Awesome testing experience and fantastic wines. Jennifer is amazing. Joined the wine club! Can't wait for my first pick up party!

I am no longer a wine member because I was not impressed with their wine pick up party. I think pretty much everything was eaten by the time we got there. It lasted till 4 and we got there at around 2. The service was very good. I just think they had to many times that they wanted you to buy. It was like four wines every three months. The ambiance was very nice and super clean. read more

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We just had my mom's 80th Birthday celebration at the Lompoc Longoria Tasting Room in the patio area. The venue is so inviting and relaxing. They have done an amazing job with the outside area, the inside is gorgeous too, but we were lucky to have a beautiful day in Lompoc and Elizabeth and her staff were nothing short of perfection. I worked with Elizabeth a month prior and she had everything in order that facilitated a great event. The wine of course is delicious as well, and Elizabeth gave me great advice for caterers too. The whole event was a success for all my family and friends. Many thanks for all your professionalism and facilitation, such a great party!!!!! read more

Christina was excellent, super nice and very informative. Wine was here at as well! 2016 Evidence was outstanding.

So I know this part of the world really well! I should as I grew up here. But having moved long ago things have changed and with Longoria wines, some for the better. I found this garden spot because I needed some decent wine for a dinner in Santa Ynez and of the Lompoc Wine Ghetto wineries, this one was the only one open on a daily basis. Landing in the parking lot, I was pleased with the set-up: Attractive and attended. I seem to recall in some misty past that this particular building was nothing notable...what a change. The woman pouring the wine (I've forgotten her name) was convivial, knowledgeable, and engaging. I went down the list of wine choices, revisited a few and ventured even into their desert wine...by and large a very fine job and surprisingly good, heck, head and shoulders above considering the local competitors. I was even tempted to get a wine club membership..I resisted as my time in said town is limited. But walking away with a fine cab did the trick for me. Naturally, upon my next visit, I'm easily returning here as Longoria wines has a good thing going here! read more

Absolutely the WORST customer service experience EVER!! I wasn't going to yelp, but after this experience I had to. My husband and I were wine club members until yesterday when we canceled our membership. We were sent an email for the Longoria "Mystery " wine pack. We ordered 12 bottles because we thought it was an awesome deal. When the shipment arrived we were excited to open and see what we purchased. Right away we noticed all of the different wines which included a 2015 pinot noir, 2016 Chardonnay, a 2016 Grenache, a 2013 pinot noir and a 2013 Syrah. Immediately to our disappointment it seemed like they wanted to dump their old wines. The first wine I opened which was the 2013 pinot noir. This smelled horribly of vinegar even after we let it breathe. We then opened a different one, the 2016 Grenache, this one smelled like rotten eggs/Sulphur. Next we opened the Syrah, AGAIN a HORRIBLE vinegar taste! At this point we decided not to open the other nine in the shipment. Oh, btw, there were three of us tasting and ALL of us were disgusted. So, since we were wine club members and this "was" one of our favorite wineries I decided to call and leave a message. I wanted no money back(all sales are final, I get that)I just wanted some type of compensation perhaps a credit or whatever. Rick the owner and wine maker called the next day. At first I thought, wow, the owner is taking time out to call, great! But the conversation quickly turned bad when he basically told me in so many words this was my fault and perhaps these were wines I'm not used to and how "no one else has complained and everyone loves them" Although I told him it was THREE of us and ironically one was a wine distributor, go figure. He then went on to say there was NOTHING he can do. Really? Nothing being that Richard Longoria is not ONLY the wine maker but also the Owner! I asked him if there's anything he could do he said no. When I hung up the phone I realized he basically "wine shamed" not only me, but my husband and our friend, the wine distributor. Also, I realized the reason for his call was nothing more than to make me feel bad and to prove that he's right, I'm wrong with ZERO resolution and to make a point that it couldn't have been his wine. I called back and then said we're canceling our membership and also pointed out there were lot's of things he could do. He could have waved the delivery fee of our next shipment, he could have sent replacement bottles or given us a discount. He then said he's going to speak with his wife who's in charge of billing. He calls back and says we'll give you 5% off. Really, Richard? So we said fine but still we're VERY unhappy. So, thus sparked my review. Not only did Richard treat my husband, me and my friend with the most negative and combative attitude which put the blame on US for HIS spoiled wine. All, in all, I realized they seemed to be trying to get rid of old wine, and it showed. We belong to two other wineries that would NEVER treat is this badly. My advice definitely DO NOT JOIN THIS WINE CLUB!!! read more

We've been members of the Longoria wine club since before the winery opened! Amazing pinot noirs and other varietals. As a bonus, Rick and Diana are wonderful people with whom to do business. We eagerly await every club shipment. Thanks and congratulations to the Longorias on their success! read more

This is what I was waiting for.... Although my tasting excursion in Los Olivos and environs was far too brief, this was the spot I made time for. On a recommendation from our pourer at Kalyra, who deemed Longoria the #1 spot in Los Olivos (always go with those in the know!), we stopped in. The room is tiny, long, and opens up onto a little garden. Tucked in the back corner is an old wine-press, and the feel is welcoming, relaxed, and graceful. The wines at Longoria were simply lovely, and my only two regrets are that I could not taste everything they offered, and that I could not buy everything they offered. The Santa Rita Hills and Santa Maria Valley AVAs provide a fantastic nesting spot for one of my favorite varietals, Pinot Noir. Longoria has not two or three but about ten different releases, sourced from various vineyards in those areas. Each showed the typical earthy, deep notes of a Pinot, yet incorporated those distinct individual touches of terroir that make wine worth living for. The Syrahs and the red blends were also excellent, and the surprise on the list was an Albarino, something I haven't seen in California before. If you're tasting around Los Olivos, you must stop here to absorb the thoughtful, knowledgeable, and very professional service from your pourers, and make sure to buy at least four bottles so you can take home your own Longoria wine bag for future trips to a favorite wine shop (or to Longoria itself for a 5% discount on your future bottles). Too bad this tasting room is so far away.... read more

Longoria Wines - Wineries Near Me - Lompoc, California

"From the very beginning of my career I felt that the Santa Barbara wine region had the potential to produce world class wines and it's been very gratifying to see that belief realized over the last 30 years I've been here. It's also been very rewarding to have had the good fortune over the years to have some of my wines contribute to the acclaim of our wine region." -- Rick Longoria This is my second time tasting wines at the Longoria facility at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. The first was 8 years ago on another trip my friend Eric had organized on a non open to public day. We sat and tasted wine from bottles and barrels with owner/winemaker Rick Longoria. Being one of the pioneers in this area he certainly had a sense of pride about his career and accomplishments. 8 years later a lot of Young Turks have stolen his thunder but Rick is still making very nice wines in a more classical style. This visit was on a Sunday with the masses but it was a cool event as they had their current Blues Cuvvee artist graffiting up a wine barrel outside. Plus the event was low-key and the crowd enthusiastic. Rick and his wife were gracious hosts with a very nice spread of cheese and pork sliders available. Tasting fee was $10.00 and glass not included as tasting room staff corralled me as I was leaving to take the Longoria glass away from me :) Wine was consistent with my favorites being a surprisingly delicious Tempranillo and the current release of the Blue Cuvee (a mutt wine created with a blend of five red grapes). Tasting staff was pleasant (except for taking my glass!) and we were able to meet Rick again. Not as long of a visit this time but he still looks the same whereas I look older :( I must have to drink more wine! read more

What is so cool about the wine ghetto is that it's for serious drinkers of wine that are here to try new wines in the search of something special. It is wine tasting without pretension. Or so I thought. The redheaded girl at Longoria redefined pretension. She said that she's new so hopefully she is not representative of the other people that work here. We walked in upon the recommendation from the winemaker at Jalama Wines that we might find some nice Pinots at Longoria. We were ready to drop some serious coin on Pinot so when she said the tasting was $10 we said we would do 2 tastings and "see how it went", thinking we'd be spending some serious coin in there, and she said "we accept payment upfront and that's not a joke". Woah. Okay. Like we are really going to stiff you on your $10 wine tasting fee, lady. Things only got worse from there. When we described the type of Pinot that we'd had and loved and were looking for something similar to (it's from Foxen and sold out), she basically insulted us and said that good Pinots shouldn't taste like that and that we're not going find anything like that anywhere in the ghetto. Okay.. funny because we found a bunch at Flying Goat just down the way. This was a very cold, unwelcoming experience all around. And the wines weren't even that good. I did find a dessert Syrah that I liked and bought a bottle of, but not much else. No thanks, Longoria. read more

This is without a doubt, one of my very favorite wineries in the Santa Ynez valley. The tasting room that Longoria Wines runs in downtown Los Olivios is one of the nicest in the area. They have a small front room, but the really nice part is the outside garden area, where they also pour wines during the nice summer weekends. It's absolutely beautiful out back, and the little fountain is cute too. Richard's wife, whose name is I can not think of right now...is so nice, she always remembers me when I come in, even when it is months apart. Now for the wines... Spectacular! As I mentioned above, I come here a lot, and it is always a stop when I go wine tasting in Santa Ynez Valley. I love their Pinot Noir, and several of the other Rhone varietals that they have. Some of the less expensive wine, like the Hoo Doo Red, or the Blues (with super sweet labels) are also extremely, awesomely good. Sadly, like most other tasting rooms in the valley, they raised their price after the stinky Sideways movie, but it is still an excellent deal for an excellent wine! read more

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Longoria was indeed a pleasant surprise with some fantastic Pinot Noirs sourced from the legendary Santa Rita Hills. The Lovely Rita was by far my favorite. Although we didn't get a chance to actually meet Richard Longoria, his wife gave us the scoop behind their very small, but well-executed operation. Longoria offers up their wines in a very interesting tasting glass. You'll be surprised how well this "tasting" glass works so to display the color and the nose to the sipper behind the glass. I'd recommend just popping in here to check that out. I'll be searching out for these glasses to add to my collection just for reviewing wines. As is most of the wineries in the ghetto - there's lots of great people to meet behind the counters and some good stories shared while tasting some great wines. Many of the tasting rooms offer deals to Yelp or ____square check-ins, so make sure you check in BEFORE you start your tasting. Note: Although these wines are quite good, I have a hard time giving nearly ANY wine or winery a 5-star rating mainly because I'm a self-admitted wine snob. Nothing against their wines or winery or staff at all, so don't take my rating as a notch below par. Cheers! read more

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Love the Longoria wines when their store was in Los Olivos. The move to Lompoc made it a nice side trek to sample their excellent pinot noirs and chardonnay. Diana and Rick are who helped make St Rita Hills great . Fe Ciega and Lovely Rita are complex and bursting w fruit. read more

Longoria closes a bit earlier than other tasting rooms in the area - at 4:30. When we saw this on Yelp, my parents, boyfriend, and I rushed over so that we'd make in time. My parents wanted to visit Longoria because they'd had a positive experience a few years ago. The place was empty except for us and one other tasting group. Our pourer did explain every wine to us, but she hovered over us for the entire duration of the tasting. This makes it difficult to really talk about the wines - all of which I found to be average in comparison to many of the wines we tasted at other wineries during our trip. I did appreciate that the they have a collection of Spanish varietals - this is not something you see too often in Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez region. But, I did not taste a single wine that made me go "wow!" For a $12 tasting, I did not feel that Longoria's wines were worth it. read more

Sorry, I don't do $12 tastings, no matter how cute the server is! Jessica p.noir and my best friend for life were doing wine tastings here, and it just seemed overpriced. Maybe if I had come in through the back patio I would have been swayed. This is one of the reasons to go to the actual wineries - it seems like tasting room fees are jacked up to discourage students who presumably won't make the effort to go far afield to the actual vineyard. read more

This was recommended to us by some other winery folk around there, so we popped in. Tasty, well made wines, friendly (enough) staff and a really nice, modern, warm and spacious tasting space. Worth checking out. Our visit was somewhat brief, but I'd go back. read more

Another great tasting room in Los Olivos. The tasting room itsel is a bit narrow, but they have a small garden area outside to the right as you walk in where they also do tastings. I have to say that I did not have the negative experience with the employees that a few others have mentioned. Our host was attentive and answered all of our questions. This was probably my second favorite tasting in Los Olivos. They seem to be known for their Pinot Noirs, and they did not disappoint. We ended up with a bottle of Pinot Noir from their Fe Ciega vineyard, another from their Rancho Santa Rosa vineyard, along with a bottle of their Tempranillo and finally a small bottle of their Syrah Vino Dulce a Port like dessert wine. This is another tasting room that we will be visiting again. read more

Lovely, spacious tasting room and very friendly and personable staff! Wines were very nice with good intensity and structure and a satisfying finish. Some less common Spanish varietals here too that you don't see many other places in the area! Of the three wineries in Lompoc my friend and I visited today, we definitely liked our experience at Longoria the best! read more

What a wonderful wine-tasting experience! If the weather is nice, the garden area is the perfect place to relax and try different wines. Instead of the typical stand-at-the-bar-and-taste drill, when we were there they had a little bar set up outside. They pour your taste of wine, then you can sit on a bench in the garden and relax with your party. I generally like to go to wineries where I know I'll want to buy wine. In this case, even if you're not there to buy, it's worth a visit for the tasting experience. read more

I thought this was an ok winery to visit. They have a cute little shop set up in a tin building right in the heart of Los Olivos. When we went to visit they were tasting both inside and out in the garden. It was such a hot day, I really enjoyed the rosemary/cucumber and lemon ice water outside. That stuff was amazing. As for the wine, I really did not think anything was that memorable. Friendly service and they were able to offer some advice on where to eat dinner that night. read more

These were the best wines I tasted in Los Olivos. If you go to sample the town's tasting rooms, you have to go here. The room was so packed when we got there, we almost turned back around and left. But they handled the situation graciously, and actually came out from behind the counter to ensure we got service as well while we stood behind the group of people at the bar. Every other winery and restaurant we went to spoke highly of Longoria as well. It says a lot when your neighbors want to refer their customers to you as well. read more

One of our favorites here in this little town. We usually always stop here for tastings, the outdoor patio area is nice and cozy, that flavor infused water is always inviting and the wines are great. They had a really good Rose' that we bought. read more

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Had a great time at Longoria's winery! Elizabeth was a great somailer and awesome host! Totally personable and professional! Had a great time with my family! Totally recommend and recommend to see Elizabeth!! read more

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Good wine a very nice people. We showed up not realizing you needed reservations. Just give us a few min to set you up! Great people!

I've been buying Longoria wines since the second vintage in 1983, and still remember that particular pinot as the best I've ever had from California. On a recent visit the standouts were surprising wines: the chardonnay, and the Hoo Doo red blend. read more

Very good wines. It can get pretty crowded as it is on the main drag in Los Olivos. There is a nice outside area where you can sit and enjoy your tasting. The girl working outside wasn't all that knowledgeable but she was nice all the same and the bar outside got a bit crazy with some pretty well lubricated tasters so I will cut her some slack. The wines were all very impressive and I enjoyed sitting out side in the sun watching people walk by Downtown Los Olivos. Highlights included the Fe Ciega Pinot (one of the best in the area) and the Tempranillo (also probably the best of those produced in the area). read more

Longoria is a must see if you are going to Los Olivos. Not only is their staff delightful (Diana - Mrs. Longoria - did our tasting, and was lovely and chatty), but their wine is just about the best you will find in California. I go up to Los Olivos and around the Santa Barbara wine country pretty frequently, and many of the vineyards are hit or miss. Like all emerging wine markets, some of the offerings are very good and some have not quite gotten there yet. Longoria clearly has mastered the craft of making excellent wines, and I can't wait to go back to their tasting room in the near future. In addition to the wines available for tasting, Longoria offers a wine called Hoo Doo, which is basically a mishmash of whatever grapes are left after the vineyard's excellent reds have been produced. As a result, it is not the same grape mix (or taste) from one year to the next. At $16 a bottle, I thought it would be a safe bet to buy (heck, I risk $20 on wines at the grocery store all the time). It was wonderful, and I will definitely go back and buy a case of it next time I am in town. All in all, this is my favorite tasting room in Los Olivos. If you are going to Santa Barbara for wine, be sure to visit Longoria! read more

I like how they tell you where in the valley the grapes come from. Makes me imagine a beautiful vineyard as I'm sipping. That's nice. As were the people and wine. read more

Of the 3 vinyards we visited, I think Longoria had the most consistently tasty wine list that day. Longoria is a cute wine tasting spot on the Los Olivos strip. They've got a small garden with yummy, refreshing flavored water in this gorgeous apothecary drink dispenser. It's also one of the few places you can actually find a chair to park yourselves!!! The staff were all very mellow, accommodating, and kind. Longoria had a very laid back atmosphere that I enjoyed immensely. The one drawback is that it can get pretty hot during the afternoon, but that's not anything they can control :) read more

Wine tasting is done outside in a beautiful garden setting Super-friendly & cool wine baristas, Katy & Jenny Nice pinot noir "Fe Ciega" $10 per person tasting fee read more

Our group enjoyed tasting here. There is a backyard to taste in after stopping by the front store to check in and pay. The final tasting is in the front store, and you can make your purchases there. We enjoyed the tastings in the back garden with our South African hostess, Ziana, made some purchases, and were ready for the next winery on our list. Good experience. read more

Tasting on Saturday, April 23rd Typical wine tasting room. We were directed to go to the beautiful garden for tasting the first few wines. The day was nice and cool and the host and hostess were so nice and friendly. We really enjoyed our quick visit. Their wines were excellent too! This is a must visit when you are in Los Olivos or Solvang. read more

Another great tasting room, with some of the best wines in the area. In fact many people, including wine critics say these are among the best in the region. For those of you not in the know, Richard Longoria, the name sake of these wines, is one of the founding fathers of wine making in this region. In fact, he ran many of the popular bigger vineyards like Gainey back in the day. One of the great things about Longoria is they are one of the few local wineries that really puts attention on Spanish varietals such as Tempranillo and Albarino. Longoria's Tempranillo is considered amongst the best Californian versions of this wine. Just a warning.... The tasting room can get cramped inside. As this room is in the middle of the street, many people stumble in on their way up or down the street and arrive drunk as they have already hit a number of the other rooms and have had plenty to drink when they arrive. This can make for a noisy atmosphere, however during warmer weather, they have tastings in the garden area next to the room so this can be a bit of a relief. I can't tell you how many times I have been in there only to find loud and rude groups of customers. Don't believe what the other reviewers have said about rudeness. The team who run the tastings are great, and they hold a smile even when dealing with these said obnoxious drunks. If you ask them questions, they are more than happy to answer. My friends and I have become regulars here and we always feel welcomed like we're part of the family. I recommend this room to everyone, and those who have gone based on my recommendation not only rave about the wines, but said they had a great time there and the staff was friendly. My friend visiting from Australia even had cases shipped back home, that's how much she loved it, and her family owns a vineyard. Please ignore the negative comments. You'll miss out on some of the best wines in the area if you skip this place. I can't recommend Longoria enough. read more

Outstanding Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio and Tempranillo! I only mention those three because they are my favorites! Rick is a master at his craft and produces nothing but outstanding wines! If you are in the region, please be sure to stop in, you won't regret it! read more

Long time producer of great wine, Rick has kept his prices very fair; love the Pinots he makes, the big surprise is the Cab. Franc, others blend with it (bordeaux), Rick makes a killer Cab. Franc. My wife always asks for more of this wine. Whites are also special , come to think of it i like all of his wine. The wines age very well, even the whites, i have opened bottles 1o+ years old (from my cold cellar) and the chard., and sav.blanc are still singing. Pinots are my favorite , i have some well past 10 years old and WOW, they still make me smile. Visit his tasting room in Lompoc, and ask where to get great food , they always have the inside scoop. We are lucky to have winemakers who still offer great wine for fair prices. read more

I have the most wonderful time visiting this winery, a beautiful garden take a picnic have a glass or two or even buy a bottle and they will open it for you to enjoy! A wonderful atmosphere and very friendly staff. Their wine is fabulous, both their reds and white have never been better, every one that I taste I love. We usually go as a girl's group and relax and enjoy and the staff are so accommodating, we are never rushed and they always welcome us asking what we have for the picnic this time :) read more

The wine here was so good that I joined the wine club and bought half a case. Nuf said!

What a prententious bunch! Seriously a no go. Mid level wines at established winery prices, no bargain to be found and too much attitude for anyone's palate. read more

The wines are really superb. The tasting is done in a quaint and friendly establishment. The Pinot Noirs were quite excellent and tasting it outdoors in the courtyard was a fun setting. Really a great setting in Los Olivos and I highly recommend it! read more

You know, everyone in town said to go here, and named the winemaker Richard Longoria, instead of the winery. We find out that Rick has long been in the business and knows everyone ... the reason for all the recs. The tasting room was cute and the little patio and grounds on the side were, too, although we didn't really have cause to go there. The vineyard cat and dog also made it a little fun. The wines, however, were not very remarkable, although it was clear they were probably of good quality. read more