Larner Vineyard & Winery

We love Larner Vineyards. Sadly we hate to write this review because it may get more popular. They have the most amazing wine and the service is Second to none. Jenny is the highlight of our visit. We are members and just love the Grenache and Mouvedre. But all the reds are incredible. If you are in Los Olivos you have to stop by this place.

The wines are all a bit raisiny and very overpriced. Nice tasting room personnel every time we have tried them. Just our opinion.

Without question, absolutely our favorite wine label in Los Olivos! The wine is absolutely incredible, consistently delivering year after year and across all varietals. Even better, their team makes you feel like family… with Michael Larner (owner & winemaker), Emily Dixon (Tasting Room, Wine Club, & Events Manager) and so on!
I would highly recommend coming in to the Tasting Room for a tasting, a bottle or best — a Wine Club Membership.
…and then stop in next door at Los Olivos General Store for some great finds!

It is amazing how Larner wines stands out in a town filled with great wines.

Larner’s tasting room is small and easy to miss between the General Store and Panino, but do yourself a favor and make sure you get to this one. There are some really wonderful tasting rooms in town and at the corner in the center of town, Kaena and Evan’s Ranch are really awesome. But the BEST is Larner’s — that quiet shop tucked away in the corner. The tasting room is so small that only a handful of people can fit in there at one time. But that’s fine because there are plenty of tables right out front, with a great view of the town as you’re basking in the sun.
Our first tasting was a GSM Rose. As a ‘red’ girl, maybe that’s why I enjoyed this tasting so much. I usually have to get through a couple of whites before I get to the reds, but Larner’s tasting jumped right in. Every single wine was amazing. I loved their Reserve Syrah, but their other Syrah was also so good (and at a more reasonal price point) that we had to come back the next day to pick it up. We ended up with a handful of bottles after our trip, but this was definitely my favorite.
I also have to add that the service was incredible as well. Beyond the wine knowledge, we also received restaurant recommendations, suggestions for activities and when I accidentally spilled some wine on my dress, my boyfriend came back with paper towels and one of the girls right behind him, with a wine stain remover. We chatted with them again the next day when we stopped back in and it was like seeing a friend again. The warm hospitality combined with the quality of wines makes Larner stand out. I would highly recommend this winery!

The smallest tasting room I’ve visited. It’s not much bigger than a walk-​in closet. Tucked next to the Los Olivos General Store, it’s easy to overlook. But for those who know their wine, don’t let appearances misguide. Larner has the best wine I’ve tried in downtown Los Olivos. I couldn’t resist buying some viognier and syrah so the $ 10 tasting fee was waived.

I love Larner wines!!!
The tasting room is really small but I kind of like that intimacy.
I was first introduced to Larner Wines through a local wine company, The Wandering Dog, that carries their wine. And I have to say I was hooked! I really wanted to visit the tasting room and I’m glad I did. The lady who was pouring tastes was really nice and explained things when we asked.
You seriously can’t go wrong with any of their wines!

5 star wines! 5 star staff! This is the hidden gem of Los Olivos! I am constantly trying new wineries in the Los Olivos/​Santa Ynez area searching for amazing wines. Larner never fails and always impresses me. Every time I go there, the wine is better than the time before (which I didn’t think was possible).If you are into high end, full bodied, delicious wine, you must try Larner. Ask for Emily to serve you. She will pour the best of the best and will give you a full wine education while you sip their magical wines.

We love this tiny wine tasting room for Larner varieties. A previous reviewer was correct that it is one of if not THE best in the area. The attached Los Olivos General Store is a great place for gorgeous little things. Highly recommended and if you love the wine like we do you should think about joining their wine club. Cheers!

Was having lunch next door and was intrigued by the wine descriptions posted outside the Larner tasting room. I am a fan of big reds and they promised a few. I tried an amazing red blend, Elemental, and two Syrahs. They were all delicious. I had no problem deciding to get a few of the Elemental. While I enjoyed both of the Syrahs, I decided on a few of the Reserve Syrah, which were also on holiday sale. The tasting room hostess was very friendly and offered great information about the wines and the winemaker. While the tasting room may be small, the experience is big and the wines likewise.

Best wine in the area by far! My husband and I tried a few different wines in the various tasting rooms in the area and we both agreed that Michael Larner’s wines to was the best, especially the Grenache. Even the rosé was very good, and I’m not generally a fan of that wine. I bought a bottle of the rosé as a gift for a friend because it had a unique and delicious flavor to it.
The room is small, really only accommodates a couple of people, but service is friendly (Diana was especially nice and helpful), and the wine is wonderful. There is only a small quantity of each Larner wine bottled so I felt like part of an exclusive group.
If you fancy there is also handpainted art by Christina Larner for sale that is quite lovely and reasonably priced.
We’ll be back!