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Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn

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Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn
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Address:
3539 Sagunto St.
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone:
(805) 688-4142
Hours:
Lunch: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Website:
www.brothersredbarn.com/
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Brothers Restaurant

at the Red Barn

The Nichols Brothers

The Nichols brothers, Matt & Jeff, grew up in Ames, Iowa where their love of cooking, good food and a sense of family and community was nurtured. In the summer of 1996, they opened the original Brothers Restaurant in Solvang, which they soon outgrew. In 2002, the brothers brought fine dining to Mattei’s Tavern and are proud to have been the caretakers of that venerable spot until they opened Sides Hardware & Shoes – a Brothers Restaurant in Los Olivos in 2012.

Santa Barbara Wine Country restaurant

Santa Ynez

The 2013 opening of their second Santa Barbara Wine Country restaurant, Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn in Santa Ynez, allows them to offer visitors and locals alike great food, wine and hospitality. The brothers strive to have legendary service, innovative “made from scratch” cuisine, and a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere that causes you to return time and again.

Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn Location

Story of Soil

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Story of Soil
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Address:
2928 San Marcos Ave.
Los Olivos CA 93441
Phone:
(805) 686-1302
Website:
storyofsoilwine.com/story-of-soil
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Story of Soil Winery

As a small winery, Story of Soil, we can put more time, attention, and care into our wines (than the larger wineries can afford to, really). To make wines of the highest quality, we select vineyards that are farmed with the greatest level of care.

Single Vineyard Focus

We focus on single varietal and single vineyard. Single vineyard allows us to focus on “the place” the grapes are farmed and single varietal will show how each varietal is affected by that place (i.e. soil and microclimate).

Story of Soil Location

Kalyra Winery

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Kalyra Winery
Address:
343 N. Refugio Road
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Phone:
805-693-8864
Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 12-5pm
Saturday-Sunday 11am-5pm
Mondays closed
Website:
www.kalyrawinery.com
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Santa Barbara Wine Country

Kalyra Winery

  • Sampler Tasting Flight $25 includes logo glass
  • Dessert Tasting Flight $25 includes logo glass

Nestled among hundreds of acres of rolling vineyards is the original Kalyra Winery. With some of the most sweeping views in the Santa Barbara wine country, Kalyra Winery offers a laid-back beachcomber’s vibe to its tasting room and gift shop. You’ll be served from the bar featured in the ‘Sideways’ movie, and enjoy browsing the extensive Kalyra Boutique, located next to the tasting bar. Its full-length deck and side lawn offer a fantastic, tranquil picnic spot for your full tasting day as well.

Groups of 6 or more require reservations in advance.

How to contact us:

Event inquiries please send to kalyramarketing@gmail.com

Dogs Welcome

Dog Policy: We love all dogs! While they cannot be in the tasting room, you are welcome to bring leashed dogs on the outdoor patio.

Wine Tasting, Events, Private Events, Group Wine Tasting, Grape Stomp, Summer BBQ, Movies, Wine club, Weddings, Celebration of Life, LGBT celebrations, Memorials, Family Reunions

Kalyra Winery Location

Storm Wines

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Storm Wines
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Address:
2948 San Marcos Ave.
Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone:
(805) 350-9456
Hours:
Thursday - Monday: 11 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday-Wednesday: Closed
Website:
www.stormwines.com/
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Old World Influences – Storm Wines

In the hills of Santa Barbara County, focussing on old world influences and new world techniques. The Mediterranean climate, diverse soils, and exciting new opportunities in this growing Central Coast wine region have combined to drive Ernst’s passion for producing his wine. You’re invited to experience the unique personality of both vintage and site in Storm Wines.

Focus Classical Style

Storm is focused on making classically styled wines in their winery from proven vineyards in the Santa Barbara wine region; and wines with personality of vintage and site, where elegance is favored. His brother, Hannes, launched Storm Wines-South Africa in 2012. His focus is Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.

Santa Barbara County has diverse soils and microclimates within the county – near Solvang and Los Alamos – make it a region with endless possibilities for cool climate wines.

Storm Wines Location

Demetria Estate

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Demetria Estate
Address:
6701 Foxen Canyon Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
Phone:
(805) 686-2345
Website:
demetriaestate.com/
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Demetria Estate

Established in 2005, Demetria Estate is a family owned winery. Our goal is to produce wines of distinction and character rivaling those of the world’s greatest estates. Our wines are artfully crafted to showcase the unique growing conditions of the Santa Ynez Valley and Sta. Rita Hills. We believe that low yields, sustainable and biodynamic farming practices, and gentle winemaking produce wines of exceptional quality.

Greek heritage

Demetria Estate grew out of the desire of owners John and Sandra Zahoudanis to continue a family legacy connecting his Greek heritage with their family’s future. John grew up on a modest family farm at the base of Mount Olympus in Greece. The unparalleled beauty and Mediterranean feel of the Demetria Estate reminded John of his homeland and became the perfect location to carry on the family tradition of farming and careful stewardship of the land.

Call to make an appointment for one of the most unique wine tasting experiences in Santa Barbara Wine Country.

Demetria Estate Location

Dovecote Estate Winery & Ranch

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Dovecote Estate Winery & Ranch
Address:
9229 Alisos Canyon Road
Los Alamos, CA 93440
Phone:
805-570-0443
Hours:
Tastings are by appointment only:
Monday- Sunday: 11 am - 3:30 pm
(7 days a week)
Website:
dovecotewine.com/
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Dovecote Ranch and Estate Winery

Dovecote Ranch and Estate Winery is dedicated to growing and crafting wines that allow the beauty and character of our land to speak through them. Our 30-year old own-rooted vines and sandy-limestone soils produce small quantities of intensely concentrated cool-climate Rhône fruit. Local daily marine influence slows and extends ripening for uncommon complexity and grace.

Dovecote Wines

Dovecote Wines are completely farmed and made by hand with a deep respect and love for their origin. They are meant as an ode to our family’s gratitude in calling this special place home. In their creation, it is our hope that our lives contribute to their meaning, and their meaning contribute to the lives of those we share them with.

Please join us and we’d be honored to share our wines with you.

We believe wine is a four-dimensional picture of place and time. Establishing a personal connection with its physical source creates a uniquely expanded sensory experience. At Dovecote we craft wine as a means of enhancing our relationship with the land from which it originates, and we take pride in sharing this special awareness with others.

Taste at Mission Pond
Come experience Dovecote’s wines in their birthplace and immerse yourself in their origins and history. Visit Dovecote’s Mission Pond as our private guest. Pause, swirl, breathe deeply, and enjoy the gentle coastal air as you sip estate wines that share a common soul. Tastings are by appointment only: (805) 570-0443 or kristen@dovecote.com

Wedding & Private Event Venue
250 acres, three full days. Includes the Event Venue, Hacienda (sleeps 12-14, a perfect location to host the wedding party), & Casita (sleeps 2-4, a romantic & private oasis for the bride and groom).

Dovecote Estate Winery & Ranch Location

Cecco Ristorante

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Cecco Ristorante
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Address:
475 1st Street
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
(805) 688-8880
Hours:
Lunch: Mon-Sun 11:30am–3:00pm
Dinner: Sun-Thu 5–9pm, Fri-Sat 5–10pm
Website:
ceccoristorante.com/
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Cecco Ristorante –

Solvang

Cecco Ristorante – Seasonally inspired Italian cuisine featuring wood burning oven pizza, handmade pastas, cheese, and antipasti. We use farmer’s market and artisan products whenever possible.

Chef David Cecchini

California native and Solvang resident, Chef David Cecchini combines fresh ingredients with diverse influences and years of experience to offer rustic Italian Cuisine in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country.

CECCO is located in downtown Solvang at 475 1st Street. The food is Italian in spirit, using local and seasonal ingredients.The menu features Neapolitan inspired, thin crust pizzas baked in an Italian wood burning brick oven with two daily-changing special pies and a “piatto del giorno” from the oven.

CECCO’S menu is country casual and friendly, featuring hand made fresh pasta, salumi, salads, grilled meats and seafood. Local wines served by the bottle, glass and quartino are some of CECCO’S other tasteful offerings.

Cecco Ristorante Location

Clean Slate Wine Bar

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Clean Slate Wine Bar
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Address:
448 Atterdag Road
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
(805) 302-1787
Hours:
Monday - Tuesday 12 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday - Saturday 12 pm - 9 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm
Website:
www.cleanslatewinebar.com
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Clean Slate Wine Bar – Wine, Beer, and Food

Clean Slate Wine Bar features small production local wines as well as craft beers on tap. Wines and beers rotate quickly, and you never know what you’ll find. Bring your curiosity and come on in to sip something completely new.

Chef Melissa

Chef Melissa is from Louisiana, and her Cajun-accented cooking is so market-driven that the menu changes daily. She creates a collection of small plates and shareable dishes inspired by the freshest ingredients and whatever is currently in season. Come early, before it’s all gone, ‘cause we have been known to run out of food.

Clean the Slate

And when something runs out because the wine was limited production, the farmer sold out of produce, the beer was brewed in a small batch, or the local fisherman only caught so much, we “clean the slate” and start fresh. There’s always something new to try.

Since we opened, we’ve built a reputation as an inviting spot to experience the best of California Central Coast’s food and wine. Come and join us and hang out for a while.

No reservations necessary. We’re walk-in only. No time limit on tables, we want you to hang out and enjoy yourselves.

Clean Slate Wine Bar Location

Grimm’s Bluff

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Grimm's Bluff
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Address:
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave. #102
Los Olivos, CA 93460
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11-5
Friday & Saturday: 11-6
Website:
www.grimmsbluff.com
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Grimm’s Bluff Estate

Grimm’s Bluff Estate is a Demeter certified Biodynamic farm perched on the cliffs above the Santa Ynez River in the Happy Canyon AVA. The mineral driven wines draw flavors from ancient river stones along with the rich valley sunshine. Gobelet trained vines, aging in concrete eggs, and traditional winemaking are used to express the distinctive terroir of this breathtaking site.

Biodynamic & Organic

Planted to virgin soil, Rick and Aurora Grimm have been fully committed to Biodynamic & Organic practices in the vineyard, orchard, and animal pastures from inception. The 246 acre ranch is completely run on solar power with beautiful barns and workshops made from Forest Stewardship Council certified cedar.

Tasting Room now open in Los Olivos! Private tours and tastings at ranch by appointment only.

Grimm's Bluff Location

Standing Sun Wines

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Standing Sun Wines
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Address:
92 Second Street Unit D
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone:
8056939413
Hours:
Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm
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Standing Sun Wines

Buellton

Standing Sun Wines specialize in small lot, Rhone variety wines, from Santa Barbara County… with Standing Sun LIVE and ART Gallery. Celebrating WINE, ART & MUSIC… concerts, events and more.

Winemaker John Wright

Standing Sun Wines are handcrafted in small lots from some of Santa Ynez Valley’s premiere vineyards. Winemaker John Wright welcomes you!

Laura Wright, “quality control manager,” has spent the last twenty years on daytime television on such shows as The City, Guiding Light and now General Hospital, and is an Emmy winning actress.

Standing Sun Wines Location

Lumen Wines

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Lumen Wines
Address:
458 Bell St.
Los Alamos, CA 93440
Phone:
(805) 350-4054
Hours:
Wednesday-Sunday: 12pm-5:00pm
Website:
www.lumenwines.com
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Hands On Honest Winemaking

In 2012 Will Henry and Lane Tanner ran into each other in the Santa Maria Valley, and realized that they shared a common vision: to make wines from the best cool-climate vineyards in Santa Barbara County, and to follow a regimen consistent with California’s early days of hands-on, honest winemaking in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Memorable Wines

The duo asserts that the most balanced (and thus memorable) wines are made from fruit that is picked relatively early on the harvest calendar, the end result being a wine that is livelier on the palate, deeper in complexity, lower in alcohol, and more worthy of cellaring.

Lumen Wines Location

Santa Barbara Vintners

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Santa Barbara Vintners Association
Address:
597 Avenue of Flags, Suite 102
Buellton, CA 93427
Phone:
(805) 688-0881
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Website:
www.sbcountywines.com
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Santa Barbara Vintners

The Santa Barbara Vintners is a non-profit 501 (c) 6 organization founded in 1983 to support and promote Santa Barbara County as a world-class, authentic wine producing and wine grape growing region. The association produces festivals; educational seminars and tastings; and provides information to consumers, trade, and media.

  • Vintners Spring Weekend and Festival in April to herald the upcoming vintage
  • Celebration of Harvest Weekend and Festival in October during the excitement
    of the grape harvest
  • Produces and distributes an annual wine touring map

Promoting the Wine and Grape Industry

The organization’s mission is to promote the wine and grape industry of Santa Barbara County and, in doing so, bring favorable media coverage to the area and help support the tourism industry which is vital to the region.

Santa Barbara Vintners Association Location

Solvang Chamber of Commerce

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Solvang Chamber of Commerce
Address:
485 Alisal Road #245
Solvang, CA 93463
Phone:
(805) 688-0701
Hours:
Mon, Wed, and Fri. 10am-2pm
Also, By Appointment
Website:
www.solvangcc.com/
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Solvang Chamber of Commerce

The Solvang Chamber of Commerce is a champion of business, providing advocacy, education and resources to the business community.

Since 1921, the Solvang Chamber of Commerce has been working within the community to make Solvang a better place to do business. Creating an environment where businesses thrive is key to a strong community, economy and quality of life.

The Solvang Chamber of Commerce offers many benefits, some listed below.

  • Local Job Postings page
  • Monthly E-Newsletter and Updates
  • Sponsorship Opportunities for Events and Workshops
  • Special Events
    Sponsored to Promote your Business
  • Ribbon Cuttings and Press Events
  • Monthly Mixers & Networking Opportunity
  • Annual Installment Dinner
  • State of the City Luncheon
  • Representation: Issue based representation at the City, County and State level.
  • Economic Development: Representation on the City of Solvang Economic Development Committee to promote, support and strengthen business in Solvang.
  • Education: Chamber sponsored seminars and workshops on topics that directly affect your business.
  • Resources: Mentoring and Referrals to valuable business organizations.
  • Supporting business growth and access to capital
  • Outcome-driven Economic Development

Economic Development Collaborative

Regional convener, collaborator and strategist on economic development initiatives.
Retention and growth of our existing business base through business advising, training and lending.
Business attraction, by promoting our region’s assets, coordinating with cities and other stakeholders for effective response to new business opportunities.

Solvang Chamber of Commerce Location

Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

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Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden
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Address:
151 Sycamore Drive
Buellton, CA 93427
Website:
www.santaynezvalleybotanicgarden.com
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Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

Beauty and Serenity

Buellton

The botanic garden is dedicated to bringing beauty, serenity and the joys of the physical environment to the community in which we live in ways that encourage appreciation and educations in the arts, a deeper understanding of the order of the natural world and the significance of nature in our lives.

Explore Natural Environment

The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation is dedicated to encouraging children to explore, adults to learn, and individuals of all ages to discover the beauty, serenity and joy of our diverse natural environment and its significance in our lives.

Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Location

Pico Restaurant

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Pico Restaurant
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Address:
458 Bell Street
Los Alamos, CA 93440
Phone:
(805) 344-1122
Hours:
Wed - Fri: 3-8pm
Sat - Sun: noon-8pm
Website:
www.losalamosgeneralstore.com
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Pico Restaurant ~

Pico Restaurant at the Los Alamos General Store – Pico’s mission is to create innovative food from local ingredients, carefully sourced from farmers who are committed to sustainable, regenerative, and humane practices.

The chef, Cameron Ingle, is driven by his passion for hunting and foraging. His dream has always been to create a true farmer-driven menu.

The Los Alamos General Store

Enjoy dinner in the garden or in the grand room which served as the town’s General Store until the 1990s. Pico boasts WE Top 100 Wine Restaurants in America 2019. Hosting a large selection of wines with a bias toward small, handcrafted wines that express a sense of place.

Pico shares it a location with Lumen wines, made by acclaimed winemaker Lane Tanner.

Lumen Wine Club members receive a free Premium Lumen flight, as well as 25% off Lumen Wines all year long - both at home and at Pico.

Pico Restaurant Location