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
	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

	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

	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

	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

	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

	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

	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

	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

	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

	McKeon-Phillips - The winery is the best kept secret in Santa Barbara County. Nestled quietly away in the Vintner’s Plaza in Santa Maria, California. We have been producing increasingly outstanding, award-winning, handcrafted and unique wines since 1982. McKeon-Phillips Winery brings to the central coast of California the very best of European and Early American style of apprenticeship to the making of its fine wines. McKeon-Phillips Winery is essentially a family run operation that makes small lots only the highest quality premium wines. The Tasting room is open daily, 11 6 2115 S. Blosser Road. #114, Santa Maria. (805) 928-3025

	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

	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

	Tres Hermanas Vineyard & Winery - The winery was founded in 2001 by Marvin and Paulette Teixeira with the planting of a small vineyard on their cattle ranch. Tres Hermanas (Three Sisters) was named for the couples three daughters, Stacey, Tracey & Marcey. The wine label features the barn that exhibits the JT cattle brand, which was Marvin’s fathers brand, used to identify cattle today. The barn still exists on the winery property. The ranch is still headquarters for the family cattle operation. The winery’s first harvest was in the fall of 2003 with the tasting room opening in July of 2007. Tasting room open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily 9660 Foxen Canyon Road (Between Zaca Mesa and Foxen Wineries) Santa Maria, CA 93455 (805) 937-8451

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