Tercero Wines

Santa Barbara County · Santa Ynez Valley · Santa Ynez Valley AVA
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Hours
Thu-Sun 11am-5pm (by appointment)
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Phone
(805) 693-0305
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Tasting Fee
From $25
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
2007

About Tercero Wines

Tercero Wines is the kind of Santa Barbara County stop that makes more sense when you know what sets it apart before you arrive. In Los Olivos / Santa Barbara County, the experience is shaped by both the wines and the way the producer connects them to place. Around Tercero Wines, the village setting in Los Olivos gives wine travelers flexibility, from quick comparative tastings to a slower day built around food and nearby estates. For a traveler sorting through Santa Barbara County options, Tercero Wines stands apart because of Rhône varieties, Gewürztraminer, and other expressive small-lot wines, supported by an experience best summarized as a conversational tasting room where winemaker-led education is part of the appeal. Using Rhône varieties, Gewürztraminer, and other expressive small-lot wines as the organizing idea keeps the profile precise without pretending that every current release is permanent.

Because the memorable feature is a conversational tasting room where winemaker-led education is part of the appeal, the profile can help readers decide whether to make it an anchor stop or a shorter contrast. For Tercero Wines, the most useful tasting question is how the decisions a traveler must make shows up in the current lineup. For Tercero Wines, start with a representative pour, then compare across vineyard, vintage or style if the flight allows it. For Tercero Wines, food-minded visitors can also ask which bottle the team would put on the table. Key fields for Tercero Wines are the precise guest entrance, current schedule, booking platform, cancellation terms, tasting cost, food options, age restrictions, animal policy, group ceiling, and accessible route.

Its page can unite Rhône varieties, Gewürztraminer, and other expressive small-lot wines with the traveler-facing idea of a conversational tasting room where winemaker-led education is part of the appeal. Before setting out for Tercero Wines, confirm the current visitor address, hours and tasting format directly. For Tercero Wines, a reservation is a smart choice when one is offered, especially on weekends or for groups, and current fees are worth checking before you build the day around a particular experience. Tercero Wines is best for travelers who want a stop with enough substance to remember after the day is over. For Tercero Wines, pair it with one or two nearby producers rather than overloading the schedule, and leave room for the conversation and setting to do some of the work.

A Rhone specialist's intimate Los Olivos tasting room where the winemaker himself tailors the flight to your palate.
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A Rhone Rangers leaderOwner-winemaker Larry Schaffer, UC Davis-trained and 2025 Rhone Rangers board president.
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Fruit-first, neutral-oak styleSmall lots from top vineyards across nearly every Santa Barbara County AVA.
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Delicious odditiesA Mourvedre rose, the chillable red aberration, Gewurztraminer, Counoise and Cabernet Franc.
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Owner-hosted hospitalityLarry often pours personally, tailoring flights with his how-do-you-take-your-coffee approach.
"Tercero Wines is the kind of Santa Barbara County stop that makes more sense when you know what sets it apart before you arrive."
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Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Tercero Wines, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Santa Ynez Valley producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Tercero Wines?

Tercero Wines's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Tercero Wines dog-friendly?

Yes - Tercero Wines is dog-friendly. Call ahead to confirm current pet policies before you visit.

Is Tercero Wines wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Tercero Wines offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Tercero Wines?

Tastings at Tercero Wines generally fall in the $$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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