A beautiful, new tasting room with a gift shop and special seasonal events keep guests returning. There are over 400 California wineries and many of them export to 165 markets worldwide. See full list of California Wineries Increased winery marketing efforts and consistent vintages have generated interest in California's growth industry . As you travel north a few miles beyond Santa Maria, you'll see Laetetia Vineyard on the right hand side of the road. Turn in the gate which is open during business hours and drive up the hill to the wine tasting room.
Picnic tables allow guests to sit outside and enjoy a breathtaking view of the hills and highway.
There you can obtain maps and directions for the rest of your tasting tour. As for prices, you sometimes can find the same wines sold in local grocery stores for a similar price or even less. If you are a member of Costco, stop at the one visible off Highway 101 in Santa Maria to check out their local inventory and prices. BUT, if you like something and are just passing through, don't count on it being available outside the vineyard. The hillside tree above is located at Corbett Canyon Winery, a gorgeous place but not always open to the public, unfortunately.