Riverbench Vineyard & Winery

Santa Barbara County · Santa Maria Valley · Santa Maria Valley AVA
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Hours
Daily 10am-4pm
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Phone
(805) 937-8340
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Tasting Fee
From $15
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Reservations
Walk-ins welcome
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Est.
1973

About Riverbench Vineyard & Winery

Riverbench Vineyard & Winery is the kind of Santa Barbara County stop that makes more sense when you know what sets it apart before you arrive. In Santa Maria Valley / Santa Barbara, the experience is shaped by both the wines and the way the producer connects them to place. When you place Riverbench Vineyard & Winery in the region, Santa Maria Valley offers a broad, open landscape with strong coastal influence, long-established vineyard sites and a slower agricultural feel than the busier tasting towns to the south. Riverbench Vineyard & Winery's background gives the visit more substance than a standard regional flight.

The strongest flight at Riverbench Vineyard & Winery will explain decisions, not simply recite tasting notes. Food-minded guests can ask how Riverbench Vineyard & Winery expects Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wine to behave at the table. The best way to taste at Riverbench Vineyard & Winery is to let Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wine create a sequence. For Riverbench Vineyard & Winery, begin with the clearest introduction to the house style, then move toward a wine that changes the vineyard, vintage or technique so the differences have context.

For the right guest, Riverbench Vineyard & Winery can become a memorable anchor rather than a quick tasting stop. Food, children, pets and accessibility at Riverbench Vineyard & Winery should be confirmed for the chosen experience. Give Riverbench Vineyard & Winery a quick logistics check before the drive: current hours, exact guest entrance, reservation expectations and tasting fees. For Riverbench Vineyard & Winery, that small step protects the pace of the day and is particularly useful during harvest, holidays and event weekends. For a well-paced Santa Barbara itinerary, Riverbench Vineyard & Winery works best as an anchor or meaningful mid-day stop rather than a rushed add-on. For Riverbench Vineyard & Winery, the more curious you are about place and production, the more the visit has to offer.

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Riverbench Vineyard &Riverbench Vineyard & Winery takes its name from its terrain, the river bench, the flat elevated ground above the Sisquoc River in the Santa Maria Valley where the estate's vineyards are planted.
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It is aIt is a topographic name that describes exactly where the wines come from: above the river, on the bench, in the Santa Maria Valley.
"The 1973 Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay and Pinot Noir estate, Riverbench is named."
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Featured Wines

Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Santa Maria Valley · Riverbench Estate
Chardonnay from Riverbench Vineyard & Winery (Santa Maria Valley, Riverbench Estate).
Estate
★★★★☆
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Santa Maria Valley · Riverbench Estate
Riverbench's bench-terrain Santa Maria Valley Pinot, cool maritime Pinot Noir from one of the valley's most established family estates on Foxen Canyon Road.
Estate
★★★★☆

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Riverbench Foxen Canyon Walk-In
Daily walk-in at one of Santa Maria Valley's historically founding estates (est. 1973), Riverbench Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the river-bench terrain on Foxen Canyon Road. Dog-friendly, picnic, family-welcoming.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Riverbench Vineyard & Winery?

Riverbench Vineyard & Winery's tasting room hours are Daily 10am-4pm. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Do I need a reservation to visit Riverbench Vineyard & Winery?

Riverbench Vineyard & Winery generally welcomes walk-ins, though reservations are a good idea on busy weekends.

Is Riverbench Vineyard & Winery dog-friendly?

Yes - Riverbench Vineyard & Winery is dog-friendly. Call ahead to confirm current pet policies before you visit.

Is Riverbench Vineyard & Winery wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Riverbench Vineyard & Winery offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

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