Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileBarbieri & Kempe Wines
Santa Barbara, CA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Barbieri & Kempe Wines pours estate-grown wines from two labels with distinct identities: Barbieri on Rhone varieties like Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, and Kempe on Bordeaux-style wines including Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Bianco white. Daily tastings are $30 per person, waived for club members, and the tasting room stocks international cheeses, fresh baguettes, and specialty items for pairing. The club offers 4, 6, or 12 bottles up to three times a year, with 20% off all wines and library access.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Kempe Bianco, a white of Grenache Blanc and Viognier that customers single out. For reds, the Barbieri Syrah from Colson Canyon Vineyard and the Syrah from Refugio Ranch Vineyard show the Rhone focus; the Rosé of Mourvèdre and Rosé of Syrah cover the lighter side.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want to compare a Rhone-focused label against a Bordeaux-style one in a single visit, and club members who value library access and discounts on both.
- When should I go?
- Daily tastings run during regular tasting-room hours; the $30 fee is waived for club members.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Tastings are $30 per person, complimentary for wine club members. Club members receive 20% off all wines, and 12-bottle Summer Club members get up to an additional 15% off reds.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Two labels under one roof: Barbieri concentrates on Rhone varietals from vineyards near Los Olivos, Buellton, and Santa Rita Hills, while Kempe handles Bordeaux-style wines from Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot Noir and the Bianco white. The club grants library-wine and large-format access plus event invitations.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Two distinct labels—Barbieri on Rhone varieties and Kempe on Bordeaux-style wines—anchor a focused estate program. Named bottlings span Rosé of Mourvèdre, Vermentino, Bianco, Seppia, Rosé of Syrah, two single-vineyard Syrahs, and Romanus. Tastings are $30, waived for club members, and the room stocks cheeses and baguettes for pairing.
Menu strengths
- — Two labels with clear varietal identities: Barbieri on Rhone varieties and Kempe on Bordeaux-style wines.
- — Named selections include Rosé of Mourvèdre, Vermentino, Bianco, Seppia, Rosé of Syrah, Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard, Syrah Refugio Ranch Vineyard, and Romanus.
- — Wine club members receive 20% off all wines, library-wine and large-format access, and invitations to dinners and events.
Standout selections
- — Kempe Bianco, a white of Grenache Blanc and Viognier, named by customers as a favorite.
- — Barbieri Syrah from Colson Canyon Vineyard, a single-vineyard Rhone-style red.
- — Barbieri Syrah from Refugio Ranch Vineyard, another vineyard-designated Syrah.
Pricing: Tastings $30 per person, complimentary for club members; club members get 20% off all wines, with up to 15% additional off reds for 12-bottle Summer Club members.
How it sits with the food
The tasting rooms offer international cheeses, fresh baguettes, and gourmet specialty items to pair with the wines.
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