Wine Tasting Designated Drivers of Santa Barbara

After some confusion Chris contacted me and made it all good!

Fantastic!!! Christopher was so helpful and knowledgeable about the area! He picked us up right on time and took us to some places we hadn’t been before. We had our small dog in tow and it wasn’t a problem at all. It was so nice to be in the comfort of our own car, we didn’t have to worry about anything. He even suggested some local spots to eat at. It was so nice not to worry about who was going to drive for once. Both my husband and I could enjoy our trip to wine country without the hassle. We will definitely be using Chris again the next time we’re in the area. He’s the über without the über! ;)

Chris was fantastic from the time I reserved until the time the trip was over. I had never been to Solvang, and knew little about the area in general. I emailed him before the trip, told him my boyfriend and my preferences in wine, and he quickly responded with the best wineries for our taste. While we were out, he gently suggested other wineries we could try which were in the area we originally chose. He picked the best places for us! He was a great guide, was very professional, and a safe driver. I would highly recommend his service.

Eric met us promptly at 10 a.m. in the center of Santa Barbara. Before we met Eric ask many questions about the type of wine that my wife and I like to drink. He arranged and plan are wine tasting excursion to match our taste. He took care of any private reservations that were needed. He took us to a great place to pick up lunch for the road. Eric was very knowledgeable about the region, the wineries and planned out a perfect route which translated into a perfect day. This was a great way to relax and stay safe while drinking wine throughout the day. I highly recommend Eric and this company.

Chris was the best! He picked us up on time and drove us around for 8 hours. He was a wonderful driver and knew a lot about the area and wineries. We have told all our friends about him and will definitely use him again.

Stephanie is wonderful! She knew the wine trail and the area well, was sweet, professional and responsible. We really enjoyed having her drive us around. Will definitely use this service again next time I’m down in the area wine tasting!

Had such a great experience with Wine Tasting DD this weekend. Stephanie was our driver and she was great. She knew her way around and gave us great recommendations on places to visit. Worth every penny to be able to relax and enjoy wine country without having to worry about driving. Cannot wait to go back and use this service again!

Chris was great! Knowledgable, responsible and just a great guy to be around.
At first we thought no big deal, we can drive from Los Olivios. After making the trip we know we wouldn’t of wanted to risk driving through the mountains after tasting wines.
This was a great alternative to a group wine tasting and much more economic.

We had Robert as our driver for my husband’s 40^th and it was a great experience. Robert was professional, courteous, helpful and fun! It was such a nice way to experience wine country without the worry of having to get around safely. I will absolutely use this service again.

Best driver ever! My girl and I were so comfortable throughout the day. Super on point! Very professional! I would recommend this service to anyone going wine tasting. This is totally the way to go.

First off, Amy was a doll!!! She could have not have been more accommodating to our needs. She was very knowledgable on not only the wineries but also the local area, and helped us establish a great plan for the day.
With the price of the service and what you receive, we found this to be a great option and were overall not one bit let down. If you’re in the area and wanting to wine taste and not worry about driving, then is THE WAY to go. Ask for AMY! She’s the best :)

Wine Tasting Designated Drivers is a great service. My boyfriend and I have used them a few times and have always had an amazing experience. Our last trip, we had Robert as our driver. He was excellent and very personable. Robert knew where each property was located and was able to provide additional detail on the wineries. Robert used to work in he wine industry and his insight was very helpful. Robert made our wine tasting experience memorable and I would highly recommend the Wine Tasting Designated Drivers.

What a great way to experience the area’s wine region! We expected on time service and a courteous driver. What we didn’t expect is that Eric was very knowledgeable and spent as much time as we wanted at each winery. He took us to tasting rooms we’ve never heard of and enjoyed the wines so much that we joined their wine clubs. There isn’t a better way to tour the wineries.

Wine Tasting Designated Drivers was a wonderful service. I used it with a group of girlfriends for a friend’s 40^th birthday celebration. I am familiar with the area and knew which four wineries we wanted to visit. Our driver, Robert, was excellent. He knew exactly where each property was, dropped us off, and told us to text him when we were done and he picked us up right at the door. Robert was a very friendly guy and fun to talk to. It was so nice to be able to relax with my friends, taste as much wine as we liked, and not worry about who had to drive. It was a fantastic day and at $ 35 an hour (plus tip; don’t forget to tip your driver if you are happy with him /​her!) it is truly affordable when spilt among a group. It was a perfect day, and I will definitely use this service again when wine tasting with a group.

I found Wine Tasting Designated Drivers of Santa Barbara on Unilocal while searching for wine tours. After communicating with Eric, I decided to use this company. I liked the idea that we could create a personalized «wine tour» as opposed to having a predetermined agenda. Because of Eric’s knowledge and experience, he was able to provide a list of wineries and restaurants based on our group’s interest. Eric was a great driver, professional and very helpful throughout the day. I highly recommend DD of SB for your wine tasting experience.

Our driver was Eric, and he was fantastic. We really had no plan or wineries that we had to go to, so Eric took charge and it was perfect. He was very informative about wine and each of the wineries. Everywhere we went he would escort us to the tasting. We brought our small dog along and all of the wineries were dog friendly and most even let us bring her into the tasting rooms. It was the perfect day. Eric went above and beyond and even offered to take us to our dinner reservation later that night if we didn’t think we could drive. I would absolutely recommend this service to anyone and we will be using again.

Our driver was Eric. He was extremely prompt, courteous and helpful. I came up in my Tesla, so I was a little nervous. He never drove one before, but immediately got it and was a safe and courteous driver. I never had a concern.
Eric also knew when to help, and when to step aside. This was a romantic weekend for us, so it was nice having him there to point stuff out, yet he was courteous enough to know when to give us privacy at tastings, picnics, etc. He even cleaned up all our dishes from the picnic and put everything back in the car for us while we strolled around the grounds.
Thanks Eric, for taking good care of us, giving us great recommendations, including an awesome picnic spot, and for doing such a fantastic job driving us around.

This is the way to do wine tasting in the central coast!!!
Chris made the booking process easy and sent us out with one of his many drivers.
Holly, our drive was a consummate professional. She made great conversation and helped everyone feel at ease right away. Simple put… she is a great conversationalist. Beyond that, her extensive knowledge of the local wineries made us feel like we were getting a VIP wine tour from a local… which when you really think about it. that is exactly what we were getting. The day was great and we were able to see so much of the San Ynez valley and all the great wineries. Holly’s personable and helpful attitude combined with Chris’s easy booking process solidified the fact that I will be recommending this service to all of my friends and family and will definitely be using it in the future.
If you are thinking of doing a wine tour… book it with Wine Tasting Designated Driver… you will not be disappointed.

This is they way to go if you want to go wine tasting! I was referred to Chris from a friend who’s family utilized his service. It was so simple, I called him, told him where we would be and what time we wanted to go and that was it.
Sally showed up promptly at 11am. She had a map and went over some of the wineries to find out what we were looking for and off we went! It was myself, my mother (in town from out of state), a friend of mine and her Mom. We piled in my friend’s SUV and hit the road. Sally possesses a plethera of knowledge about the area and the wineries. She would drop us off at the front, park the car and meet us inside. Sometimes she hung back and you didn’t even know she was there then all of a sudden she appeared with the car to cart us off to the next tasting. She would get the car for us when we were ready, called ahead to make reservations at another winery, helped set up our picnic and carried our purchases out to the car for us. We asked her to join us for our picnic and it was wonderful to hear all about the area. We felt like the rich and famous with our private personal chauffer.
Talk about bang for your buck! This option for wine tasting is more than worth it!!! We will be doing this again for sure!

This is such a good idea! Our driver was Eric and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He was very knowledgable and knew exactly the right places to go. We went to 5 wineries (I think? lol) and enjoyed them all.
I couldn’t recommend this service more.