Skyenna Wine Lounge

Santa Barbara, CA · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-12

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Skyenna Wine Lounge pours estate and vineyard-designated wines County AVAs, with a range that spans Pinot Noir, Grenache, GSM, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and sparkling Brut. The Funk Zone tasting room offers a laid-back yet sophisticated setting, and a wine club adds two complimentary tastings per visit, a 15% bottle discount, quarterly shipments, and members-only events. Customers describe the local white and red varietals as delicious and of great quality.

What should I order?: Start with the 2021 Una Sparkling Brut, a dry and crisp bubbly of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, or the 2022 Sauvignon Blanc from Tierra Alta Vineyard with its white grapefruit and green apple aromas. For red, the 2021 Pinot Noir from Rio Vista Vineyard or the 2021 Anastasia GSM from Tierra Alta Vineyard.
Who will enjoy this place?: Anyone who wants to taste through County-grown Rhone and other varietals in one setting, especially drinkers who value vineyard-designated wines and a club with complimentary tastings and member events.
When should I go?: For a tasting flight or a glass of local wine, the Funk Zone tasting room is set up for a relaxed visit; the wine club's members-only events and winemaker dinners are an additional draw for regulars.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: The program is built around Skyenna Wines' own production County vineyards, with a range that includes Rhone varieties, Bordeaux varieties, and a sparkling Brut. The wine club adds two complimentary tastings per visit, a 15% discount on bottles, four shipments a year, and first access to new releases.

Beverage categories

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Wine

Skyenna Wines produces a range of Rhone and other varietals County vineyards, including Pinot Noir, Grenache, GSM, Cinsault, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Mourvedre, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, and a sparkling Brut. The Funk Zone tasting room offers a laid-back yet sophisticated atmosphere, and a wine club provides complimentary tastings, bottle discounts, and exclusive access to new releases and events.

Menu strengths

— Diverse portfolio of estate and vineyard-designated wines County AVAs.
— Wine club provides two complimentary tastings per visit, a 15% discount on bottles, four shipments per year, first access to new releases, and members-only events.

Standout selections

— 2021 Pinot Noir — Rio Vista Vineyard, Sta Rita Hills; delicate blueberry and dark raspberry flavors with a velvety texture and subtle minerality.
— 2021 Anastasia GSM — Tierra Alta Vineyard, Ballard Canyon; bright pomegranate, raspberry, and cranberry fruit with soft tannins and good acidity.
— 2021 Una Sparkling Brut — Santa Ynez Valley; dry and crisp, made from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, with strawberry and melon flavors.
— 2023 Dos Germanos Magnum Reserve — Happy Canyon/Ballard Canyon; 66% Cabernet Sauvignon and 34% Syrah, full-bodied with red cherry, raspberry, and cassis notes.

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