Appellation Wine Tours 539 Arroyo Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

"My husband and I visited Santa Barbara for the first time and he wanted to do a wine tour. We chanced upon Paul’s website and liked the fact that we were going to be guided by someone who was a sommelier and experienced in the industry. Communication with Paul was such a breeze. Responses were always very prompt and accommodating. The itinerary was supposed to be surprise, just trust the process because it works. When the day came, it was truly magical and beautiful. I am not a wine drinker but i loved sniffing and appreciated the stories and the inspiration behind the wine making. Paul himself did an amazing job in setting up the stage before each visit to the wine facility, my husband loved it. His wonderful personality, passion and knowledge will blow you away. Each wine recommendation that Paul brought us to was super amazing. We had such an amazing time. The cheese platter that Paul served was delicious! This wine tour was a highlight of our time in SB and will def do another tour with Paul when we are ever back in Santa Barbara. A BIG thank you to Paul for creating such ofa beautiful memory in SB for us, you are the best!"

"I can’t say enough great things about Paul and Appellation Wine Tours!! Paul planned our entire day to perfection; from the most amazing and intimate wineries, to a delicious lunch, to suggestions for other things to do and places to eat on our trip! We had the best day and learned so so much! I’m so glad we put everything in Paul’s hands and didn’t just go to the big commercial, impersonal, places we originally intended to go. Exceeded our expectation. Highly highly recommend!!"

"Appellation Wine Tours (Paul) delivered an unforgettable experience in the heart of Santa Barbara's wine country. The selection of wineries—Piazza Family, Marbeso, and McKinney—each presented a unique and enlightening perspective on wine that delighted us to no end. As novices in the world of wine, we felt incredibly welcomed; Paul was a knowledgeable guide who ensured that we were both comfortable and informed. Lunch was also incredible. This tour has opened our eyes to the rich wine culture of Santa Barbara, and we can't recommend it enough!"

"Our day with Paul was amazing. His knowledge of the wine making scene in Santa Barbara was deep and allowed us to experience the best that SB wine makers had to offer. You must experience the small wine makers in Santa Barbara and you must do it with Paul! Thank you Paul for a great day."

"I found Appellation Wine Tours online and am so glad I did! My husband and I were visiting Santa Barbara for our honeymoon and Paul helped give us a very special experience. He responded to my inquiry request very quickly and was upfront about what our wine tours would include and pricing. After filling out a brief questionnaire, he planned a custom tour of three wineries and selected the wineries off what he knew was the most important to us. Paul picked us up at our hotel and gave us a lot of history of the area on the way. He is super knowledgeable about wine and the vineyards in the area and getting his insight alongside the wineries speeches was so helpful. He has top tier knowledge and could cater a tour to the most skilled collectors but can also easily adjust for those less experienced just looking to enjoy nice scenery and some wine. Paul also packed us a delicious lunch that we ate at one of the wineries and made sure to have plenty of water on hand. He was also great at making suggestions about what to do while we were in town, and we had some of our best meals at spots he suggested. I would highly recommend Appellation Wine Tours to anyone looking to explore more than one winery in the area!"