Artiste Winery & Gallery — Attraction in California

We had a great time at artiste—so much so that we became wine club members. Ashley and her partner are very knowledgeable about wines and walked us through a delicious tasting. There isn’t any food there but they are right next to a little market that has charcuterie and cheeses. Ashley let us bring in our food and make our own pairing plate. Additionally, Ashley brought out a beautiful blue cheese that she had and presented it—educating us about how to taste wine with food. She was warm and kind. We had a really great time, with well over 6 pours to the tasting. She even left a half bottle at the table and let us finish it. It isn’t a large space so be prepared to wait a bit if they are full—but it’s worth it. Also, luxuriously, they had their own restrooms (unlike most wine tasting rooms in Los Olivos) so we didn’t have to trek out to the...

So far the best tasting room that I've experienced in Los Olivos. Artiste really feels like the underdog here. I know that wines are pretty subjective, overall, they have the best tasting flights.

In addition, Ashley really elevaed the wine by showing us what kind of cheese is a great pairing with the wines that we tasted. I wish a lot of tasting rooms do this. Rarely do you get to experience hands-on what kind of food are great pairings with the wine.

Make sure you Ashley is serving next time you come and visit. You...

We stopped in this past Saturday 8-26-17 not knowing what we were about to par-take in To begin with the staff is outstanding -- thank you Tammy Esposito- the wine outstanding and the extras they do to make you feel welcome by far deserve 5 stars plus!!!! We could not leave without joining their wine club and the extra with each shipment is the beautiful art work you receive. This place is truly a big find!!! We encourage everyone to stop by and try it out ! See you guys soon. Jerry and...