Zaca Mesa Vineyards

Pros: Great wine, lovely tasting room.
Cons: Can't afford to buy it all.

Being a big fan of the Rhone varietals - Syrah, Viognier, Grenache, Barbera, Mourvedre - I was extremely excited to visit Zaca Mesa. They are one of the larger and better producers of Rhone wines in Santa Barbara County. At least in my opinion. They are...

Pros: Scenic - not just for wine lovers
Cons: you tell me

Zaca Mesa is the most 'user-friendly' vineyard in the Los Olivos area for a number of reasons.

1.) Most beautiful picnic area - includes giant chess set.
2.) Best Tasting area - numerous tasting stations - and they provide water to...

Pros: Lovely wines, with an amazing variety, good people, beautiful scenery, relaxing and traditional.
Cons: Non!

We have been visiting Zaca Mesa now for over 14 years. We never tire of it. We have always had a special place for it in our hearts. We used to love Zach and Maisy and were so upset when they were no longer there...We think they should get new dogs because it truly makes the place. We love the hilltop picnic area and will say that our initials are carved in one of the picnic tables.

It's beautiful, the wine is fabulous and it's really just one of my favorite places to visit while in the area.