Dark Water Winery
1595 E Chestnut Ave, Lompoc
(702) 498-8899
Recent Reviews
Dave Mazzonetto stopped his work to host our impromptu wine tasting on a Wednesday. He regaled my husband and me with the history of Dark Water, stories about his credentials as a sommelier, his Italian heritage and his appreciation for the Chumash people. We dropped in for a taste, and left with excellent wine and a club membership! Dave's wine rivals, and even beats, many of the wines we've enjoyed in Russian River, Napa and Europe. Our Dark Water favorites are the...
Wines are ok but somewhat overpriced. If this is the style of wine one is looking for head to Caparone Winery & Vineyards in Paso or Karna in Los Olivos. Well worth the extra drive.
We visited and loved the wines and really enjoyed hanging out with the owner, wine maker, staff, and regular patrons. Just finished a 2012 vintage of the Voyager red blend and we really enjoyed it. A great tasting California 11 year old red blend is a testament to the talent of the wine maker.