This was the best tasting room we went to in Solvang and Los Olivos. The owner served us and he is a friendly, engaging, and interesting wine maker ! This is a very comfortable, fun place to try some amazing wines. We went to 5 other tasting rooms today and Sevtap was the only place I bought a bottle (Sauvignon blank). Highly recommend it!
Review Source:After walking around Solvang in the hot weather it was such a pleasure to find Sevtap right next to our hotel. Everything closes super early and coming into this winery was just what we needed. Yes, the vibe is not your usual uptight winery but thats what makes it so great. This place was dark, funky and absolutely awesome to relax and have some tasty wine. Art has an awesome kick ass attitude. Such a great thing to not feel like you are speaking to an uptight judgemental wine master (as I have experince that in some places). My favorite response was after we asked what Sertap meant and his response was simple "awesome... It's my last name" LOL Â He is very straight forward so if you can't handle that maybe this isnt your spot. The wine itself honestly blew us away. We loved all of them and we are pretty picky with wine, especially red wine.we love that all his wines have a story behind the name and we could taste the favors that were in it. It was a great time in there and we will def go back to visit him whenever we are in Solvang. He has a wine you will love in the summer heat and wine you will love during the holidays as you put the fireplace on and relax. Thank you Sevtap
Review Source:Warning: must possess a sense of humor to truly get the most out of this place. The laid back atmosphere, chalk walls, decor and Art's horrible taste in music will make you feel like you just walked in to your crazy uncles house. It's a good thing his wines are awesome. Simple, unpretentious and delicious. A necessary end to a day of wine tasting. Or a Thursday.
Review Source:I was so disappointed with this place. Â Although it is funky, with chalk graffiti all over the walls, it is dark and not inviting at all. Â We found the sommelier to just be going through the motions of explaining to us about the wines. Â When we said that the first one .was drier than we liked, he because very condescending and said, "Well, that is what it is SUPPOSED to taste like!". We tried all the wines and didn't like any of them - they were all very dry and a couple were quite bitter. I'd recommend saving your $10 and skipping right over this one.
Review Source:Great place for good wine right in the heart of Solvang. Â All the wines are great and reasonably priced! Best white: Serendipity (Sauvignon Blanc), Best red: Andrea (Petite Verdot). The owner is very knowledgable and personable. This place has a fun, laid back atmosphere complete with chalkboard walls where guests can doodle and write messages. Â Great day time spot for some wine tasting with an intimate group or a late night hang out with a large group of friends. They have a dance floor and great music at night. Â Sevtap is the last name of the owner. I highly recommend is place.
Review Source:SO MUCH FUN. The owner of this winery/tasting room is Arturo, a super funny, very engaging man. He actually made the experience. There is art all over the walls- you can draw with chalk and add your own masterpiece if you ask. Unlike all the other stuffy tasting rooms, this is one of three that is actually engaging and fun to visit.
The wine is very good too. I liked the Hakuna Matata, which I don't think they sell anymore, sorry. Other than that, try the Maya! It's delicious! I only drink red wines and these red wines are full bodied and wonderful. Reasonably priced too. My fiance really likes whites, so he took home the Sauvignon Blanc called Serendipity. I think he drank it right when we got home!
This place is also open a little later than most places in Solvang. I think it closes at 8 whereas every other place in Solvang (with a few exceptions) closes at 4 or 5.
If you're not into wines, you should still go for the conversation and atmosphere of this unique tasting room.
The most charming place with the best host, Arturo, and an atmosphere that just makes a person feel comfy; chalk board walls, bar stools made of wine barrels, and live music. More importantly, the wine is just some of the best we've ever had, as we like the sweeter (but not too sweet), fruitier wines. He also has interesting names for each of his wines. After introducing our friends to the Serendipity, they all now affectionately refer to it as "liquid crack". Â Its unique bouquet and hint of caramel really make this Sauvignon Blanc tops in its class.
Sevtap is also a great place for a group party or large get-together. Â Feel free to ask about catering ideas. Art's a master host with expertise in many fields.
We miss this place every time we leave it. Â My wife and I love to hang out in here and just chit-chat with Art about anything and everything. It's our "happy place".
I have no idea how this place has such a high rating. Â My only guess is as this "winery" stays open late (until 8) that this is the last stop after a looonnng day of wine tasting. Â Solvang wine shops arent phenomenal but Sevtap takes the cake as the worst wine I've EVER had, and I've had two buck chuck and corked wine but this was just BAD. Â
The wine pourer (who is also the wine maker) was either derranged or drunk and kept singing along to the blasting Limp Bizkit music. Â The whole vibe was one of a frat house, very dark, writing all over the walls, and the only other people next to us were barely old enough to drink and wasted. Â Sooo out of place in the cute town of Solvang. Â
The Sauv Blanc we tried tasted like hazelnut syrup, I have no idea what you can possibly do to make wine taste that bad but they've managed to do it at Sevtap. Â The reds were very acidic, and a few actually burnt going down. Â I couldnt even finish the flight and just pretended it was because I was driving, yet the wine maker kept asking how I liked the wine, I tried my best vague answer to not insult him and he then proceeded into a lecture telling me how wine is made and what tannins are....uhhh thanks buddy, I never knew that! Â
This place really soils the Santa Ynez Valley wine region and would be much more fitting in the college town of Santa Barbara where quantity is preffered to quality.
Fantastic! Absolutely the best wines in Solvang... Arturo is friendly, funny, and more than generous with his pours.
All of his wines are unique and delicious. I couldn't get over the amazing bouquets they all displayed, very complex and distinct. I dare say these are the best wines I've had to date!
The atmosphere is relaxed and conversation with Arturo is enjoyable, both about the wine and most everything else. My fiance and I spent the better part of the afternoon just hanging out at Sevtap and the pours just kept coming...
I wish I could name one wine that was my favorite, but honestly I can't. They are all outstanding. I could just swish and smell them all for hours, that's how good they are -before you even taste them!
We were so impressed by his blends and asking about his next batch of varieties for 2014 (which will include a Malbec and a Sangiovese) that he invited us to this warehouse the next day for a barrel tasting! It was amazing!!!
I can't wait to come back to Solvang and visit Arturo Sevtap!
If you're into wines and looking for the best in the area then you MUST stop in at Sevtap! It's a taste sensation in all capacities. Do not miss out!
My boyfriend and I came here yesterday, after a less-than-ideal tasting at another tasting room down the street...and boy, were we glad we did. The owner Art was a super friendly and knowledgeable guy. We thoroughly enjoyed the wine and conversation. Since Art is the wine maker, he was really receptive to all of our questions and was really fun and genuine. He names all his wines after loved ones, and loves telling jokes and the stories behind each one. We enjoyed the Maya (cab. sav. and merlot blend) and Andrea (petit verdot) in particular. We did not buy any wines since the ones we liked seemed a bit pricey, but was enjoyable none-the-less.
The decor and ambiance were hip and cool, and almost seemed out of place for the usual Solvang touristy stuff...but was very welcomed and awesome change.
We will definitely be coming back here when we're in town next. Â Art also told us that they have live music on Friday nights and monthly parties which seem like they would be a ton of fun!
Not only is this by far the most FUN spot in Solvang, the wine is uniquely delicious and the staff is friendly enough to make Tom Selleck blush. The Serendipity is unlike any other wine I have ever had. The atmosphere is super funky and inviting and you can sign your name on the walls in sidewalk chalk. The owner is generous with the tastings. If you are in Solvang, this tasting room is a must. Next time I want to go to the winery!
Review Source:A whole day of wine tasting, and this was our favorite!
The owner was great- the whole day we heard a bunch of canned, scripted descriptions of the wines we were tasting, but Art was more genuine and relatable. Â The ambience was relaxed, wine was good, and we could walk back to our hotel. You could also get wine by the glass (lots of the places you do tastings you can only have the 1oz taste).
This place was so fun! Felt more like a bar than a tasting room - in a good way. Art, the wine maker was entertaining as he gave us tastes of 5 different wines. There were no tasting notes, but I liked all of the wines and bought a bottle of a couple different wines. We were staying right next to this place, and every time we walked by, heard laughter. We chatted with the people who were tasting at the same time and everyone was having a great time. This is a great place to spend some time in Solvang, just pull up a stool and stay awhile!
Review Source:Came here after Sort this out cellars, I loved the decor and ambiance here. There are chalkboards instead of walls everywhere and chalk so guests can write on them. There are also oak barrels by the walls and it was just classy. Sev the owner was very welcoming and told us his story of becoming a wine maker, interesting dude. His wines were okay, we ended up getting a bottle of red. He seems really passionate and just for his attitude and stuff this place is 4 stars.
Review Source:I stopped in on a Friday afternoon for tasting. Â The owner was working behind the counter and he was super friendly and engaging. Â I felt very welcomed. Â The tasting consisted of all five of their wines. Â I enjoyed everyone of them. Â I am not typically a sauvignon blanc fan, but I liked their's so much that I took a bottle home. Â My only complaint was that I wish the pours were more generous.
Review Source:I was not a fan of the current pour list they had, but of course when asked, said the wines were fine, (universal code for 'not my taste' when you don't want to offend someone). Â The bartender (it was a BAR, not really a wine-tasting room), heckled us after each tasting we did (after talking to another local who knows the tasting rooms, she said Sevtap likes to heckle their patrons... wtf?). Â
The room is funky & hip (like I said, more like a real bar), and that's probably why it gets such high ratings, but I would never return here for wine, and probably not for any other reason. Â
Also, as a side note - he tried to up-sell us on our tasting twice, first by suggesting we order by the glass (this was before we even tasted anything), then suggested we order 2 tastings (most people share a tasting since you are 'tasting' all day, and the tastes add up to quite a bit of wine). Â We walked in knowing we were going to share a tasting, and this seemed to put off the bartender. Â Not your typical wine-tasting environment for anyone who wants to venture there.
This is just off the main strip (not hard to find, just not right on the main stretch of Solvang) and definitely worth a visit.
Aesthetically, it's the most interesting tasting room in Solvang (you feel transported, walking in) and I liked that you have the option of tasting or enjoying wine by the glass.
The owner was pouring and he was entertaining and a complete character. Â It was a fun experience, enjoyed his wines, purchased a few (Maya & their dessert wine were our favorites), and had an excellent time. Â
I did notice after the fact that he overcharged us for the tasting (we shared one and he charged us for two) - I didn't go back to dispute it, but that was disappointing, considering we bought 3 bottles of wine as well. Â
If you are visiting Solvang tasting rooms - do NOT miss this one!
This place is truly deserving of five stars because not only is it a great winery, but the owner is awesome, funny, entertaining and fantastic. The tasting room is fun, flirty, musical and very childish in a good way. Overall it is definitely a great winery!
We didn't even think much abut this place on the first pass, but coming back towards the car, we noticed that this place was emitting strange musical noises so decided to pop on by. The whole place was dark, and covered from floor to ceiling in writable walls. The owner actually encourages chalk art, or just you leaving a quick note to say you were here. I think this was an incredible idea since the bf was excessively entertained from this.
The wines are good. The prices for tasting are reasonable for such delicious whites. I don't remember being too impressed by the reds, but the whites were truly something else. I ended up with 2 bottles! I would not hesitate to come back here. The owners stories are also well worth your time and money!
I have been here twice, the winemaker/owner is very charming and the wines are good and interesting. Â He mixes a couple wines creating a very tasty and unique wine. Â 1st time I took a bottle of "mi amor' this time for the supper I thought 'cassiopeia' would be perfect. Â
The place is chill and offers entertainment in evening (maybe only wknds), stays open late too!
We went there during the week early evening and it was pretty empty.
The "Bar tender" took good care of us, he was very friendly and in a good mood!
He asked what kind of music we wanted... relax!
The wine was very good as well, we all liked their "Maya".
The place is also kind of nice, funny I would say, different from the classic tasting room, it is a different atmosphere which is good as well.
We went in just for a taste but had a glass instead, and so happy we did! The wine is super delicious and the winemaker/owner, Arturo Sevtap is on hand to talk with. Really great place, really great guy, too.
The tasting room is cool and has a stage where there was someone performing - and later that evening there was going to be a speed dating! How cool is that?! Later this year Arturo is having a grape crushing party. I have to come back for the party, and more importantly the wine, because you can't buy his wine anywhere else. I loved it.
Sevtap is a fun place for wine tasting. It's not that traditional or stuffy type of place to do tasting, but a real chill and even funky place.
All the walls inside are made of chalkboards so people write and leave messages, draw, etc.
The wines are excellent, but the best part of our experience was chatting with Art the owner. He is friendly and knowledgeable about wines. We learned more about wines (and not his wines, but wines in general) from chatting with him and tasting wines than any tour, or any tasting we'd been to. Art was able to suggest tours, vineyards to visit, places to eat, etc. We did a lot of wine tastings in Solvang, and this was one of the few places where we bought some wine to take home.
There are coupons (groupons) for Sevtap around town. Check this place out. They had said they were hoping to add a cheese shop, and as soon as they do we'll be back. We tired over 10 places in Solvang and this was one of the places that landed in our top 3.
LOVE the fact they are open till 8pm. Got a 2for1 tasting coupon from another winery that was closing as my husband and I were trying to come in. The owner?/ pourer was friendly, and funny. He had a dry sense of humor and made you feel pretty comfortable. They sell unique wine barrel furniture there.
To be honest, I was not a fan of the wines, but that's just personal preference. I would still recommend to go here for tasting. Make it your last stop since they are open so late! I will still go back the next time I'm in Solvang and see if my palate has changed and of course the wines will be different.
A tasting room open until 8 PM in Solvang? Sevtap gets 5 stars for that alone, everything in that town closes by 5, so we were very happy to find somewhere to hang out for a bit before dinner!
The wines were great. We enjoyed all the wines we tasted, and I purchased two bottles to take home, the Serendipity Sauvignon Blanc and the Hakuna Matata Merlot. Good stuff!
Arturo, the owner, is a great guy, super fun to hang out with. He has done an amazing job with the tasting room, I loved the ambiance in here, it is very comfortable and laid back.
This tasting room is definitely worth a stop if you are in Solvang!
If you're in Solvang, you must stop by and do a tasting here. When we went, we were the only ones in the place and the owner was the one doing the pours. The wines weren't like anything I'd tasted before, and I really enjoyed the twists he put on the flavors. The walls are covered with chalkboard paint, so customers come in and draw and write all over them. It gives it a very fresh, unique, and fun vibe.
It might have just been the day we were in there, but the owner seemed to be a little cynical. We talked about wine a little bit, but also about life and other topics since no one else was in there. He seemed to be reluctant to talk too much about his wine. We were new to wine and trying to learn more about it, so he came off to us as a little bit of a wine snob.
I would highly recommend going here, and I will definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm in town, most likely to get punched in the face by Art after writing this review. He might forgive me if I bring in Charlize Theron or Elizabeth Hurley. :)
First wine tasting room in Solvang. Art, the winemaker, is definitely the best host I've seen. We were there with a couple and one other guy, and he did a great job in engaging the whole group in conversation and making everyone laugh. He really helps to give the place a laid-back, comfortable, non-pretentious feel. And wine tasting SHOULD be fun!
The Sevtap room is also decorated with blackboards for people to leave their mark, more blackboards with the wine names in chalk, and lots of open space for live music, so it has an overall very casual feel. It's also the only "nightlife" in Solvang..... it officially closes at 8 but he will keep it open if people are still hanging out, having fun, and buying wine.
I wasn't crazy about any of the wines and didn't purchase any bottles (although the couple loved the Stephanie) but I still had a great time hanging out here.
My wife and I stopped in here late afternoon on a Friday. Â This place was convienient as it was next door to our hotel the Wine Valley Inn & Cottages. Â We were the only customers in the placed urging our tasting. The tasting room is fairly spacious and they have live music later in the evening on the weekends. Note that this is one of the few options for "nightlife" (if you can call it that) in Solvang. Most everything else closes around 5:00PM.
The host and winemaker is engaging and a lot of fun to talk to. The wine however was not really my thing. Not bad just not what I was looking for. Tasting wine is subjective, two people can have very different opinions on a particular wine. Â That being said, I enjoyed tasting the wines but, nothing impressed me enough to buy it.
Compared to most of the other tasting rooms in town, this one is head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to atmosphere, decor, friendliness. Â The wines are phenomenal, and homeboy that runs the place is pretty laid back and easy going! Â They have great hours, and live music.
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