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Sustainable Vine Wine Tours

3981 La Colina, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
805 698 3911
Ranked #4 of 41 tours in Santa Barbara
5.0 of 5 stars 80 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Sustainable Vine Wine Tours offers group and private winery tours to Santa Barbara's Santa Ynez Valley. Tours focus on tasting high quality wines...... more » Owner description: Sustainable Vine Wine Tours offers group and private winery tours to Santa Barbara's Santa Ynez Valley. Tours focus on tasting high quality wines while learning about the regions rich history, grape cultivation techniques, and the process of wine making. Locations visited focus on sustainable farming techniques including Organic and Biodynamic. All inclusive tours include door-to-door transportation, all tasting fees, a delicious organic picnic lunch, and a knowledgeable tour guide. « less
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Los Angeles, California
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

This is more than a 5 star tour, we loved it!!!!! We got picked up from our hotel on time and we driven to 3 wineries. Brian, the owner/driver, knew so much about wine and he was very passionate about what he does. Even though it was our first wine tour, he explained everything clearly to everyone and took us... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

So we never did a tour before! Reviews removed suspecion but the proof was in the tour. You do not have to be a wine snob or know anything about wines to enyoy Bryan's educational, unpretentious, delicious and love of vine filled tour. Wroth every penny. And his personal attention to every detail is a welcome surprise. Beauty is evident... More

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San Diego, CA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

When I saw that almost all of the reviews were 5 star, I honestly found it hard to believe; nothing could be THAT good. Wrong. It's all true. My wife & I took this tour the last Friday in March. Bryan is personable, efficient and knows a huge amount about wine. On our trip, we visited three wineries. Bryan's relationship... More

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Telluride, Colorado
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012
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We loved every minute of our day wine tour with Brian! He was very knowledgable and catered to our group (5 women and a couple on the group tour). We loved the places he took us to and thought the tour could also be called the "Sideways" tour as he showed us clips from the movie when we were at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

This all-day tour of 3 vineyards/wineries was an exceptionally well-organized and enjoyable experience. Bryan Hope, the owner and tour guide, is exceedingly knowledgeable about how sustainable wine making is done -- who knew (we didn't!) that there are differences between organic, bio-dynamic and sustainable ways of growing grapes and making wine! And it seems a lot more "scientific" to write... More

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Long Beach, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

This is one of the most memorable experiences that I have every had. Everything about this tour is sensational. Brian is great and knows everything about this region. If you are looking for a truly fantastic time in Santa Barbara, then look no further. More

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Orlando
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

Just back from Santa Barbara where we had a great day of wine tasting with Brian of Sustainable Vine. We were picked up on time where we were scheduled to meet. The vehicle is very comfortable. Brian is great. He has terrific knowledge not only of the area but the particular characteristics of the area that influence the wines and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011
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Always wanted to do a wine tour, so glad I picked this one! Bryan is absolutely an amazing guy! He picks you up and drops you back off at your hotel. You tour 3 wineries and enjoy tastings at each tasting room. We visited Alma Rosa, Stolpman, and Demetria and purchased bottles at each tasting room. Bryan has loads of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

while in the s.b. area w/nine h.s. buddies we scheduled a private tour w/BRIAN....he is such a warm and personable fellow but we did have a scheduling mix up.... we had rescheduled the tour and thought that it would be fine..BUT we were waiting for the tour van to arrive and it wasn't coming...so we called up BRIAN and questioned... More

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Catonsville, Maryland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011

I did a lot of research and stumbled upon Sustainable Vine. The reviews were excellent and we decided to book. If I could come up with a adjectives to surpass the word excellent I would. Bryan and the tour made our trip. Everything about the day was wonderful. Bryan clearly has fantastic relationships with the wineries and his enthusiasm is... More

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