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Longoria Wines

4.2 (71 reviews)
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Open 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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Hannah L.

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....

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Matthew S.

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!

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Jeff J.

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!

Christina S.

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.

Great wine!

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The tasting room is located right downtown in Los Olivos. This is one of the best wineries in the valley.

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Another nice place to taste wine. Lots of good reds, ranging from the inexpensive blends to the more expensive varietals.

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A simple tasting room typical of those in Los Olivos. Longoria makes the most excellent whites. I highly recommend their Albariño.

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So fun to taste wine in their garden. We did buy any wines here but the staff were all very friendly.

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Great wines in a nice tasting room, staff is a bit dull but a good experience non the less.

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4.9(226 reviews)
0.8 mi
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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!

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4.3(24 reviews)
2.4 mi
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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!

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4.2(44 reviews)
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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.

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Clos Pepe Vineyards - The Clos Pepe flags whipping in a cool breeze in the Santa Rita Hills. (Our boss is Italian, but we make Burgundian varietals.)

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4.9(46 reviews)
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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.

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Wes giving a brief history of the land and vine

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