Pause, Swirl, Breathe Deeply
We host guests by advance reservation and look forward to welcoming you at our private estate.
A Dovecote visit is a uniquely intimate and memorable experience. We are a small family team who are passionate and knowledgable about this special place and the wines we produce.
Tastings at The Shack on Mission Pond
Our friendly and knowledgeable hosts guide you through our seasonal tasting flight as you relax at our bar or at one of our tables lakeside overlooking our estate vines. Experiences at The Shack are usually 90-120 minutes as you enjoy several handcrafted wines and depart with a deeper awareness of the special history, winemaking, farming, and philosophies of Dovecote.
We purposefully limit the number of visitors to encourage authentic and meaningful conversation with your host. Often, you and your group will enjoy a completely private experience. $45/guest.
Dovecote Estate Tours
For those seeking an even deeper connection to our land, we offer our Dovecote Estate tour experience. Over the course of two hours, you’ll journey through our 250-acre estate with one of our expert guides, tasting wine among the vines, learning how we grow our grapes, and discovering why Thompson Vineyard is such a special piece of earth. The tour concludes with a vertical tasting of our top expression of Syrah, Noumenon, at our private Hacienda, paired with hand-selected artisan cheeses and great conversation. Available Fridays and Saturdays. $135/guest.
We can also be reached by calling or texting us at 805-350-9699 for hosting inquiries.
Recent Memories We Were Proud To Help Create For Our Guests
"One of the best tasting experiences in all of Santa Ynez Valley"
Brian L. visited on 2024-05-18
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"Excellent location and wine"
"...Will be back 🍷."
Trish H. visited on 2024-05-11
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"Jon was an excellent host"
"...the wine was spectacular and the atmosphere couldn’t be more charming. We can’t wait to bring our family and friends."
Laura T. visited on 2024-05-09
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"Wonderful intimate tasting experience"
"...with fabulous wine and zero pretense! Cameron was a super host!!!!"
Christine B. visited on 2024-04-19
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"Beautiful setting with delicious wines"
"...and a very knowledgeable and hospitable host!"
Susan M. visited on 2024-04-13
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"Such a fun and unique tasting experience!"
"Enjoyed a late afternoon tasting before a rainstorm headed in, beautiful lakeside setting! Cam was engaging and knowledgeable and took us through a wonderful flight of wines from this boutique winery, we will be back!"
Jenny S. visited on 2024-03-29
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"Thank you for a wondeful time"
"...tasting your delicious wines. Cam was a fantastic guide - so knowledgeable and helpful. A beautiful place to taste wine and enjoy the area."
Lauri C. visited on 2024-03-28
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"Excellent customer service"
"...by Megan. Enjoyed the wines in the most beautiful setting."
Art B. visited on 2024-03-16
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"Beautiful setting"
"Exceptional service. Outstanding wines. Well worth a visit."
Randy H. visited on 2024-03-07
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"Great wines"
"...and the host was very knowledgeable!"
Dominika P. visited on 2024-02-18
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"Great experience"
"...as usual, thanks Megan."
Brian S. visited on 2024-02-16
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"Great staff!"
"...wonderful setting, delicious wines."
Ron R. visited on 2024-02-11
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"Beautiful setting"
"...great wine and Megan was so knowledgeable, warm and welcoming."
Francesca G. visited on 2024-02-10
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"It was a wonderful day"
"...with Megan. Thank you so much."
Domanie G. visited on 2024-02-08
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"Fantastic!"
Lauren M. visited on 2024-01-19
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"Megan was an excellent host!"
Sarah S. visited on 2024-01-07
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"Enjoyed the low key, intimate nature of the set up."
"The lack of crowds was nice, as well as, Megan's conversation. Plan on visiting again."
Scott K. visited on 2024-01-06
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"Great!"
"Megan is a wonderful host & we loved the wines."
Pamela M. visited on 2024-01-06
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"A welcoming and extremely knowledgeable employee"
"...beautiful setting and extraordinary wine. What more could anyone ask for. Central Coast living at its finest. Thank you Meghan and Dovecote winery."
Trudy B. visited on 2023-12-17
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"Meghan was great"
"...and really seemed to know the wines."
Jeffrey C. visited on 2023-12-02
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"Dovecote may be one of Los Olivios / Los Alamos best kept secret."
"Megan was a wonderful host. We will be back as soon as we can."
Megan E. visited on 2023-11-25
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"This was our first visit"
"...and Meagan truly went out of her way to make it the best. She is knowledgeable and taught us so much about wines and the Estate history. Mahalo from your Hawaii friends."
Richard V. visited on 2023-11-25
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"Lovely place and great wine"
...but pay attention to your emails. There is a code to get in and there is no cel service - making it logistically difficult."
Nicolas S. visited on 2023-11-11
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"Beautiful setting to relax and taste some fantastic wine."
"We really enjoyed talking with Mike. He's a great guy with a big heart for making people feel very comfortable. This was our 3rd time tasting with him. Hope to see him everytime."
Gary L. visited on 2023-11-06
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"This was our 2nd time visiting, and we enjoyed the experience immensely."
"Mike was a fabulous ambassador for Dovecote's absolutely beautiful wines, served at the picturesque pond."
Anne B. visited on 2023-11-05
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"Incredible wine"
"...incredible setting, incredible hospitality!"
Nathan Y. visited on 2023-11-05
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"We had a wonderful time at your beautiful winery"
"The wines were delightful, the grounds beautiful!. Our pourer was so kind and knowledgeable. We learned a lot more about that area and it’s vineyards. We will definitely be back, and will be bringing friends! Thanks for a beautiful way to help my husband celebrate his birthday."
Alice K. visited on 2023-11-04
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"Megan is great"
"...and the wine is always delicious. Beautiful property. Thank you for hosting us!"
Kim W. visited on 2023-11-02
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"Megan was an outstanding host"
"Made our visit very memorable. And the wines were fantastic. So glad I came across this gem of a winery/vineyard!"
Leif O. visited on 2023-09-26
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"Michael was a fantastic host!"
Shannon B. visited on 2023-09-18
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"Loved the wine and the experience!"
"Megan was fabulous!!"
Diane D. visited on 2023-09-13
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"A place everyone should try."
"Our host, Megan, was very informative and friendly. Mw"
Michael W. visited on 2023-09-14
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"Great experience"
"...and very knowledgeable host! Beautiful setting and really amazing wines!"
Sarah S. visited on 2023-09-12
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"Just love sitting by the pond"
"...on a breezy Saturday, sipping your fantastic wines. Cheers!"
Michael M. visited on 2023-09-09
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"Michael was an absolute joy."
"Our group enjoyed ourselves greatly--including the birthday girl. We are so happy to have a winery with a beautiful location and tasting room on site. All instructions were very clear and appreciated."
