Presqu'ile Winery, Santa Maria CA

The winery was beautiful. The wines and charcuterie were fabulous and Alex was so moly the best.

Tom was the best! And I don’t typically drink Syrah but this was very different and excellent!

Drove all the way to the winery only to find out they are having a concert and we weren’t able to taste any wine because of that. Nothing on their website nor at the entry stated that they were closed for a concert. The winery was still full of people in mid meal, and they couldn’t bother to serve two people a wine tasting that would have lasted no longer than 30 minutes. Not impressed, and won’t be back.

I chose Presqu'ile over the many options in Solvang/Los Olivos region and I am so glad I did! It was a phenomenal experience over the Labor Day weekend.
We chose the first reservation of the day at noon so were able to choose our own seating and the pace felt relaxed before it got too busy. I do imagine it gets very busy on weekends and the pace could feel hurried.

Glad they have options for wine-tasting and food-only for the designated drivers.

Now for the food and wine: 4 out of the 6 wines we tried were amazing. The Presqu'ile-only wines are dynamite. Even as not heavy wine drinkers, I would order two of these bottles for myself ('21 Pinot and '20 Chardonnay)! The food is absolutely gorgeous. I was dubious of the glorious reviews but the chefs here know how to actually season food. Now I'm envious of others' photos and all the items I didn't get to try.

Go a little out of the way and choose Presqu'ile!

p.s. They do require reservations and many of the negative reviews are from people who do not fully comprehend this and just showed up unannounced.

We visited Presqu'ile yesterday for an afternoon tasting. We have been to many wineries over the years, and this tasting venue is by far our favorite. The structure and seating space create a wonderful environment, and the energy was so positive and welcoming! We ordered the Farm Mezze Picnic for food, which was absolutely fantastic! A beautiful presentation and the food was delicious! The wines were also wonderful, especially the Chardonnay and Pinot Noirs made from their estate grown grapes. The owner also came by to say hello and share a bit of history of the winery, which was so nice. We highly recommend a tasting here - you won't be disappointed!

Fantastic French inspired cuisine and great wines to match. Not much of a red wine fan but this place made me one! Recommend the Syrah

Bit of a rip off. $45 for a tasting and they kept hurrying us along. Everytime he came out to pour I had to chug the last few sips of my wine so he could pour the next one. I don't know if he was having a bad day or just hated us from the beginning but he had no patience for us and couldn't be bothered to refill water or come by our table any more than the bear minimum. Then when presented with the bill I didn't have the option to see an itemized receipt so I had to choose 15,20 or 25% tip, not knowing it included the bottle we purchased, so effectively I gave him a 24% tip. I'm happy to tip for good service but this was anything but, and don't like the lack of transparency on what I'm tipping for.bFine wine I guess, but small pours (what is this Napa?) only the single vineyard wines were worth tasting. I'd say go for a glass of the brut cuvee or the single vineyard chardonnay. Skip the rest and don't expect good service.

Fantastic tasting, and picnic lunch by Chef Julie. Shout out to the staff for keeping our glasses full. Will definitely be back!

Presqu’ile is one of my favorite wineries in California. The wine was superb per usual, especially the sparkling and new releases of the estate Chardonnay. The food was divine as well.
Alex and Katelyn were so helpful and knowledgeable when I was asking them questions about vintages and the estate wines. I can’t wait to return.

I usually don’t post reviews on restaurants but Presqu’ile is an exception. This place is such a gem. It’s upscale without being pretentious, the wines are delicious and the food is even better. Suspiciously affordable for wine country standards, and it’s only suspicious because this is the best winery I’ve ever been to — and I’m from Santa Barbara. Chef Julia (I think that’s her name?) is incredible; never met the woman but I know what she does is magic. Tom provides amazing service. The Scandinavian architecture, coastal California feel and elevated atmosphere has something for everyone here. No complaints. 10/10. It’s giving more than we could ever ask for.

I dropped by Presqu’ile on a rainy Thursday and wanted to leave a review of the food tasting and our server (Tom). Tom was an amazing host with our group, taking time to explain the wines, the history and the flavors we could expect. Tom’s warm and welcoming energy set the tone for a pleasant afternoon and food and wine tasting. I was a bit worried that as a vegan, I wouldn’t be left with much to eat, however Presqu’ile really delivered there as well! The chef and crew made sure I had plenty of options and communicated to me what dishes I could and could not eat. They even separated them out on a different platter for me. Of course the view from the tasting room was stunning, caping off a wonderful afternoon!