Discover California’s Top Luxury Ranch with an Exclusive Wine Cellar

San Ysidro Ranch — the all-inclusive, celebrity-favorite resort nestled among picture-perfect gardens of wildflowers, olive trees, and citrus groves at the foothills of California’s Santa Ynez Mountains — has launched the ultimate oenophile experience.

The Remarkable Cellar Experience

The exciting epicurean journey takes guests on a private tour of San Ysidro Ranch’s award-winning cellar, boasting 14,000 bottles, making it one of the largest in the country. Guests enter an elegant dining room — dubbed the Secret Cellar — through a hidden entrance. Inside the Secret Cellar, visitors will find 2,000 bottles of wine, barrel-vaulted ceilings, and a beautiful locally made wooden farm table that accommodates up to 14 people.

Culinary Delights Await

Guests will enjoy one of three wine-pairing menus complemented by seasonal fare prepared by executive chef Matthew Johnson. The Wanderlust pairing takes guests on a world tour of the finest wines with a few unexpected stops, while The Reserve pairing focuses on the classics. For those who can’t decide, the Warner pairing blends the best flavors of The Wanderlust and The Reserve. Each tasting encompasses five wines and is accompanied by a four-course menu featuring delicacies such as Hawaiian big-eye tuna belly tartare, Dos Pueblos Farm abalone, and center-cut prime beef tenderloin.

Accessibility and Pricing

The Secret Cellar experience is open to both guests of San Ysidro Ranch and the public. Prices for the food tasting menu start at $250, and for the wine tasting, at $125.

Moreover, San Ysidro Ranch topped iBestTravel’s list of the best resorts in California in our 2022 World’s Best Awards and is renowned for its idyllic setting with perfectly manicured gardens and 38 cottage-style accommodations.