Alma Rosa Winery is a winery in Santa Rosa Road, outside the town of Buellton, California, at 7250 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton, CA 93427. Out on Santa Rosa Rd, about 14 min by car from Avenue of Flags in Buellton. Call 805-691-9395 or check its website for hours and reservations before you go.
On screen: Alma Rosa later used the old Santa Rosa Road shack where Sideways’ first tasting was filmed, which is why Visit Solvang credits the scene to Alma Rosa. The shack now stands on Peake Ranch. Our Sideways filming locations tour.
- Where
- Santa Rosa Road: Out on Santa Rosa Rd, about 14 min by car from Avenue of Flags in Buellton
- Mailing town
- Buellton
- Address
- 7250 Santa Rosa Road, Buellton, CA 93427
- Phone
- 805-691-9395
- Hours
- See its website
The backstory
Connections Richard Sanford planted Sanford & Benedict in 1971, the first vineyard in what became the Sta. Rita Hills. After the Terlato family took control of Sanford Winery in the mid-2000s, he and Thekla Sanford started Alma Rosa in 2005. Today the Terlatos farm the old vineyard, and both wineries carry the story. Source
Good to know
Do you need a reservation to taste at Alma Rosa Winery? By appointment; walk-ins welcome.
How much is a tasting at Alma Rosa Winery? $50, $95.
Are dogs allowed at Alma Rosa Winery? Alma Rosa Winery's own site doesn't say whether dogs can come, so ask before you go. Visits are 21+ only.
Quick answers
What are Alma Rosa Winery's hours?
Daily 10am to 4pm by appointment; walk-ins welcome. Hours change with the seasons, so check before you drive out.
Sources
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Critic scores
Recent scores for Alma Rosa Winery wines, newest vintage first, as published by each critic and quoted on the winery's own site. See the top-rated wines across the valley.
| Wine | Score | Critic | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Attente Red Wine | 99 | Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com | almarosawinery.com, as of Oct 17, 2026 |
| 2021 Caracol Pinot Noir | 97 | Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com | almarosawinery.com, as of Oct 17, 2026 |
| 2021 El Jabali Pinot Noir | 96 | Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com | almarosawinery.com, as of Oct 17, 2026 |
| 2021 Radian Pinot Noir | 96+ | Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com | almarosawinery.com, as of Oct 17, 2026 |
| 2021 El Jabali Syrah | 95+ | Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com | almarosawinery.com, as of Oct 17, 2026 |
| 2021 El Jabali Chardonnay | 94 | Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com | almarosawinery.com, as of Oct 17, 2026 |
Jeb Dunnuck published his 2024-vintage Santa Barbara County and Sta. Rita Hills reports on Sept 29, 2026. We add those scores as each winery publishes them.
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