Cottonwood Canyon Winery - Santa Maria, California

Laura P.

We got married at Cottonwood Canyon Winery in early August and couldn’t have been more thrilled with how things turned out! The staff went above and beyond to make our special day flow smoothly. They even assisted my dad whose in a wheelchair, helping him through the grass so he could take part in the ceremony. We got so many compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was!

We had our rehearsal dinner in the wine caves the night before, it was such a cool experience! The wedding ceremony was up top, overlooking the vineyard with the mountains in the background. The reception was downstairs and we got the most amazing photos at sunset with the vineyard in the background. They even had a golf cart that brought people from the ceremony to the reception area, and brought our bridal party to the vineyard for pictures. We loved it!

The coordinator, Oriana, did a great job of making sure everything got done and went smoothly, and she even captured some videos of the speeches and sent them to me the next day! All of the cottonwood staff were so friendly and helpful. Thank you for making our dream wedding come true!

Nick S.

We wanted an intimate, semi rustic themed wedding in a beautiful California vineyard. We’re fortunate to have many beautiful wineries within a short distance of our home. We decided on Cottonwood Canyon Winery because of the location, gorgeous caves, and friendly staff. Oriana and everyone else from Cottonwood did an exceptional job. They really did go above and beyond what was expected of them, making the wedding fun and stress free. If you're looking for a wedding venue, you'd be hard pressed to find one that has everything like Cottonwood does!

Christopher R.

My fiancé and I had our very first wine tasting here. Needless to say, the owner and the staff were absolutely phenomenal! Sensational to say the least! From education of wines the land, talking story, and giving us a tour of the property. Just breathtaking! We were the first ones to arrive that day, just beating the crowd. Beautiful quality wines and fabulous tastes! Arriving to scenery that was candy for the eyes! I could stay on here and write a book about our experience, but just go by and say hi. Try the amazing wines, and talk story! Nothing like getting to know amazing people. I'm more than positive we will be back. Who knows, maybe for a wedding ☺️ And I hope I see the owner and staff again as well! Loved getting to know them. Also, needles to say, I left with some wine bottles and cannot wait to have them for the holidays! Also, thank you Norman for making the Restaurant recommendation. We took it, and loved it! - Love Christopher and Allison

Barbara L.

Beautiful location, delicious wine, fabulous service. Ciara was our server and she couldn't have been nicer and also very knowledgeable.
We had a beautiful picnic in the garden overlooking the vineyards and it was a great experience!!!

Andrew G.

Beautiful place. Grate invirment and I like that they are trying something new. With there open mic nights

Zach R.

Discovered this place on the wine trolley. Even better than the wine, which is already pretty good is the gorgeous views of this winery. There weren't many people there when we went and that combined with the views of nature made this place an almost meditative experience. The staff was friendly and treated us kindly.

Monique L.

Upon reading the reviews, I've realized that my experience with the winery staff wasn't an isolated incident. Many others share similar sentiments about their rudeness, and as if customer’s are an inconvenience . It's disappointing when customer service falls short, especially in an industry where it's crucial. I doubt I'll return to this winery and would suggest exploring alternatives in the area.

Ashley S.

Pro: Beautiful location.
Cons: The staff is unprofessional, and perks of being a "member" are sub par.

I am not a member and never will be due to how poorly my friend who WAS a member is being treated. The concerns were brought up. A meeting was set and the owner couldn't bother to show up. We also have friends who are considering canceling their membership because of this situation.
I do not recommend and I will never go there again. I'd skip this one on the wine trolley if I were you

To anyone considering becoming a member, read the details thoroughly. 1, 2 or 4 complimentary tastings per YEAR. Most wineries want their members visiting as often as possible and to bring other people to share their wine with. Not Cottonwood. I'd give 0 stars if I could.