Montemar is the quintessential Sunday wine sipping destination…read more With a secret garden like backyard that goes on for days, you'll find quiet coves for private conversations and stages for fun shows. It's the ultimate in a fully functional "backyard retreat" We brought our dog June, in an effort to give her June-cation deux. Recently her big brother Jackson had passed and she was left quite distraught. We figured a weekend out with numerous pets and lovers from fellow wine lovers would brighten her day. And boy did it. Montemar was a last minute addition to our schedule. We hadn't even planned on staying the night but did last minute when we found a great hotel deal that included dogs. I had been curious about the Lompoc wine scene for ages and this was the perfect opportunity. Lucky for us it was a quiet Sunday afternoon and June was given free reign of the backyard. We tasted a few flights and then opted to share a bottle of the Grenache blanc Pet Nat - perfect for a balmy Late fall afternoon. We loved the chill vibe here and would recommend to anyone with low energy pets. We can't wait to return and try out more wines and literally just chill and hang. It's such a peaceful environment for that!

I took my MIL here after relocating to the area. We had a great time and tasted delicious wines!…read moreThe service was friendly and informative. The ambiance was fun and cute. Overall, a wonderful experience!

The Hilt Estate has a gorgeous tasting room and great wines, probably the best of all that we…read morevisited. However the service we received was unlike any of the other wineries we stopped at in the area. When we arrived at 3:30pm we were greeted at the door by a young woman who immediately told us that they would be closing at 5pm so we may not have much time for a tasting. An hour and a half isn't enough time for a tasting? After sitting in the large open tasting room, we engaged in conversation with her about the wines and the winery. When asked how she got into the business and started working at Hilt, she said she just wanted something that she didn't hate, and had applied for the job a couple months ago. When we asked about the white wine they had, she mentioned its tannins. Tannins in white wine? Given that we were only interested in trying the whites and the majority on the tasting menu were reds, we decided to try a glass of the white on offer instead of doing the tasting. The pour was about 2 ounces. It's too bad that the service was so impersonal and uneducated because the winery and the wines seemed so impressive. We would have loved to learn more but decided to cut our losses and leave.

We had a fantastic experience at The Hilt Estate, very reminiscent of Napa-style tastings…read more Beautiful interior, glassware, privacy. The furniture and artwork were both stunning as well, definitely recommend sitting by the fireplace. Our host was lovely, knowledgeable, and super accommodating of the timing before our next reservation. She explained the wines perfectly and definitely got us thinking about the different tasting notes. We left with a few bottles of the 2005 Sangiovese, it was an off-menu recommendation from our host and this wine had an amazing aroma, didn't even need to take a sip to know how special it was (but obviously did)! All said, an amazing experience, beautiful wines, knowledgeable staff - definitely recommend!

What an incredible experience! Janet was phenomenal! Had a great tasting and learned lots of…read moreinformation along the way. Janet went above and beyond to make the experience wonderful and the wines were delicious--I went home with 5 bottles! Would definitely visit again.

Estate Tasting $30 for 6 pours; ZOTO Flight $25 for 6 pours (purchase of 2 bottles waives 1 tasting…read morefee) First time visiting and had an okay experience. Rustic tasting room located in a long building housing several wine tasting rooms. The tasting room and bar itself were very clean and there's plenty of parking in a private lot. WINES: Atsushi poured for us and was nice, but not overly friendly. We did learn that they produce about 2,000 cases across three labels. The wines we tasted were okay but not really fitting our palate preferences. That said, I always state that wine tasting is subjective to the individual's palate, but service is not. The wines I like/dislike, you may hate/love. I always suggest that you try and decide for yourself. We did get to try and purchased two bottles of the 2023 "Lover Girl" Late Harvest Chardonnay, as we love dessert wines. Overall, not our style wines so probably wouldn't stop in again.

We couldn't find the winery and we couldn't locate them. We booked a hotel in the area and thought…read morewe could do a tasting but‍ Very confusing website- and phone # doesn't work Tried the other # and left a message and still nothing

Fiddlehead Winery part of the Wine Ghetto in the Sobhani Industrial Park. Look to the back side of…read moreFiddlehead to find an outdoor patio with tables physically distanced and wearing masks until reaching your table routine. What is so impressive and amazing is owner Katy Joseph who is so vibrant and welcoming at an age most of us would just be happy chilling out. For her, wine and wine making must be her fountain of youth. Still rather rare to find a woman as the head of a winery. Congratulations on being one of the earlier female pioneers in the oenological world. Every week there is a different set of about 6 2oz wines to sample at $17: 1) Pink Fiddle Pinot Noir Rosé 2017 2) Bebble Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2017 3) Bebble Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2016 4) Bebble Reserve Grüner Veltliner 2015 5) Missing 7 Pinot Noir 2013/2014 6) 728 Pinot Noir 2014 Grüner Veltliner (grew nair felt lee nair) vertical tasting was a nice touch in showing the three different vintage years of the same grape grown in the same vineyard. Grüner Veltliner's homeland is Austria which is generally colder and wetter than Santa Barbara County so the grapes here reflect more warm sunlight which seem to make it taste more strong, higher alcohol, heavier bodied, sweeter than what I had tasted in the old country. Of the 6 samplings I liked 728 Pinot Noir best with its bright ruby glow, sprightliness, light black fruity scent and flavours,  mellow, rounded mouthfeel. Goes well with pork or salmon or as a sipping wine. The extra resting for 6 years seems to have rounded the corners to this amiable wine. We spent over an hour lounging as we sampled, critiqued, analyzed, compared and contrasted our samplings. Good luck to our other friendly, informative, low key gentleman whose family owned a local winery.  It was his 3rd day at Fiddlehead. Congratulations and hope to see you next time. Good feel place to hang out and tipple.   "Friday: 2-5pm  Saturday + Sunday: Seatings at 12 pm + 1:30pm + 3pm  Reservations recommended, Walk-ins accepted 1 805.735.7728 | 1 805.742.0204  tastings@fiddleheadcellars.com" 4 stars.

I'm giving this winery 5 stars for the service. We got to meet the winemaker and she is…read morespectacular! Loved hearing about how she got started and how she's driven by her passion. She creates wines that have a unique taste and those who love it, LOVE it. We loved it as well, however the price point was just a bit too high for us, given that we were looking primarily for every day drinking kind of wines. Turiya shares a wine room with Core Winery. They open at 11am, which is one of the earliest openings of tasting rooms in the area. Definitely stop by Turiya if you're in the area!

After having found this place a year ago, I finally made my visit to Turiya's tasting room in…read moreLompoc. It was such delightful experience not only tasting its amazing handcrafted wine, but also meeting with Angela, the dedicated wine maker behind Turiya! From now on, everytime I see "Sangiovese", I will think of you. Like the other reviewers said, if you like to try "hand crafted, non commercial, unique wine", pls. do visit Turiya! Look forward to opening my Turiya and more visit to the tasting room. Thanks, Angela.

When I arrived at Clos Pepe I was not knowing what to expect. I was up with my car club. Were they…read morea high pressure wine house? Were they a snooty white gloved pretentious place that you had to hold the wineglass with your pinky extended? Or a mad monk hair shirt single focused obsessed wine maker where the process of making wine includes human sacrifice and no fun? Thank the wine gods Clos Pepe was none of the above. Clos Pepe is Wes and his Partner in Wine Crime Andrew. Two relaxed fun loving guys. But serious winemakers. Serious like that English teacher that drilled you on past participles or questions your use of Iambic Pentameter over Blank Verse. And he is right to do that. They let the wines speak for themselves with their comments and explanations putting the wine into laser sharp focus. Without the hucksterism. Clos Pepe is a relaxed place. They know what to grow to produce superior Chardonnay and Pinot Nior. But they also work with other varietals to learn and grow. The Guanches, a week old, was a revelation. Changing one's thoughts on wine. Like I said, they are serious students of wines. The glee when introducing each type of wine was infectious as well as their frank and forthright answers to questions. The "we work hard, have fun and produce great wine" should be the motto. I have become a fan.

Disclaimer - I did not actually visit the winery at the address listed on Yelp. I was fortunate…read moreenough to hear about a barrel tasting that was being held on the very weekend my wife and I planned to visit. The barrel tasting was held in a storage and bottling facility in Lompoc. The barrel tasting was hosted by the wine maker, Wes Hagan. I can honestly say that is the most I've learned about wine in roughly a one hour period. We tasted from several barrels of Chardonnay, both oak and stainless. Then moved on to Pinot Noir. Finally, we moved on to bottles, one Chardonnay, and a 2009 and 2010 Pinot Noir. I am usually not a Chardonnay fan, but this was not overly buttery like usual Chardonnay. The Pinots... Well, they were simply fantastic. I probably preferred the 2010 to the 2009, but I would be happy drinking either one! If you ever get the opportunity to visit Clos Pepe, especially if Wes is going to be talking about wine, you'd be a fool not to go.

The wine is the star here at Piedrasassi so this is a must-go for Central Coast wine visits. What…read moremade the experience even better is the friendly staff. Sam (I hope I remembered her name correctly) was super. Very friendly, answered any questions we had, and was just plain accommodating. She treats you like a friend and that made if a great experience. Will be back!

What an amazing wine tasting today! Santa Rita hills Pinot noir, great syrah and fabulous bread…read more Local bakery serves bread on Fridays. It's a must if your in the Lompoc wine ghetto. Cheers

Attended a industry event recently- what a fantastic spot- rolling vineyards, rows of trees…read morestretching between different blocks, as far as the eye can see its green and gorgeous. The wines I sampled were flat out delicious- a sparkling, a chardonnay, syrah & petite sirah. All fruit was estate besides one red had Thompson (Los Alamos) grapes- if I am correct. Low key vibe, high end product. On this occasion a great band was utilizing the stage, lots of room to spread out & relax. Well done KH!

A true hidden gem. I love hidden gems. This place is family owned and operated. I got to meet the…read morewinemaker Dan and taste wine with him. What a unique experience. We will definitely be back. The wines were delicious and priced fairly for the quality. Make this one of your stops when in town!

Wonder full collection and exceptional Wine and World-Class Service. Tina Made Our Visit…read moreUnforgettable.

I'll be back! Wine is delicious! Ambience is great! Tina our server is so sweet and awesome. Very…read moreknowledgeable and makes every visit enjoyable. You can tell she enjoys her job! This is my 3rd time here and it never fails. Wine is delish and the people here are great. Can't wait for my next visit!

The LGBTQ+ friendly sign is what caught our attention. Great natural wines offered at the tasting…read more Owner was very knowledgeable and friendly. What I loved the most was that they gave generous Industry discount!! A must visit when you are in Lompoc

We just became members of this women owned winery. It was the best intimate experience. Mireya took…read moreher time explaining everything to us. So happy to become a part of this family