Santa Barbara Is Now Home to the Ultimate Wine Tasting Experience

Santa Ynez wine country is having a moment—and at The Barn at The Hilt Estate, that moment comes with a key to your own private indoor-outdoor lounge. The estate’s recently launched Hideaway Experience gives groups of up to 10 guests exclusive access to the Hideaway Room, an intimate space tucked into the rolling Sta. Rita Hills landscape.

Cary Wilton

Instead of a traditional tasting, guests enjoy a curated bottle service showcasing the “greatest hits” from The Hilt and its sister property JONATA, two of Santa Barbara County’s most acclaimed estates. The Hilt’s coastal vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills are known for wines with cool-climate verve and precision, while JONATA’s Ballard Canyon property leans into Rhône and Bordeaux varietals with richness and structure. Side by side, they reveal the extraordinary range of the region.

Cary Wilton

The Hideaway Experience is designed for lingering—think relaxed conversations, leisurely pours, and panoramic views framed by sleek modern architecture. It’s no wonder the estate’s Jamala Experience—a greatest-hits flight of JONATA and The Hilt wines—was featured in Season 2 of With Love, Meghan.

Danielle Honea

Whether you’re a serious collector or simply want to uncork Santa Ynez in style, The Barn at The Hilt’s Hideaway Experience delivers a rare combination of privacy, place, and impeccable wine.