We anticipate and are excited to be offering our Wine Tours beginning June 15, 2020   Dear Valued Customers, I would like to address our commitment regarding COVID-19 safety precautions and your Wine Tour experience with Stagecoach Co. Wine Tours, Inc.  First, all vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned before and after each tour. Our Tour Hosts will keep their hands sanitized and not shake hands with guests as a safety precaution. They will also have hand sanitizer available and will encourage each guest to either wash their hands for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer each time prior to ..read more

These are actual photos from our tours. These types of scenes and views are a daily occurrence on our wine tours. Join us for a feast of the senses. Santa Barbara Wine Country is located in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County. [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”3″ gal_title=”All images ..read more

Harvest 2019 is well under way here in Santa Barbara County. Let us pick you up in Santa Barbara or the Santa Ynez Valley and give you a unique authentic wine country experience. Join us for an unforgettable day of tasting amazing wines in  unique beautiful intimate settings. This is our busy season for wine tours as people from all around the World visit to see wines being made. Most of the year the wineries are quiet as wine is aging in barrel, not right now. All the action in wine making happens as the fruit matures and is brought into the winery for processing. In ju ..read more

A perfect time for a Santa Barbara wine tour, Springtime is a time of renewal and growth, and it is beautiful to behold. Here in Santa Barbara Wine Country, Spring brings about the cyclical emergence of growth and vitality. Firstly, planted cover crops flourish between the rows of vines. Later, they are mowed and tilled under the soil to fix nitrogen to be used by the vines as fertilizer. Then, about mid-March, we witnessed the first signs of growth on the vines, know as “bud break”. This signifies the beginning of the new vintage and it is an exciting time to see the vigor of the new g ..read more

Here at Stagecoach Co. Wine Tours, not only do we encourage you to love what you drink – we also believe that you should love what you eat! We are proud to unveil Santa Barbara Artisan Food Co., our very own subsidiary company that carries premium Olive Oils and Vinegars with a uniquely “Santa Barbara” spin! We are as passionate about food as we are about wine, and beautiful Santa Barbara County Wine Country is a hub for connoisseurs of both. We created Santa Barbara Artisan Food Co. with the mission to offer delicious fine food products that enhance and compliment everyday meals. We carefully ..read more

We are thrilled to Welcome Ozzie to our team. Building on our reputation as having the best tour hosts in Santa Barbara County! Eric (Ozzie) Osmonson Eric has been in the hospitality industry for most of his life. He holds a level 1 Sommelier Certificate from the International Sommelier Guild. He has been passionate about wine since his early 20s when he had the pleasure of sharing a bottle of 1987 Caymus Special Select with his Food & Beverage Director. That was his Wine wake-up call. Eric has a few serious passions in his life; First, his wife and two sons, Motorcycles, Kings Hockey, W ..read more

Wine Tour Gift Certificates make great presents. With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your gift-giving strategies. Don’t rush to find something that your recipient probably doesn’t need. This year, why not give the gift of a new experience? Our gift certificates are the perfect gift for friends, family, and co-workers! There is no better way to show someone you appreciate them, than to treat them to a day spent in our beautiful Santa Barbara County Wine Country. Gift Certificates for our all-inclusive Wine Tours include luxury transportation fro ..read more

With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to think about your transportation needs. As you most likely know, Stagecoach Co. isn’t just the best Wine Tour Company in the Santa Ynez Valley. We also offer By-the-Hour and Full-Day shuttle services for company gatherings, holiday parties, and on- and off-site events. Please see the link below to view our fleet of Mercedes Sprinters and 24-passenger executive Mini Coach: https://winetourssantaynez.com/wine-tour-vehicles/ Feel free to give us a call or to discuss your potential needs and options. We are here Monday – Friday ..read more

This week in Santa Barbara Wine Country saw the beginning of Pinot Noir Harvest. Usually, black grapes are harvested much later in the year, with the exception of pinot noir. The reason is due to the thin skin of the pinot noir grapes. These cool climate berries grow successfully in the western most area of Santa Barbara known as the Santa Rita Hills. All pinot noir producers and growers will tell you they are the most difficult and demanding of grapes to grow. For example, pinot noir doesn’t like it too hot, as the skin can peel and crack, just like ours when w ..read more

Thinking about visiting a few wineries and vineyards in Santa Barbara Wine Country?  Before you call Uber, Lyft or one of the literally dozens of taxi services, there are a few things you should know… Taxis and driving services can be logical option – if you’re up for doing all the planning yourself, or flying by the seat of your pants.  Perhaps you know exactly which wineries you want to visit? You have a clear understanding of the geography/distances of wineries in Santa Barbara County Wine Country? You’re happy to make your winery reservations, pay additional tasting fees, and coo ..read more