Private and Exclusive Wineries
Wonderful time to elevate your spirit!
What’s in store for you…Amidst the endless romantic vines and rolling hills, you’ll discover the hidden gems of Santa Barbara wine country. Come taste rare vintages, discover new varietals, or try barrel tasting. It’s your personal Santa Barbara wine tour experience, and Villa Wine Tour will ensure that it is a very special one. Wine Country is a deep-rooted passion; a lifestyle… and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Villa Wine Tour has catered to the most discriminating traveler, providing private SB wine tours that are unique to each client’s taste and wine preferences. Whether you are a wine novice, or an experienced collector, we will custom tailor the right tour for you. Our long-lasting relationships with vintners and winemakers in this region are the key to unlocking exclusive access to the road less traveled. It’s this intimate experience and one-on-one connection that sets us apart. As our guest, during your unforgettable stay in wine country, let us pamper you with our signature chauffeur services. We provide the highest level of service and comfort without compromise.
Raise your glass for a toast: here’s to a beautiful journey, amazing wine tasting, and a luxurious experience unlike any other. Cheers!
Tours
An amazing and unique experience!
First time to Santa Barbara county wine region? Our tour will take you around the valley to explore the different AVA’s that make up the Santa Ynez Valley. Here you will experience the west to east growing regions that make our county one of the most unique in the world. From Alaska to Chile this is the biggest valley where on some days you will gain one degree for each mile east you go. Cool climate pinot noir to the hotter areas producing outstanding cabernet sauvignon. State of the art architecture or rustic wineries built years ago could be on your days visit. All wine tours are customized to your curiosity. From novice to expert we can lay out the perfect tasting day! For fifty years Santa Barbara County has been producing award winning wines. Let’s get you up there to explore this wonderful area.
“Santa Barbara is the most exciting wine destination in the U.S.” – Forbes
Gallery
A fun and knowledgeable journey into the “wine world”.
Let’s go off the beaten path
Villa Wine Tour leverages its relationships with local vintners and other winemakers to unlock intimate experiences across the region. On our tours you might find yourself barrel-tasting with a winemaker, climbing aboard an ATV to spin around the vineyard or doing a tasting amongst the vines.
Team
Meet Our Experts
Sean Larkins
Operations Manager and Driver
28
years in the wine business with long standing relationships with the wineries in Santa Barbara Count
Gabriella Larkins
Administrative and Marketing Manager
20 years in the wine industry.
GM for Villa Wine Tour and Villa Wine Bar
Pricing
Exclusive Tour
1 – 2 People
$800
3 People
$1000
4 – 6 People
$300 per person
7 – 13 People
$250 per person
The exclusive tour has an exclusive access offering winery and vineyard tours and seated private tastings making a one on one unique experience. Most of the wineries are not open to the general public.
*20% gratuity added to groups of 4 or more. Prices include all of the tasting fees, gourmet picnic lunch, water bottles
and driving.
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Cancelation Policy
If the tour is cancelled less than 24 hours upon pick up time, 100% of the tour cost will be charged.
If the tours is cancelled between 72 and 24 hours, 50% of the tour cost will be incurred.
If the tour is cancelled within more than 72 hours upon pick up time, NO CHARGE will be incurred.
FAQ
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Pick up is 10am and return drop off around 5pm
1-2 people $800.00
3 people $1000.00
4-6 people $300.00 each
7-13 $250.00 each
20% gratuity added to groups of 4 or more. Prices include all of the tasting fees, gourmet picnic lunch, water bottles and driving.
1. Our full service concierge team.
2. All tasting fees and insiders access to premium wineries not open to the general public.
3. Average tour time is 7 hours – pick up and drop off at your desired location in the Santa Barbara area or Santa Ynez.
4. A private host with in-depth knowledge of the local wine region.
Is lunch included?
Yes we have a selection of lunch items to choose from as well as water for the entire day.
What is the gourmet picnic lunch menu?
SANDWICHES
Options: Sandwiches are listed with bread options. For dietary restrictions we can offer a gluten-free bread option. Feel free to customize your order (i.e., no mayo, no onions, dairy-free, add avocado etc.) All sandwiches come with your choice of potato chips or carrot and celery sticks.
Avocado Delight
Avocado, lettuce, tomato, carrots, cucumbers, cheddar cheese, vegenaise (veggie mayo), and Spike seasoning
Ultimate Veggie
Hummus, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, red onion
Mom’s Tuna
Dolphin-safe tuna salad, vegenaise, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber
Figueroa
Roast beef, cheddar, lettuce, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, horseradish, mayonnaise
Turkey Galore
Roasted turkey, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, carrots, onions, mustard, mayonnaise
Italian Sub
Ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, tomato, red onion, lettuce, Italian dressing, mayonnaise, mustard, pepperoncini on hoagie roll.
Southwest Blackened Chicken
Blackened chicken with green ortega chilies (not hot) and melted jack cheese, tomato, red onion, lettuce, and cilantro mayo on fresh baked ciabatta bread
BLT
Nitrate-free bacon, lettuce, tomato, veganaise on sourdough
Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Date
Nitrate-free bacon, goat cheese, dates, arugula and balsamic glaze on fresh baked ciabatta bread
Grilled Tri Tip
Freshly grilled tri tip, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro mayo, pico de gallo, on a hoagie roll.
SALADS
Chicken Caesar Salad
Roast chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons, red onion, tomato, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
Asian Salad
Mixed greens, roast turkey, red and green bell peppers, golden raisins, sliced almonds, asian dressing
Cobb Salad
Romaine, roast turkey, hard boiled egg, bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes, ranch dressing
Greek Salad
Mixed greens, dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), kalamata olives, cucumber, feta, red onion, Greek dressing
Santa Barbara Wineries we work with:
Babcock;
Beckmen;
Bella Cavali;
Crown Point;
Pence;
Dierberg;
Refugio Ranch;
Dragonette;
Grassini;
Grimm’s Bluff;
Happy Canyon;
VineyardsJonata/The Hilt;
Kaena;
LaBarge;
Larner;
Lavender Oak;
McKinney;
Melville;
Peake Ranch;
Piazza Family;
Liquid Farms;
Folded Hills;
Section Wines;
Spear;
Stolpman;
Strange Family;
Tyler.
How many wineries are included in the day?
Three wineries.
How do we choose the wineries?
With enough lead time we choose around your interests. Such as varietals, locations etc.
Where do we get picked up?
We pick you up at your hotel or residence anywhere in Santa Barbara.
Cancelation Policy
If the tour is cancelled less than 24 hours upon pick up time, 100% of the tour cost will be charged.
If the tours is cancelled between 72 and 24 hours, 50% of the tour cost will be incurred.
If the tour is cancelled within more than 72 hours upon pick up time, NO CHARGE will be incurred.
