What an incredible experience! Janet was phenomenal! Had a great tasting and learned lots of information 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. read more

Estate Tasting $30 for 6 pours; ZOTO Flight $25 for 6 pours (purchase of 2 bottles waives 1 tasting fee) 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. read more

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I have not been out for a long time!!!! Bathroom clean!! Made an appt for a tasting, felt safe!!!! Our hostess/server Janet or Janette..... I hate myself because I can't get this right :/ but she was amazing. So sweet and soooo hospitable! I went to 2 wineries but I fell in love with 3 bottles of wine!!! OMG so delicious on different levels!!! read more

We came here on a Monday afternoon and were happy to find that they were open. So many places in the area are closed on Mondays! The guys serving the wines was nice and talk a bit about the wines as he poured them, which we always appreciate. I love that they are dog friendly and they had a check in offer for the tasting, which was a bonus. The tasting room isn't huge, but I liked the decor and it was nice and cool. I didn't love all the wines, but I really enjoyed the Syrah and the Reserved Pinot Noir. I thought it was really cool that they had a map of their vineyard with all the different varietals that they grow and in which area. I would definitely come back here the next time we're in the ghetto and I recommend stopping by if you're in the area! Cheers! read more

When we arrived I really thought this was out somewhere but it's next to the road. Their is other tasting rooms but we drove out here and went inside only one lady working. I'm going to be honest at first I felt like she was annoyed and was very short with us and didn't even explain anything. Then she seemed to warm up and was annoyed at this couple sitting in her tables who weren't even tasting there. It's fine whatever I'm there to have a good time and try some wine. The experience ended better than what it started she told us about other wineries in the area and told us a bit more about the wines. The menu in the pictures is dated this was the most recent one. I'm not removing any stars because the wine was good and I understood why she was a bit off in the start, we are all human read more

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We had a great time wine tasting. Natalie was the perfect hostess and very friendly. The wine was delicious. The tasting room was clean and comfortable. We love that they are dog friendly. We will be back next time we are in the area. read more

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Every time we go to Zotovich we are impressed not only with their wines, but the customer service that Janet provides is extraordinary. Definitely recommend this winery!!!! read more

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Pretty darn good wines, hidden in a smaller quaint tasting room. Loved the late harvest Chardonnay. Will definitely be back! read more

My favorite Pinot Noirs are from Sta.Rita Hills. Out of the blue we decide to drive up to the Lompoc and particularly Tyler Winery. They were closed and open by appointment only! Well the great thing about that was, we stopped at Zotovich tasting room which is right next to it, along w/ several other wine tasting places. There must be a dozen places right there. We only stopped at 5. Of the 5 tasting rooms we stopped at, Zotovich was my favorite! I only tried the Pinit Nior's so I cannot refer, or comment on any of the other wines offered at any of these tasting rooms. That being said, my favorite Pinot from Zotovich was the "Barrel One" 2nd was the "Private" and then "Cluster". So I ended up buying some bottles to bring back home. Thanks to Zotovich I have now found some new Pinot Nior's I love! All and all the sevice was good informative and friendly. Fortunately for us, we were early and the only ones there. So we had their undivided attention. read more

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This place has a 2013 Pinot Noir that is very yummy and the Syrah is equally amazing The Beautiful young lady that works there is very knowledgeable and impressive read more

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Im not big on wine. But I definitely enjoyed my experience at Zotovich's. Chris was our host and he did a fantastic job. He knew his wines and made sure we enjoyed all the ones he served. If you look on Groupon you can find a great deal. Chris was nice enough to remind us that we were able to get a $25 bottle of wine because of Groupon. Totally recommend Zotovichs read more

Incredible family owned vineyard. Would highly recommend making it a point to stop at this vineyard. The Grenache - Syrah blend is amazing.

Me and my husband stopped by here during a trip up north. The staff was very friendly and kind, and the atmosphere is fun, good place for a nice tasting. read more

First off he was late opening. Not very friendly, we used a groupon for wine tasting for 2. He really didn't offer any information about the wines. Did not care for the wines. Not to say they were not good, just not my taste. The place was nice and cool decor. read more

Best wine tasting experience ever!!! Zack was awesome. He went above and beyond educating us on the various wines and which dishes they'd best be paired with. Usually when i go wine tasting i like 2 out of the 6 wines. With the Zoto wines i LOVED them all. Sooooo delicious. Thank you Zack for an amazing experience. read more

I'm sure this place is overlooked frequently being slightly off the beaten path for Santa Barbara wines, but it's a gem. I checked in on Yelp and got a free tasting. Wasn't expecting to be wowed but everything we tasted was surprisingly good and their Reserve Pinot Noir was to die for. Will come again on our next trip out this way. Highly recommend it! read more

Friendly staff, delicious wines and a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for our large group. It was especially interesting to learn about the way they make their wine and where the vineyards are located. The couple who poured for us were knowledgable, friendly and welcoming. I will return to Zotovich first every time I wine taste in Lompoc! read more

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I love this little winery the wines are better than most of the big ones in the county! Totally worth going to and a favorite spot for my partner and I. Also the customer service is amazing! Make sure to ask for Janet! read more

Bought a groupon for 4 tastings and we had a great time. Simon (Sorry for the misspell) was such a great hostess. Am definitely going back!

We booked a tasting in advance for a Saturday. Jason, the manager, assisted us. He was very personable and made a connection with us right away. He was funny and knowledgeable about the brand. He was able to answer all of our questions easily and made us feel welcome. The patio was lovely and comfortable. We would definitely recommend Zotovich to our friends and family. Jason made this experience memorable for us. read more

This place is great. Charming and comfortable tasting room. Plenty of room for several groups, intimate on a quiet day. The wines are fantastic, especially the 2014 Pinot Noir....and the pourer/winemaker is extremely friendly, knowledgeable beyond belief, and completely hospitable! A pleasure to visit any day of the week, just on the outskirts of the fabulous Wine Ghetto in Lompoc. Cheers! read more

From the moment we walked in to the moment to the moment we left we wished we never walked in. This guy had the personality of a cardboard box. He did not explain any of the wine or do anything to make us want to stay. We sympathetically bought a bottle of wine I'm ready to return it because this was one of the worst experiences of wine tasting we've ever had. read more

I'm a first time visitor from L.A and I came here to take a local friend out for his birthday. We had a great time here. Spent over two hours tasting and talking. Jennie, our pourer, was very personable and fun. She gave us a great experience and was a great liberal pourer. For being our first time and 7 minutes from my friends place, I'm confident he and I will visit again soon. Great wines!! We purchased the Grenache bottle. So tasty. read more

Amazing winery!! Love their Pinots and Chardonnay!Management is fantastic, staff is always courteous, kind, and helpful. One of my favorite places to visit when I'm on the central coast. read more

Fabulous wine tasting experience. The winery has a great selection of delicious wines, I even purchased a bottle. The server was very nice and knowledgeable. Their location is easy to get to and plenty of parking. I look forward to going again. read more

Great staff!! Great service!!! Just a wonderful place. My boyfriend & I went wine tasting here recently & our experience was amazing. The wine is is great & the gentlemen who helped us was a joy to be around. We had great conversation & really enjoyed our time here. Anyone looking for good wine & great conversation should check this place out! Such a wonderful hidden gem of Lompoc! read more

Won't return. Wines were decent, but the server (Jason), was rude and unhelpful. He poured a glass and I asked him to tell us about it. He said " It's good, and it's good for you". I asked how long he had worked there and he said 3 years. Then he walked away. All pours were the same. He would say the varietal and walk away. He had 2 friends that he was conversing with inside and we seemed to be keeping him from them. 1 star, Zotovich. We won't be back. read more

Very high quality wines! Owner Peter Zotovich made the experience very welcoming as he was super friendly and explained each of the wines, which were better than many that I've had in Sonoma. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Our bachelorette party of 11 started at this winery on our Ghetto tour, and in my opinion, Zotovich set the bar very, very high. The owner's parents were running the tasting room and made our very large party feel welcomed and taken care of. They allowed us to sit in the room (behind a secret door disguised as a shelf!!!) commonly reserved for winemakers and served us cheese and crackers with our tastings. They shared history of Zotovich Cellars, as well as some advice and musings about marriage. They were so wonderfully accommodating and friendly. As for the product - we came in on Memorial day weekend, and lucky for us, they were in the middle of a transition and we were able to taste many of their wines. They were great! My favorites were the Viognier and Syrah. Thank you for starting us out on the right track, Zotovich Cellars! We'll have to order more online and have it sent out to us across the country- THAT good! read more

Pathetic customer service. Their website states they are open 7 days a week, so when we drove all the way from Santa Maria and found it closed, I called. Their message said they are only open by appointment on Thursdays but they had same day appointments available, just leave your name and number. I left 2 messages and never got a return call. I will not go here again. I won't deal with a business that can't be bothered. Correct your website so others don't have to deal with you poor customer service. read more

Delicious wines, cozy tasting room, and the best part of all was the wonderful conversation with Steve while we sipped. He made us feel so welcome (along with our dog) and offered great recommendations for lodging at O'cairns and visiting La Purisima the next day. A memorable experience in every way! read more

Wonderful wine tasting experience. The tasting room is cozy but spacious and very welcoming. We were extremely impressed by the quality of the wines. The tasting fee was reasonable ($10 for 5 wines) and waived if you purchased a bottle from the list. The staff member alone would have made our day. He was informative and down-to-earth. We even got a glimpse of the one of the winemakers which made the experience that much more authentic. read more

Beautiful location! Tasty wine and friendly knowledgeable service. Thanks for a great time.

Very nice estate grown wines. The Pinot and Chard were both excellent, and the highlight of the flight. The tasting room is very comfortable, and service was very good. The gentleman pouring was very knowledgeable, unpretentious and answered all of our questions. Our fee waived was waived with a modest purchase. Recommended. read more

Doing wine tasting in Lompoc during the NFL playoff finals was a great way to have the whole place to ourselves. This new wine tasting room for Zotovich Cellars is beautiful - located on the front end of a huge new production facility. Tasting rooms near or in the places where wine is made is my favorite - either on the vineyard where the wine comes from (ideal) or in the industrial spaces where the grapes are transformed. This really gives you a sense of scale and hard labor that goes into wine making. Lompoc as a city is really is Anywhere, U.S.A. - a middle-class, blue collar town that is sandwiched between a military base and vineyards. But this gives it a unique character. As more wine tasting rooms open and high-end amenities are added, the area seems to be accelerating its transformation. Zotovich Cellars is a solid winery that will hopefully maintain a strong presence in this community as it becomes more congested with newcomers. Definitely a must stop on the wine trail. Excellent expression of Sta. Rita Hills AVA for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and also colder climate Syrah. read more