Kalyra Winery — Attraction in California

Terrible. I came here with my friends for my birthday. I called ahead to make sure that our dogs would be welcome, over the phone they said the dogs were fine and gave us the thumbs up to bring our dogs. When we got there the server would not let us bring our dogs into the room. Even though some other patrons had their dog with them in the room. It was over a hundred degrees that day. So even though it broke up the group we gave it a chance and my husband sat outside with the dogs. The rest of us started our tasting and we were looking around the shop - I found a cute wine coaster and when I picked it up to look for the price the server quickly shouted at me across the bar: " You have to pay for that you know! " (Totally racially profiling me.) I can't believe how deceptive and rude they were and the wines really aren't that great there's other better friendlier wineries in Santa Ynez I'll...

A tasting manager at another winery recommended Kalyra, and complimented their wines as accessible and tasty.

A trip to this no-frills winery really turned into magic for us - we found the staff friendly and informed, and eager to share both their knowledge and Kalyra's ample selection of very accessible wines. As opposed to wineries with the polo club look, or the survivalist cave thing, Kalyra feels like a beach party with friends.

Tasting sessions usually last about 30 minutes, we stayed for two hours, had lunch petted the cat, joined the wine subscription club, and I took a picture of the parking lot that's my home screen on my phone. It's a good memory that I enjoy every day. I can't...

Awesome staff and very tasty wine. My group bought two of their Sauvignon Blanc to take home. They are dog friendly. I went there when COVID guidelines were in place and I felt very comfortable and satisfied with the system they have in place. Tables are spaced apart and they have signage everywhere to remind one about wearing masks and social distancing. They spray down the benches, seats, and tables thoroughly whenever a party leaves their tasking area. They also prepackaged food and serve wine differently to prevent cross contamination.

My group and I were very happy with our experience and will be visiting next time we want to taste wine. Let's not forget the spectacular view from their...