Explore four family-owned wineries and enjoy a gourmet picnic on an exclusive 6-hour wine tour in Santa Barbara. Discover why this private adventure with Rooted Vine Tours is perfect for wine lovers seeking something special.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly seated with some standing and light walking.
Wildlife
History
Santa Barbara’s wine culture dates back to the 18th century with Spanish missions planting the first grapevines.
Conservation
Many wineries in the region practice sustainable viticulture to protect soil health and local ecosystems.
Rooted Vine Tours
Explore four family-owned wineries and enjoy a gourmet picnic on an exclusive 6-hour wine tour in Santa Barbara. Discover why this private adventure with Rooted Vine Tours is perfect for wine lovers seeking something special.
Rooted Vine Tours is a Santa Barbara, California tour operator specializing in small-group wine country experiences. Rooted Vine Tours offers a signature 6-hour Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour that visits four wineries, highlighting small, family-owned and small-production producers. Tours include door-to-door transportation and a gourmet picnic lunch. Routes vary daily through California’s wine country, drawing from a network of more than 25 wineries to create a different tasting itinerary each day.
Rooted Vine Tours also offers Corporate Wine Tours & Team Building designed for company groups. Corporate outings include all-inclusive wine tastings, door-to-door transportation, and a picnic lunch. Teams can enhance their day with optional activities such as creative painting sessions, hot air balloon rides, or scenic horseback riding to add a memorable team-bonding element.
Tours visit a mixture of vineyard locations and small production tasting rooms to provide a full wine tasting experience. Guests are asked to provide an email address at the time of booking for important tour updates. Rooted Vine Tours emphasizes access to family-owned wineries and curated tasting routes that change daily, offering repeat visitors a fresh experience. Rooted Vine Tours operates a numbered Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour and a standard Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour, both focused on small-production and family-owned wineries. The combination of door-to-door transportation, varied daily routes, and curated picnic lunches makes each six-hour outing relaxed and approachable for visitors of all experience levels.
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Tours depart the Santa Barbara area
Tour Length
6 hours
Signature tour visits four wineries
Group Style
Small-group tours
Personal tasting experiences
Wineries Network
25+ wineries
Rotating daily routes
Book the 6-hour experience with door-to-door transport, four winery stops, and a gourmet picnic lunch — select corporate team-building add-ons where available.
Stay Hydrated Throughout the Tour
Bring a bottle of water to stay refreshed between tastings and while traveling between wineries.
Dress for Comfort and Style
Wear comfortable shoes for walking vineyards and smart casual attire suitable for winery visits.
Bring a Valid ID
All guests must carry valid identification as wine tastings are age-restricted to 21+.
Limit Alcohol Consumption
Pace your tastings to fully enjoy each winery and stay safe during the tour.
Comfortable walking shoes
Ideal for navigating winery grounds and vineyards with ease.
Sunglasses
Protect your eyes from California’s bright sun while touring vineyards.
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Light jacket or sweater
Provides warmth for cooler mornings and evenings during fall tours.
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Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings while reducing plastic waste.