epiphany cellars

Evilson

Tom has been helping me for years!!! Especially when Epiphany was across the street.....so I TRUSTin his judgment, service, and any recommendations!!! As a member of Fess Parker...customers getto taste FREE at Epiphany! Now...I've purchased MANY times (with a discount) and have not been disappointed! There syrahs are GREAT......and Tom can walk you through the side-by-side tastings!!!Now....outside seating with a relaxed view works too.....

Janike1

Whether you prefer to purchase these wines or not, go for the tasting. The tasting room is sleek and contemporary. A pleasure to behold. For the few dollars invested, it is worth investigating to discover if there is a new wine selection in your future.

cr8it

There is no shortage of places to taste wine in the Los Olivos area. Epiphany Cellars is one of the more pleasant locations. You will find a fine selection of wines offered across the Santa Ynez Valley, all created by the Fess Parker (TV fame) family. This winery is run by his son.They have a good selection to sample from, and the location offers comfortable modern seating in a shaded area, perfect for relaxation. They also offer a wine club which we signed up to try. Zach helped us out and he did an excellent job explaining the different choices. If you stay at the Fess Parker Inn, a tasting for two is included with your room charge - enjoy.

greysandy

The outdoor area with comfy seats and tables is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surroundings while winetasting. Excellent wines. Bring some cheese and chocolate to enhance the experience.

billp471

I love this little oasis in Los Olivos, great wines and great place to mingle with others and relax. They moved across the street and now have a large comfortable outdoor seating area with clusters of comfy seating. The main tasting room is very trendy and not what you might expect, I really like it. The wines are great, we liked it so much we bought a couple to enjoy later. Tip, if the main room is busy, they do offer tastings outside with service! No need to stand at a bar, romantic if that's what you want or just comfy if not. Lots of green space, great wines and service! Not your typical tasting experience at all

orah423

We received a 2-for-1 tasting card from another local winery and decided to try this one out, as we were already in Los Olivos for lunch. Inside, it was nicely air-conditioned which was a blessing! They even let our dog come in and hang out! The 2 gentlemen behind the counter were low-key but very informative, and poured us not only what was on the standard list, but other selections we wanted to try. We ended up joining their wine club, because it wouldn't inundate us with lots of bottles, and because we really enjoyed the lively, nuanced flavors in all their wines. My British friend loved the Grenache Rose, and we also purchased a bottle of the Elite, and the Syrah. A highly enjoyable experience.

445ChrisR

I joined The Epiphany Wine Club in 2005 because, quite frankly, it has the best Red Wines in Central California. I came back with friends July 2014 for a tasting. If you belong to the wine club, 4 people get free tastings, a $48. value. They start out with lighter reds and the 2011 Grenache and a blend called Gypsy were excellent. Next was the Hampton Vineyard Syrah, again excellent. Next the 2011 Petite Sirah which had the color of dark red ink. This one you can lay-down for a while!!! Just when you think it can't get any better it does: 2011 Syrah-Cabernet which is wonderful. We ended with the stellar Revelation which spoiled me for tastings anywhere else!! Our server Cindy, did an excellent job!!!

495gails

We arrived in Los Olivos on Sunday afternoon around 4 pm after a long drive south from San Jose. Busy home bound traffic on 101 delayed our arrival. But we got here and checked into our Inn. We were given our list of wine tasting rooms and told which rooms were in town and until what time they were open. Epiphany was open the latest, so we headed over there.The room was very comfortable and modern, clean and cool. Los Olivos was quite warm this time of day, so we enjoyed the coolness of the tasting room.Our pourer was very friendly, outgoing and helpful. Asking our preferences in wines as well as in foods to help us with suggested pairings. He also helped us with restaurant choices for our stay in Los Olivos. So far his recommendation for SY Kitchen was great. Although we did not purchase any wine at the time, we got a good basic understanding of wine making in this area of California, as well as what to expect as we travel around the different valleys.Definitely visit this tasting room.

sandyc405

We sat outside on their comfy outdoor furniture while the pourer brought us our tastings. We brought a picnic lunch and enjoyed the outdoor setting. We joined the wine club at the end.

whocareswhoiam

The new tasting room offers comfortable seating. The tasting bar was busy. The red wines are quite nice, Gypsy and Revelation are our favorites. The staff is friendly and fun. Fess Parker would be very proud. BTW, Mr. Fess Parker was a true gentleman and a very lovely person. We met him once a few years before he passed. He raised a very nice family and this wine is really one of Los Olivos stars!

jcasillas623

I started going to Epiphany two years ago and love it. I signed up for their wine club a year and a half ago and haven't been disappointed. Their pouring staff is always very welcoming and knowledgeable. They have a new tasting room that is very nice. I really enjoyed the old one but the new one is different and stands out. They went for a very modern approach. If you are in the area, stop in and try what they have to offer. Also - if you can get your hands on a 2007 Petite Syrah, savor that.

majiksea

This was the best wine we found in the area. We bought several bottles and ended up going back because we drank them all before we could get them home to VA.

Claimcheck

The tasting room is different from all of the other wineries in Los Olivos. The decor and feel of the main tasting area is very contemporary and new. The outside area is roomy with comfortable lawn furniture. A splash of orange throughout the facility ties everything together. We lounged outside and the friendly gentleman manning the pours remembered our position on the list...impressive because it was busy on a Saturday afternoon. The only negative is a $12 tasting charge that did not include the glass or a waived fee if you purchased a bottle(s) of wine.

LsyaB

This place was packed. There was only one attendant working in the room. He did a great job though and remembered where everyone was at. That's a skill! The tasting room is modern contemporary which I loved. I enjoyed the wines and loved the experience.

myra60607

We went to this cellar at last minute, last turn of a weekend in Los Olivos, almost just because it was there, open and we had some 'free tasting' tickets we could use. We had no expectations and walked in almost distracted kind of just looking around .... We were greeted by super nice people, they started to pour samples of wine and to explain how it all was made. We couldn't follow most of it, but enjoyed every sip of almost every wine we tried. We were taught how you mix chocolate and wine (genius!) on the same sip/bite and so the experience went, almost as it if wasn't really happening, but just making our last minutes so enjoyable. We ended up joining their wine club after we were back home just to get two bottles, or so we thought. Two years later, we are still getting wine, but have to admit frequently much more than the two bottles we signed for and unfortunately we are very far from CA and the shipping always makes me change my order from what I'd like to get to what I probably should spend. The wine is great and looking back, the experience while visiting was definitely very unique and unpretending.