The winery of Sta. Rita Hills pioneer Richard Sanford, devoted to organic, cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Alma Rosa was founded in 2005 by Richard Sanford, the first person to plant Pinot Noir in the Sta. Rita Hills back in 1971. The winery built its name on organically farmed, cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from its estate vineyards.
The estate's El Jabali and La Encantada vineyards sit on the slopes of the Sta. Rita Hills, both certified organic. The downtown Solvang tasting room brings those estate wines into the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.
Tastings pour estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the certified-organic Sta. Rita Hills vineyards, with vineyard hikes and tastings offered at the estate. Walk-ins are welcome and reservations are recommended.
Worth knowing: Founder Richard Sanford planted the first Pinot Noir in the Sta. Rita Hills in 1971, pioneering what became one of California's premier cool-climate AVAs.
| Group | Guests | |
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| Couples & small groups — Business Sedan / SUV | 1–6 guests | Get quote → |
| Friends & celebrations — First-Class SUV | up to 6 | Get quote → |
| The whole crew — Executive Sprinter | up to 14 | Get quote → |
| Big celebrations — Party Bus | up to 32 | Get quote → |
Yes. We run private door-to-door trips to Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards from Los Angeles and the surrounding area (about 45 minutes from Santa Barbara, 2.5 hours from LA). You're picked up at your home or hotel and brought home the same way, with no one in your group driving.
As an hourly charter: one flat hourly rate covering the vehicle, your dedicated chauffeur, water, and all driving for the day. You get the price upfront — no surge, no surprises.
Reservations are recommended at Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, especially on weekends. Give us your date and group size and we'll help line up timed tastings across your stops.
Absolutely. Most Santa Ynez Valley days are three to four tastings with a long lunch. Tell us your taste and we'll suggest a route and keep the car with you all day.
Tell us your date and group size — we'll handle the rest.
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