Rideau Vineyard is a winery in Ballard, near Solvang where you can walk in any day for Viognier, Pinot Noir and Rhône blends (wines in the style of France’s Rhône valley). It is open daily from 11am to 4:30pm. Flights start at $30. Dogs on a leash and kids are both welcome.
- Walk-ins daily
- Open 11am to 4:30pm
- Flights from $30
- Dogs on a leash
- You would rather walk in than book ahead
- You are bringing the dog
- You are tasting with kids in tow
- You want a picnic with your flight
- You will arrive after 4:30pm
The short version
- Walk-ins
- Welcome daily until 4:30pm; book ahead on weekends
- Hours
- Daily 11am to 4:30pm
- Tasting fee
- $30 Adobe Flight or $35 Signature Flight, five wines each
At a glance
- Where
- On Alamo Pintado Rd in Ballard, about 8 min by car from Copenhagen Dr in Solvang
- Hours
- Daily 11am to 4:30pm
- Last seating
- 4:30pm
- Walk-ins
- Walk-ins welcome daily, 11:00am to 4:30pm; reservations are always appreciated, and strongly recommended on weekends
- Tasting fee
- $30 Adobe Flight or $35 Signature Flight, five wines each
- Booking
- Online or call 805-688-0717
- Dogs
- Dogs are welcome and must be kept on a leash during the visit
- Kids
- Welcome
- Picnics
- Picnics are welcome on the grounds alongside a tasting
- Food
- Kitchen open daily 11am to 4pm: charcuterie, vegan platter, pizza and a kid's menu; burgers and hot dogs Saturday and Sunday only; lobster roll Thursday to Sunday only
- Holidays
- Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; the property closes at 5:00pm
Book a tasting
Walk-ins welcome daily, 11:00am to 4:30pm; reservations are always appreciated, and strongly recommended on weekends. Booking online holds your spot. Prefer to talk it through? Use the call button.
Plan your visit
Last seating is 4:30pm. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; the property closes at 5:00pm. Kitchen open daily 11am to 4pm: charcuterie, vegan platter, pizza and a kid's menu; burgers and hot dogs Saturday and Sunday only; lobster roll Thursday to Sunday only. Picnics are welcome on the grounds alongside a tasting.
Good to know
How much is a tasting at Rideau Vineyard? $30 Adobe Flight or $35 Signature Flight, five wines each.
Can kids come to Rideau Vineyard? Yes, kids are welcome.
Critic scores
| Wine | Score | Critic | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Estate Viognier | 91 | Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com | rideauvineyard.com, as of Oct 17, 2026 |
| 2022 Château Duplantier | 92 | Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (Dec 2025) | rideauvineyard.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.
Quick answers
What are Rideau Vineyard's hours?
The tasting room is open daily from 11am to 4:30pm. Last seating is 4:30pm. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; the property closes at 5:00pm.
Does Rideau Vineyard take reservations?
You can book online or call 805-688-0717. Walk-ins welcome daily, 11:00am to 4:30pm; reservations are always appreciated, and strongly recommended on weekends.
Is Rideau Vineyard dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome and must be kept on a leash during the visit.
Does Rideau Vineyard host weddings?
Yes. Rideau Vineyard hosts weddings and private events for up to 200 guests. Ask about dates through its private events page.
Does Rideau Vineyard have events?
Rideau Vineyard lists its upcoming events on its own events page, so check it before you go.
Is there food at Rideau Vineyard?
Kitchen open daily 11am to 4pm: charcuterie, vegan platter, pizza and a kid's menu; burgers and hot dogs Saturday and Sunday only; lobster roll Thursday to Sunday only. Picnics are welcome on the grounds alongside a tasting.
How we checked this
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Find it
1562 Alamo Pintado Road, Solvang, CA 93463 · 805-688-0717
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