All states›Wineries Offering Wine by the Glass›California›Santa Ynez

Wineries Offering Wine by the Glass in Santa Ynez, CA

5 of the 37 wineries we list in Santa Ynez have wine by the glass available.

This directory features wineries and tasting rooms that offer individual glass pours alongside standard tasting flights. Visitors can order full 5-ounce glasses ranging from current releases to reserve vintages without committing to a full bottle purchase. Many featured locations serve pours in varietal-specific Riedel or crystal glassware for optimal tasting.

  1. Carr Winery

    3563 Numancia St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9567

    TastingsOutdoor seatingPrivate events
    Call Website Directions

  2. CrossHatch Winery

    1090 Edison St # 104, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

    Mon,Thu 12-6pm; Fri-Sat 12-7pm; Sun 12-6pm

    TastingsOutdoor seating
    Call Website Directions

  3. Dierberg Vinyards

    2121 Alisos Ave, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

    Daily 11am-5pm

    TastingsOutdoor seatingDog friendly
    Call Directions

  4. Gainey Estate Vineyards

    3950 E Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-94ND

    Daily 11am-5pm

    TastingsFood servedOutdoor seatingPrivate events
    Call Website Directions

  5. Star Lane Vineyard

    2121 Alisos Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-9390

    Daily 11am-5pm

    TastingsOutdoor seatingDog friendly
    Call Website Directions
Patio seating limits apply: Some estate wineries restrict by-the-glass service to designated patio or lawn areas and require bottle purchases for indoor seated tasting areas.

Also in Santa Ynez

More in Santa Ynez and California

Wineries Offering Wine by the Glass near Santa Ynez

Good to know

How much does a glass of wine cost at a winery tasting room?

A standard 5-ounce glass of current vintage wine at US tasting rooms costs between $12 and $22. Reserve bottles, single-vineyard designates, or estate sparkling wines poured in crystal glassware typically range from $25 to $45 per glass.

Do I need a reservation to order wine by the glass?

While weekday walk-ins for glass service are common, roughly 60% of estate wineries require advance reservations on Fridays through Sundays. Unreserved glass-pour seating is often limited to outdoor picnic tables or lawn areas on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can I bring my own crystal glassware or wine markers to the winery?

Wineries provide their own varietal glassware (such as Riedel or Schott Zwiesel) and generally prohibit outside glass containers for safety and liability reasons. Removable silicone wine glass markers or glass charms are permitted at informal lawn seating areas, but staff prefer guests use provided glassware without modification.