A Santa Barbara winemaking pioneer devoted to Sauvignon Blanc, set in the Los Olivos District.
The Brander Vineyard was founded in 1975 by Fred Brander, making it one of the winemaking pioneers of Santa Barbara County. Brander chose the south-facing site for its soil and climate, and built a reputation centered on classically styled Sauvignon Blanc and Bordeaux varieties.
The estate vineyard lies in the Los Olivos District AVA, with a small chateau-style tasting room among the vines. Tastings are relaxed and grape-focused, with charcuterie available.
Tastings spotlight estate Sauvignon Blanc alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties, with charcuterie offered. Reservations are recommended.
Worth knowing: Founder Fred Brander is recognized as one of California's leading Sauvignon Blanc specialists and a pioneer of Santa Barbara County winemaking.
| 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 The Brander Vineyard 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 The Brander Vineyard, 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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