 8:30 p.m. on Fridays during the summer months) 1645 Copenhagen Dr., Solvang. (805) 686-9336

	13 Rancho Sisquoc Winery - The winery, one of the region’s first, is nestled on a vast ranch in the Santa Maria Valley. Lush green pastures and fruit trees surround the winery and capture the serene beauty of early California at its best. The Tasting room is open 10-4 Mon-Thu; 10-5 Fri-Sun. 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd., Santa Maria. (805) 934-4332

	14 Riverbench Vineyard & Winery - From the celebrated Santa Maria appellation comes a new arrival that's headed straight to stardom. With topography and soil exceptionally suitable for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the 257-acre Riverbench Vineyard has been the behind-the-scenes talent for numerous recognized wines of the region for over 30 years. With winemaker Chuck Ortman, of Napa notoriety, signing on in 2006, and an on-site tasting room that opened in April, Riverbench Vineyard & Winery has stepped into the limelight with its own masterful interpretations of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Viognier. French oak barrels refine the fermentation's performance in both estate and reserve wines made with grapes grown exclusively from the vineyard. Sustainable growing methods assure a brilliant and lasting reputation for the winery's featured showings--available to enjoy daily on the tasting room patio. The Tasting Room is open in 10-4 daily. 6020 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria. (805) 937-8340
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