For those of you who have visited NABU Wines, you already know just how special this place is. This unique urban winery has been producing handcrafted, award-winning wines since 2012 while also bringing some of the best live music Los Angeles and the Conejo Valley have to offer.
Owner Greg Barnett often says, “It doesn’t matter if you don’t know who is playing on a Friday, Saturday night or Sunday afternoon; every band is great!” And that’s exactly the spirit of NABU Wines—great wine, great music and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests coming back.
NABU Wines was honored with six wins in the 2026 Best Readers’ Choice Awards presented by the Los Angeles Daily News this year, taking home the titles of Best Wine Tasting, Best Winery, Best Live Entertainment, Best Night Spot, Best Paint Night and Favorite Happy Hour!
When you visit NABU’s winery, you may not know quite what to expect, but the moment you step inside, you realize you’ve arrived at a true wine destination. While NABU Wines continues to produce wines from Napa Valley and the Malibu Coast, its winemaking has expanded to several AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) throughout California. In Mendocino County, NABU produces Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Talmage Bench in Ukiah, along with Pinot Noir from the southern Sonoma Coast. From the Central Coast, NABU produces Albariño and Sauvignon Blanc from Paso Robles. This diverse selection allows NABU to showcase the distinct character and personality of each region, bringing them together under one roof in the Conejo Valley.
This year, NABU Wines achieved outstanding results at the Los Angeles International Wine Competition, earning an impressive six Silver and two Bronze medals for its Red Blends, Late Harvest Port, Chardonnay, Albariño and package design. These award-winning wines represent grapes sourced from Napa Valley, the Malibu Coast, Paso Robles and Mendocino County, showcasing NABU’s commitment to crafting exceptional wines from some of California’s most celebrated wine regions.
Why NABU?
We’re asked this all the time.
“When my wife, Janet Barnett, and I started the winery, our main focus was producing wines from Napa Valley and our local mountains of Malibu. That’s where the name NABU came from,” says Barnett.
Any connection to “Star Wars?”
“No,” Barnett laughs. “But we do have fun with our name every May 4th, Star Wars Day, at the winery. People arrive in costumes with lightsabers and more. It’s a lot of fun!”
NABU Wines is the only winery in the Conejo Valley open every day at noon for wine tasting, making it an ideal destination for wine lovers throughout the week. Their signature wine flight features white, red and blended wines, thoughtfully curated by the knowledgeable staff. Each pour comes with a story, as the NABU team takes great pleasure in sharing the inspiration, winemaking process and unique character behind each wine with their guests.
When you look around NABU Wines, you’ll quickly notice that music is a big part of the experience. The Barnetts have deep roots in the music industry, having started their careers in the 1980s immersed in the glam and heavy metal scene on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California. During those early years, they created album covers, rock photography, magazines, band logos and show graphics for local bands and touring acts.
That creative history remains an important part of NABU Wines today. The winery features vintage audio equipment and an extensive vinyl collection spanning decades and genres, from jazz and rock to heavy metal, current releases and everything in between. Guests are welcome to choose a record from their collection to spin on the turntable—or bring along one of their own favorites to share.
FYI, NABU Wines offers a great Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3-7 p.m., featuring special pricing on wines by the glass and by the bottle, as well as on wine tastings. It’s the perfect way to unwind after work, meet up with friends and enjoy some award-winning NABU Wines.
NABU Wines also provides a unique and inviting setting for private events. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, holiday or hosting a company gathering, the winery offers a relaxed atmosphere where great wine, music and good company come together.
Starting in September, NABU is bringing even more fun to the winery on Wednesday nights with a rotating lineup of Singer-Songwriter Night, Open Mic and Dante’s Karaoke Inferno—there’s always something exciting happening there!
Then, every Thursday night, it’s time for King Trivia at 7 p.m. Test your knowledge, bring your friends and enjoy a night of fun with their amazing Quizmaster.
Visit NABU Wines at 2649 Towngate Road, Suite 200, in Westlake Village. For more information, call 805.778.1100 or visit nabuwines.com.