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Los Olivos Wine Merchant – Premium California Central Coast Wines Since 1995
Your Premier Wine Destination in Santa Barbara County
The Los Olivos Wine Merchant is the premier retailer for California Central Coast wines in the heart of Santa Ynez Valley wine country. With over 250 wines carefully curated from Santa Barbara County to Monterey County, plus select vintages from other prestigious California wine regions and noteworthy international wines, we offer the most comprehensive selection of Central Coast wines in Los Olivos.
Award-Winning Wine Selection & Expert Curation
Our Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Wine Lists in the Country”by OpenTable and awarded “Best Restaurants for Wine” by Wine Spectator since 2007. This recognition reflects our commitment to showcasing the exceptional quality of Santa Barbara County wines and Paso Robles vintages.
Expert Wine Guidance & Personalized Service
Our knowledgeable wine staff and certified sommeliers are passionate about California Central Coast wines and always available to guide you toward finding wines that perfectly match your palate preferences and budget. Whether you’re seeking an everyday sipper under $20 or a special occasion bottle, our wine experts will help you discover your next favorite.
Our wine services include:
- Personalized wine recommendations based on taste preferences
- Food and wine pairing consultations
- Wine education about Central Coast appellations and winemaking
- Custom wine selections for special events and gifts
Unique & Hard-to-Find Wines
We pride ourselves on carrying rare Central Coast wines and small-production vintages that you won’t find at typical wine stores or restaurants. Our selection includes:
- Boutique winery exclusives from local Santa Barbara County producers
- Limited release wines from renowned Central Coast vintners
- Library wines and aged vintages from top producers
- Natural wines and biodynamic wines from sustainable producers
- International selections from renowned wine regions worldwide
Wine by the Glass & Tasting Experience
Experience our extensive wine by the glass program featuring over 30 selections daily, focusing primarily on local Santa Barbara wines and Central Coast varietals. Our rotating wine menu ensures you can always discover something new from California’s most exciting wine region.
Wine tasting highlights:
- Daily wine flights featuring Central Coast themes
- Varietal comparisons across different appellations
- Seasonal wine features highlighting harvest releases
Wine Merchant Hours:
- Open daily for wine sales and consultation
- Wine tastings available during restaurant hours
- Private wine tastings by appointment
- Group wine experiences for wine clubs and corporate events
- Visit our Wine Merchant and shop ONLINE
Come discover why we’re recognized as the premier destination for California Central Coast wines in Santa Ynez Valley wine country.
Wine ClubsWe offer several unique wine clubs!
Do you love California Central Coast wines? Our wine clubs offer the most customized experience for Central Coast wine lovers! Four times a year we select local wines based on the criteria that you specify. You choose whether you want red wines, white wines, or both. You choose the club that fits your price point. We even have a club designated for Pinot lovers!
Our goal is to turn you on to your new favorite wines!
Valued wine club members receive:
- 10% off retail wines in person and online for clubs offering 2-3 bottles per release
- 15% off retail wines in person and online for clubs offering 6 or more bottles per release or multi club members.
- Discounts on food and wine when dining at the Los Olivos Café
- Loyalty Points accrue when dining at the Café and purchasing wines. Every 200 points equal $15 credit towards dining (on top of member-only discount)
- Early invites to special events
- Recipe by our Los Olivos Café chef with each wine club
Featured WinemakerGet to know the winemaker
Getting to know a wine is about getting to know the winemaker. Our Featured Winemaker series is an ideal way to meet the talented winemakers of our dynamic local California wine scene and learn what makes their wine unique. Our popular Featured Winemaker interviews at the wine merchant give our customers a chance to learn more about these winemakers and their background stories.
View our BLOG to see our past winemaker interviews!