Purveyors and Growers of Fine Wines from California.
Our winery is founded on the four pillars of life that keep us focused, driven and alive. Family, Friends, Faith and Freedom. At McClain Cellars, we believe that every day is a gift to be enjoyed with those you love the most. Cheers!
Go Wine Tasting in Laguna Beach, CA or Buellton, CA!
Our Laguna Beach Location: A “hip” modern industrial luxury tasting lounge that is a cross between a New York “Soho” music venue and a “Napa Valley” tasting lounge has opened its doors in Laguna Beach’s ”The Hive” next to the Sawdust Festival. This is not an ordinary winery by any means.
Featuring a 16-foot glass garage door, skylights, and a shaded patio, McClain Cellars brings the beauty of Laguna Beach into the tasting room. Along the bar, you will find artistic wine bottles with unique paintings on each. Each of the wines has a clever name like, “Summer Breeze,” “Family Values,” “Promise Keeper,” and “Faithful Friend” to name a few. The walls have colorful paintings that encourage every guest to stop and gaze. With the capacity to host up to 49 guests at once, this quaint venue offers free parking, easy freeway access, and flexible hours. The tasting lounge is in the HIVE at 849 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA next to Kitchen in the Canyon and the Laguna Beach Beer Company.
Our Buellton, CA Location: Featuring a 5000 sq ft outside patio and adult playground, a beautiful barrel room with thousands of gallons of really good wine, and a luxury wine tasting lounge designed to engage your eyes as well as your senses. This place is just “off the chart” with beauty and creativity. Lounge back under an umbrella and sip on our amazing vintages, listen to jazz or blues, and just experience the very best that wine country has to offer. In Buellton, CA you will fall in love with a different set of wines including our 96 points double Gold medal winner, Five Hearts, Sacred Love, Poetic Vine, and even our amazing Sparkling Wine, Lovely Day.
At either location, guests can have a private wine tasting, light snacks, charcuterie & cheese boards, access to the winemaker and owners, and much more. They also offer homemade artisan popcorn tastings, olive oils & vinegar tastings as well as wine appreciation classes. The wine ambassadors on hand are knowledgeable of the wines and eager to share the story of the McClain family with their guests.
McClain Cellars is an amazing new winery from the Santa Ynez Valley. What makes them different from other wineries in Santa Barbara or Orange County is where the wine is made and where it comes from. Founded by Jason & Sofia McClain, McClain Cellars grows, harvests, and makes all of their wine in the Santa Ynez Valley. After it is bottled and ready to release, they bring all the wine to Orange County where it is released to the public.
Great wine with...
Our Friends & Family
We make great wines to be shared by great friends. Jason & Sofia McClain started McClain Cellars to do something they always wanted; to spend more time with friends and family. For decades nothing has been more fun than gathering together for wine night at the McClain Family. Whether it was a Saturday afternoon BBQ, movie night, an evening after a long day or just Wine Wednesday, nothing beat hanging out with great friends, a glass of good wine and enjoying what life has to offer.
To make great wine we need three things, a family with a dream, great grapes and an amazing wine maker. Welcome to McClain Cellars!
Review is solely on customer service. We made reservations and had a large party. Our original server waited our party and another large party so I understand why it took a little longer to get stuff. What I don’t understand is why after our server’s shift was over so someone else took over and the other large party left why we were pretty much ignored. Caught wind that the owner were there as well so we thought maybe they would come to our table to see how we were doing but they went to every single other table but ours. We were now the largest party there and pretty much forgotten. So if you dress like you have money by all mean come here and you’ll get the attention of the waiters and the owners. If not I would suggest going somewhere else.
Robert Myers
2020-11-22T00:17:27+0000
Some of the best wines I have ever tasted...from Napa, to the Columbia Valley, back down to Temecula.Knowledgable staff. Love the 5 different tasting menu options. Great live music. Felicia has a beautiful voice.Looking forward to returning.
Tamara L Snow
2020-07-20T15:21:51+0000
Very intimate setting. Friendly staff. Good wine
Liane Costello
2020-02-14T06:01:14+0000
Our 1st time was last night at their one year anniversary. The whole family came out to celebrate this memorable evening. Frank De Vaul played beautiful music throughout the night. We had the opportunity to meet the McClain's. They make wonderful wine to enjoy and the atmosphere is top notch. Our new favorite spot in Laguna Beach. Thank you for making us feel like family.
Timothy Buerger
2020-02-10T15:58:41+0000
Love everything about Jason and Sophia. Their love is infused in their wine AND I can taste/feel it. Good for the body and soul. 💗🙏🏻
Trina Watton
2020-02-10T05:56:06+0000
Amazing wines! Fun tasting lounge. Highly recommended.
Donna Hisey
2020-02-10T04:10:43+0000
The wine at McClain Cellars is excellent and it will be well worth your time to go to one of their tasting room!
Pamela London Franck
2020-01-03T22:02:40+0000
Natalie was an excellent Hostess! Just like one of the Family!
Rick Nan McClain Parente
2019-10-29T22:50:59+0000
Hostess were wonderful, nice hospitality. Great start of my evening.
Troy Hall
2019-09-22T04:57:17+0000
Spectacular wine, great atmosphere and awesome people!
Jeff Olsen
2019-08-25T00:04:14+0000
BEST WINE EVER!!!!! And lovely people who work there and vine there... my new wine tribe!
Esther Wildenberg
2019-08-24T00:33:58+0000
Good wine and music. The staff was really friendly.
Terri Donnelly
2019-08-19T15:23:07+0000
very nice wines...and love the stories behind them
Renee Glickman-Cohn
2019-08-09T22:45:46+0000
Fun and most important, very good wines!
Kevin Culbertson
2019-08-04T20:00:53+0000
Friendly and fun place to go for a glass or two of wine. Their wines are fantastic!!
Nancy Lambert
2019-07-06T16:39:07+0000
a Laguna must visit. wine and staff are excellent
Mark Meisberger
2019-06-27T05:00:46+0000
Super happy and knowledgeable staff! Met the owner today...visionary!! 😁
Scott Scherer
2019-06-01T21:28:02+0000
Great experience here! And some nice wine varieties! Cheers!
Geri Jacoby-Smith
2019-05-27T03:49:34+0000
Lovely wines & nice intimate atmosphere
Lily Doris
2019-05-25T00:02:47+0000
After my birthday plans fell through I quickly put together a day of fun including a trip to McClain Cellars after seeing their ad on Facebook. I had messaged them to find out more about their food offering and got a very prompt response with their food offerings as well as food options from their surrounding restaurants. Upon arrival we were greeted by several of their wine ambassadors in addition to Jason, the owner. They wished me a happy birthday and made sure my experience was top notch. All of the staff were pleasant to talk to! The wine was great and live music was another wonderful surprise. Not to mention it’s a family-owned business! I HIGHLY recommend a visit. We ended the night buying several bottles of wine and headed to the Italian restaurant next door for a wonderful meal. I will definitely be bringing friends and family back!
Christy Petersen
2019-05-17T15:20:00+0000
My friends and I visited McClain Cellars on a Monday afternoon to experience their wine tasting flights. I prefer reds so I enjoyed their Masters Flight tastings. There are wonderful stories behind each wine from the names of each wine to the labels on each bottle. I definitely recommend spending time here with family and friends. The environment is very welcoming, friendly and with a variety of board games to choose from, plan on having memorable moments at this special place.
Mina Mac
2019-05-15T16:16:26+0000
came in for the Mother's Day Special, was treated to an absolute amazing experience. thank you great service. worth the drive. thank you so much. Asia, Jeanine and Brandon
Jeanine Virgin
2019-05-13T02:36:12+0000
I had a great time/visit 😁
Sherry Barandas
2019-05-12T22:58:53+0000
From a light and refreshing Pinot to a deep and flavorful Merlot, these wines do not disappoint! Made from grapes in a Santa Ynez Vineyard, it’s no surprise. Instead of driving hours to get to the Santa Ynez valley, I can now enjoy the same wines in beautiful Laguna Beach in a truly stunning tasting room. Well done!
Vince Montero
2019-05-12T19:28:43+0000
Nice and close to home and very good tasting reds.
Leonard M Escudero
2019-04-29T15:44:17+0000
Amazing atmosphere and wonderful people!
Jennifer Suss McCusker
2019-04-11T04:36:44+0000
Great tasting room! Great staff! And great live music!
Sabrina Phillips
2019-03-30T19:15:20+0000
Loved the ambiance & friendly staff
Dana Finiguerra-Ortiz
2019-03-30T05:01:06+0000
I just love their new tasting room! The staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. I was able to try their new wines, all of which were just as delicious as their original 8 wines. Looking forward to going back again.
Jenna Irey Olson
2019-03-14T03:12:11+0000
Great wine. Loved the people and atmosphere. Needs better snacks.
Shannon Marie
2019-03-13T03:34:02+0000
Good vibes........................
John O'Neal
2019-03-10T22:47:51+0000
Amazing experience with the owner Jason!!
Jessi Crouse
2019-03-09T20:45:21+0000
Everyone is so friendly. Met the owner and winemaker at the front door, welcoming people entering! Great reds!
Cathy Cendejas Bruich
2019-03-04T04:57:52+0000
McClain wines are, quite simply, delicious. I found that I was comparing the wines from the other clubs I belonged to against McClain wines and I dropped all of them to focus solely on McClain wines. Jason McClain is warm, friendly, and has an obvious passion for his wines. The staff could not be more friendly and the newly opened tasting room is wonderful and well thought out. Stop by for a tasting; you won't be disappointed.
Sandra Labowitz
2019-02-25T16:58:43+0000
The wine was fabulous. Very quaint atmosphere. This was my first visit, I would have loved to have known no food service. Cheese and salami from refrigerated case was very reasonable. Had a proper meal on PCH later in the day.I highly recommend for a local relaxing experience.
Roxana Shapiro Hallock
2019-02-25T15:04:46+0000
Wonderful experience excellent wine and great music.🍷
Paula Richardson
2019-02-24T07:13:29+0000
Thank you for a spectacular experience, yesterday. Every detail, every overview of your wines, the team & the space, exceeded my expectations. Can't wait to return!
Cheri Curry
2019-02-11T18:30:31+0000
What a fantastic wine tasting experience. Lots of great choices, and it’s truly a classy spot. The owners are first-rate when it comes to customer satisfaction 🥂.
Alvin Austin
2019-02-09T22:57:06+0000
Most awesome wine tasting experience around. Highly recommend to give it a try.
Sean Lancona
2019-02-09T11:08:55+0000
Looking forward to the Grand Opening of the tasting room.
Jane Mcclain
2019-01-09T04:23:12+0000
amazing place go experience a great bottle of wine.
Lori Rosas
2018-12-03T15:33:55+0000
Drinking the merlot, now! Yum!
Lisa White Cantu
2018-12-02T03:28:26+0000
Jason and Sofia have really achieved elegant flavors in their wines. For example, if you like a jammy, structured, Bordeaux blend that evolves for hours into silky layers of ripe black cherry with balanced tannins and subtle vanilla, you will love their “Faithful Friend.” I can’t wait for the barrel tasting on November 3rd!!
John Carlson
2018-10-13T15:04:46+0000
We are so happy to be part of the growing McClain Cellars family! Can't wait to visit their new tasting room when it opens. Cheers to family, friends, faith and freedom!
Kim Hales
2018-10-05T22:45:02+0000
Great wine and very cool people, excited for my wine deliveries!
Chandra Moschina
2018-09-21T03:18:49+0000
Paired the 2016 Purpose Road with a Prime NY Strip Steak grilled to medium and a creamy risotto side dish. The wine was a perfect compliment to the food. The blend of the Sangiovese was just right to give the Merlot the backbone needed for steak/beef dishes. Highly recommend.
Vince Marizzaldi
2018-09-18T17:42:44+0000
Great wine, meaningful message and awesome people. Jason and Sofia got it going on. Faithful Friend was my favorite
Daniel Vasquez
2018-09-18T03:50:42+0000
My husband & I attended their wine tasting event and really enjoyed the wine. Conversation with many of their friends all their supporting and helping out was great too. We love wine, but it's even better shared with friends and delicious snacks. You certainly sensed what they stand for... Family, Friends, Faith & Freedom! We're looking forward to enjoying our new collection and attending their next event!. 🍷✨ Many Mahalos!🌺
Amy Vasquez
2018-09-18T02:42:36+0000
What an awsome couple The McClains , love the Summer Breeze wine , so refreshing with some sweetness to it, and ofcourse who would of thought flavoured popcorn with wine ? So good pairing it And ofcourse gotta have some celantro olive oil with pomagranate balsamic vinegarAhhh everything are so good
Nitta Blauvelt
2018-09-17T00:02:27+0000
I’m a McClain but not related to Jason and Sophia. It was an event I came across on Facebook and didn’t think it was real. I invited a couple friends to attend with me and we truly enjoyed the experience. I became a member, and look forward to the grand opening.
Katie McClain
2018-09-16T19:52:31+0000
We drove an hour and a half to attend a tasting at McClain Cellars, and was it ever worth it! An incredible variety of wines, each with their own unique characteristics, full of flavor, balance, just the right amount of tannins on the reds, and bright, refreshing finishes on the whites. My absolute favorite was Painted Dreams, lovely on the nose, a vanilla start and caramel finish, with a silky mouth feel and dark fruit flavors. Best of all, McClain has the selection of a long-established winery, without the snootiness. They are wonderful, warm, and engaging. We will be back!
Brenda Salomé Salamone
2018-09-16T17:20:41+0000
The Service An Wine Tasting The Whole Experience
Rob Allen Williams
2018-09-08T02:55:01+0000
My husband and I have been fortunate enough to walk this journey with the McClain family as they have poured their heart and soul into creating a company that can be enjoyed by all and built on the foundation of family, faith, friendship and freedom. Each one of their beautifully crafted wine stands on its own delivering the sweetest aromas, unique varietals and the most amazing tastes. Summer Breeze, Painted Dreams & Faithful Friend are just some of my very favorites, but I can honestly say that they are all delicious and are a MUST to try!!!!
Christen Barley
2018-08-05T17:54:16+0000
Loved the wines, love the artwork and love the vibe! An amazing couple bringing a great sampling of wines for every pallet!
Coryn Ellis
2018-08-03T23:53:42+0000
The wines are fantastic and discussion worthy. What a treat to try some new and unique. My wife and I had a wonderful time.
Jay Titus
2018-07-31T23:32:43+0000
awesome simply awesome
Norm Mcclain
2018-07-30T22:47:36+0000
My husband and I were fortunate enough to attend a tasting event with friends recently and the wine and experience were both fantastic. Jason and Sofia’s passion for their wine is evident through their meticulous attention to detail, a true labor of love. The bottles are exquisite and will add a beautiful piece of artwork to our dinner table in addition to the delightful wine!
Megan McMillan Stube
2018-07-30T18:52:52+0000
It was a tremendous opportunity to be able to a private wine tasting for McClain Family Cellars. Too often we pour a glass of wine and enjoy the taste without knowing any of the history or story behind how that wine ended up in our glass. On this occasion my wife and friends were able to not only taste some of the most amazing wines we also learned the backstory of each wine and how it came to creation. The McClain Family Cellars has done a remarkable job of telling a story with each and every wine and creating passionate flavors. Overall a beautiful event with great wines and even better people.
Doug Luden
2018-07-30T14:05:09+0000
Dell Shelton
2018-07-30T06:44:07+0000
Great reds. Jason and Sofia are great hosts. I found a new favorite winery!!!
Conrad Rodriguez
2018-07-29T22:24:42+0000
Truly enjoyed our private wine tasting. Looking foward in purchases more cases as their wines come out. A true gem. Wine to share with special friends.
Cheri McClain
2018-07-29T20:47:46+0000
We had a wonderful experience in Rancho Santa Margarita last night tasting the wines. Kristen was so nice, we really enjoyed talking with her and learning about your winery. All the wines were delicious, Sacred Love was my favorite, rich, full bodied and smooth.Looking forward to visiting you in Laguna Beach.
Rhonda Pacheco Trujillo
2018-07-29T19:20:18+0000
Shellie Karen Phelps and I tasted wines from a new winery in Orange County last night. Mcclain Cellars are soon to be in Laguna Beach. Even thought they are new the wines were great.
Jon David Phelps
2018-07-29T18:16:35+0000
What great wines, we bought 6 bottles of the Sacred Love! We will be buying much more in the future. Thank you Jason for making such great wines!!!
Arne DeWitt
2018-07-29T16:58:06+0000
They had a very interesting selections of wines.
Mike Pallas
2018-07-18T05:34:05+0000
Delicious Reds! Amazing People! Incredible Customer Service! So thrilled to be a Wine Club Member at a local winery I love! Do your palate a favor and try these Wines!
Juanita LaMuth
2018-07-17T05:27:10+0000
We had the opportunity to attend this local wine tasting by McClain Cellars and I was very impressed. They brought a little bit of Paso to the OC! They did a great job on their reds and I was really impressed in their Family Values red. I typically do not like petit Syrah due to them being watery well this one was not. It was full bodies and delicious. Loves all of the others that we joined! Can’t wait to watch you grow McClain Cellars!
Krystn Meier
2018-07-11T02:42:20+0000
I went to an event with McClain's and was impressed with how warm and welcoming it was. The wines were also excellent. I would like to especially thank Mary for her help.
Elliott Brandon Fischer
2018-07-09T23:51:59+0000
Absolutely amazing selection of reds!!!!
Gayle Pegg
2018-07-09T14:53:29+0000
Fabulous wines that have a distinctive taste. These are not your typical Cabs, petite sirahs, or red blends. They have a complexity to them that is difficult to put into words. Highly recommend Faithful Friend and Sacred Love for those red wine connoisseurs. Purpose Road is a great wine to serve to friends that don't typically drink wine, it's soft, smooth, and easy to drink.
Gustavo Gallardo
2018-07-08T20:26:51+0000
Enjoyed a wonderful evening with Jason and Sofia while sampling their amazing wines. Sacred Love is one of the best reserve wines we’ve ever had. Full bodied and fantastic finish. Looking forward to future events and the launch of more wines.
Chris Barnett
2018-07-08T16:28:17+0000
Enjoyed a wonderful wine tasting today. Thank you. Wish the family the best of luck and look forward to visiting your winery soon. Love the artwork on your bottles and see you soon again. ��
Carol Pankowitz
2018-07-08T05:44:36+0000
McClain Cellars... nicely done! What a great tasting event! Super excited to be part of the F4 wine club! So many favorites already! ���
Kristen Rolapp-Hampton
2018-07-04T19:02:04+0000
Delicious wines! I’m so happy to have joined their wine club and able to get in on the ground floor. Very excited about future wine releases and parties! The McClains are very welcoming and make you feel at home and so excited to share their dream with you!
Leslie Gray
2018-07-03T04:12:18+0000
This was a great event! What a wonderful group to wine taste with! I’m looking forward to future events!
Tonya Altemeyer-Christ
2018-06-29T17:39:55+0000
We had a great time at your first tasting tonight! Loved all six wines! Congrats! Cheers!
Vanessa Luden
2018-06-28T04:38:02+0000
What a blessing. This family is so gray. The dream they made into reality is such a great story. You should really check them out. Truly amazing... oh and the wine isn’t bad either!
Eva Marie Jared
2018-06-28T04:15:03+0000
Love the wines, love the makers! Thank you for chasing your dreams!
Gena Van Horne
2018-06-28T04:14:10+0000
Enjoyed the tasting tonight. We loved meeting not only the family but the devoted circle of friends. Bill was a fantastic person to have pour and talk with. Became wine club members tonight! Thank you for having us over to try some great wine!
Virginia Wantz
2018-06-28T04:04:56+0000
Just joined their wine club and can’t wait for the first shipment!
Susan Shea
2018-06-20T22:17:42+0000
I've recently had the opportunity to taste three of their wines and they were all amazing! I tried their two whites and one red, Sacred Love. All 3 wines were smooth and easy to drink! It had a wonderful taste as well as an after taste. I can't wait to try the rest of them! You won't be disappointed. The bottles also have a beautiful design.
Diana Buenaventura Mattar
2018-06-18T18:58:02+0000
