Consilience Winery Offers Diverse Tasting Experience in Los Olivos

Reviewer praises the casual yet refined tasting room and impressive lineup of Santa Barbara County wines.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Wine writer Randy Fuller recently visited the Consilience tasting room in Los Olivos, California, and was impressed by the friendly staff, casual-yet-refined atmosphere, and the winery's diverse selection of Santa Barbara County wines, including Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Petite Sirah.

Why it matters

Consilience is one of the many boutique wineries that have helped establish Santa Barbara County as a premier wine region, offering visitors a chance to taste a range of high-quality, terroir-driven wines in a relaxed setting.

The details

Consilience sources all of its fruit from Santa Barbara County, with the majority coming from the Camp Four and Daniels vineyards. The tasting room has a casual but refined atmosphere, and the staff were described as friendly and helpful in answering questions. Fuller sampled a range of white and red wines, including a floral and mineral Grenache Blanc, a nutty and creamy Roussanne, a blended Cuvée Mambo White, earthy and smoky Pinot Noirs, peppery and leathery Syrahs, and a bold, earthy Petite Sirah.

  • Fuller visited the Consilience tasting room recently.

The players

Consilience

A winery in Los Olivos, California that sources its grapes primarily from Santa Barbara County vineyards.

Randy Fuller

A wine writer who recently visited the Consilience tasting room.

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What they’re saying

“I came away wishing I hadn't waited so long.”

— Randy Fuller, Wine Writer (nowandzin.com)

The takeaway

Consilience's tasting room offers wine enthusiasts a chance to sample a diverse lineup of high-quality, terroir-driven wines from Santa Barbara County in a relaxed and welcoming environment, showcasing the region's growing reputation as a premier wine destination.