Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country
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SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. Sustainable Wine Tours is the Top Rated Santa Barbara Wine Tour on Trip Advisor (and Yelp) - Choose our tour if you are looking for Exclusive access to ultra small production, PRIVATE locations not open to the general public and high end, limited release wine tastings. No Bachelorette.
Small Group Wine Tour (MAX OF SIX GUESTS).
Perfect for couples looking for a more unique experience beyond the commercial wineries.
Never any crowded commercial wineries, standing at a bar or in tasting rooms. Taste top-quality wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with owners and winemakers themselves.
Only one tour per day. Space is extremely limited.
• APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS
• NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES
• ALL PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS
• TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS
• NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS
• SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max six guests)
• LUXURY MERCEDES, customized interior, no crowded bench seating
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 21 years.
Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes.
Eat a complete breakfast.
Avoid wearing cologne or perfume.
Bring a water bottle (if you have one) which can be refilled throughout the day to reduce waste.
Limited release wines that will be tasted can be purchased for carry away or shipped back home.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Visit ONLY ALL PRIVATE, small production wineries and estate vineyards not open to the general public. SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR (max 6-7 guests) Our tour provides exclusive access to premium estate vineyards, barrel rooms, and the people and stories behind the wine. Tastings in a seated and reserved location with a dedicated host. Guests are often the only ones at each of the locations we visit for an EXCLUSIVE EXPERIECE We do not visit public, standing bar, “walk-in” commercial wineries or tasting rooms. Our premium tour caters to guests serious about quality wine and unique experiences that are often hard to find on your own. Select locations are based solely on top-tier, quality wines AND the quality of the unique experience. Tours are always customized based on wine preferences. Our premium list of locations are some of region’s best and their wines often receive the highest scores in Santa Barbara County. Most locations are not open to the general public for a more intimate and private experience. Please note our select list of vineyard and winery locations DO NOT ACCOMMODATE BACHELOR OR BACHELORETTE parties.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Maximum tour of only eight guests
Alcoholic Beverages
Most tours offered cheese platter
Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads)
Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes
Premium Wine Tasting
Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking
We love our pets but are unable to accommodate on our tours.
Pickup points
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Small Group Tour
Visit Appointment-only, private wineries and vineyards not open to the public. No Commercial Wineries or Tastings Rooms. Maximum group size is eight for a more personal and unique tasting experience.
Pickup included
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had a very enjoyable time...
Mark E,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a very enjoyable time with Scott and the various wine vineyards which were visited. Was very impressed to directly interact with the owners and gain insights to their perspectives on wine-making. This couldn’t have been found independently so we appreciate the connections.
Great wine tour experience
erikar039,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karina was an incredible wine tour guide! She was extremely knowledgeable about the wineries and the region, and she made the entire experience both fun and informative. She took great care of our group throughout the day, making sure everything ran smoothly and that we were comfortable the whole time. Her attention to detail and warm personality really made the tour special. Highly recommend booking a tour if you want a great wine tasting experience! 🍷
Great Day exploring the wine country in Santa Barbara
Ginnie H,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing all day tour to three beautiful wineries in Santa Barbara county. Our driver, Carlos, was great! I would definitely recommend.
Excellent and informative wine tour
SummerR181,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with our guide Carlos! We did this same tour last tear and loved it so much we came back again this year! We hit 3 different wineries this time with excellent wine and some pretty spectacular views. We were in excellent hands with our tour guide Carlos who not only studied with some of the best sommeliers, but also makes his own wine in Italy! I learned so much from him! He even sent links to books to read (also great restaurant recs) after the tour was over! We'll be back!
Fabulous Wine Tasting Experience
Tour36280783548,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were looking for a small private wine tasting and this tour really fit the bill. We were able to taste directly with the winemakers, which was a really special experience. These were wines we never would have been able to try without Scott and Sustainable Wine Tours. This was absolutely the best day we had in the Santa Barbara region and would recommend to anyone who has any interest in wine or learning more about wine. Scott was able to customize the tour based on our preferences and experience level and his thoughtfulness really shone through. 10/10 recommend!!
Shared Wine Tour Experience
catherineeV5490DT,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband Brian and I did the shared group wine tour yesterday and it was absolutely amazing. The wineries we saw, stories we heard and wine we tasted was exceptional. This is a wonderful experience and we highly recommend. Special thank you to our sommelier Carlos who made the whole day even more special. He shared history about Santa Barbara throughout the ride up to wine country and made sure we were taken care of the entire day. He even provided a list of recommendations for food and drink in the area. Carlos truly went above and beyond and we are so thankful for the experience!
Exceptional once in a lifetime wine tour
Selby370,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sustainable Wine Tours was brilliant at all stages - the pick up in a Mercedes, the explanation of the OWNERS/WINEMAKERS we would be privately meeting with at Marbeso, Dafoe and Happy Canyon Wineries . This is a once in a lifetime experience. Do not think this is just another wine tasting - you get to ask the winemakers questions. Every wine owner on this tour was passionate about their wine, how they make it and why they continue with it. Every one had a very interesting personality. I learned so much and was able to taste so much delicious wine. I had no idea that some wineries blend grapes, some do not own land but buy grapes and make exceptional wine. The lunch provided was delicious. Being in my fifties, I have travelled often but never have I ever gotten so much out of a tour of any kind. My husband has been to Bordeaux and is a wine collector - me I enjoy wine a little. It doesn’t matter on this tour, everyone will get lots out of this. Scott was fabulous explaining everything throughout the day. It was a remarkable day. On the return drive back, we ended up stuck in traffic due to an accident but Scott reversed and knew a different route back. Had we not had Scott’s experience we would have been stuck on this tight road for hours. You truly get what you pay for and then some…. The toughest decision you leave with is which wines to buy/ which wine clubs to join. If you can’t do this tour or don’t live near by, check out the various websites of the wineries or contact them - they ship around the US. They would all make delicious drinking/ gifts/ sharing opportunities and start great conversations with wine enthusiasts. If you just want the run of the mill tour - to be dropped off in the parking lot of a winery and picked up later this tour is not for you. If you want exceptional then book this tour!!! Cheers
great private wine tour
loricH7937UF,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour for our group of 16 was lovely. Tour guides took into consideration our request to spend less time driving - so the three stops were close together. the small batch family owned wineries we visited were very special and we learned their personal stories. the tour guides kept us very hydrated with complimentary water and the provided lunch was exceptional. They even went out of the way to provide non-alcoholic beer for our one guest who didn't drink. All in all, a successful tour!
A Wine Tour Worth Every Sip
LavaMom3,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Not your typical wine tour! This locally owned, sustainable experience takes you behind the scenes into clean winemaking—not big manufacturing. We were able to visit three wineries - each special in their own way. Scott was an excellent guide, and his attention to detail was second to none. Meeting the passionate owners of the wineries made it truly special. No pressure to buy, customizable wine club selections, plus a delicious lunch and charcuterie snack. Don’t miss this intimate, one-of-a-kind experience!
Great trip and highly recommended
A5944MXjimh,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott was very friendly and accommodating. The vineyards we visited were great and not typical. The owners were small businesses and they were very proud of their wines. We highly recommend this tour to the novice or experienced wine taster.
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