Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards

Santa Barbara County · Santa Ynez Valley · Santa Ynez Valley AVA
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Hours
Daily 11am-4pm
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Phone
(805) 688-9339
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Tasting Fee
From $20
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Reservations
Walk-ins welcome
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Est.
1972

About Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards

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The core is estate Rhône varieties from one of the county's long-established vineyard properties; the visual and experiential anchor is a spacious estate with picnic-friendly grounds and a clear Rhône education angle. Before setting out for Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards, confirm the current visitor address, hours and tasting format directly. For Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards, 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. The payoff at Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards is specificity: a visit tied to Santa Ynez Valley / Foxen Canyon rather than one that feels interchangeable with the next tasting room. For Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards, give it enough time to compare wines thoughtfully, then use a nearby meal or contrasting producer to round out the day.

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Zaca Mesa WineryZaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards is one of Santa Barbara County's most historically founding-significance and Rhône-variety-pioneering wine estates.
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The Foxen CanyonThe Foxen Canyon Road Los Olivos mesa plateau property, established in 1972 as one of Santa Barbara County's earliest commercial wine enterprises, created a Santa Ynez Valley mesa plateau wine estate identity that has been consistently committed to Rhône variety production since the estate's earliest pioneering plantings of Syrah, Grenache, Roussanne, and Viognier in the 1970s and 1980s when these varieties were largely unknown to California wine consumers.
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Zaca Mesa's mostZaca Mesa's most consequential contribution to California wine is the winemakers it trained: Jim Clendenen (Au Bon Climat), Adam Tolmach (Ojai Vineyard), and Bob Lindquist (Qupé) all learned their craft there before establishing some of the most celebrated Santa Barbara County wine programs of the modern era. That record makes the Los Olivos mesa plateau estate a founding wine estate in the region.
"The most historically Santa Barbara County Rhône-variety-pioneering and mesa-plateau-specifically-elevated wine estate."
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards?

Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards's tasting room hours are Daily 11am-4pm. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Do I need a reservation to visit Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards?

Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards generally welcomes walk-ins, though reservations are a good idea on busy weekends.

Is Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards?

Tastings at Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards generally fall in the $$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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