23 Best Wineries in Lompoc

“This place is incredible! We came for a (pre-booked! Important!) tasting session, and it's the best wine tasting experience we've ever had. Linda guided us through the tasting as well as the history of the wine maker and the estate with a lot of knowledge and passion. The wines are fabulous, and the vibe of the house and surroundings are incomparable.“

“WHERE do I even begin! Santa Rita Hill HEAVEN. Their Pinot Noir's will make your Uvula quiver! My FAVORITE wine by far. Melville Santa Rita Hills Pinot!!!!!!! Worth every penny!
We did taste a few other varietals. And they were also outstanding. But if you like Pinot...You will be blown away here!“

“Thank you for hosting the Certain Sparks winter recital! It really gave the kids a chance to perform in a big way!!!! And a great glass of wine for parents isn’t a bad deal either☺️ Great evening!“

“Great Wine Tasting with Elizabeth

I had a wonderful time visiting Longoria’s Winery with Elizabeth. The setting was beautiful and relaxing, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I got to try a nice variety of wines, and each one had something special.

Tasting wine with Elizabeth made the experience even more fun—she asked great questions and brought great energy to the day. I found a favorite and took a bottle home. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.“

“Beautiful wines. You'll be impressed.“

“Good wine! Will come again“

“Adam is an amazing person, super kind, very knowledgeable, with years of great somm & winemaking experience. He helped us a lot, answering countless detailed questions we threw at him - all with joy :-)

Sandhi & Piedra Sassi wines are naturally all of outstanding quality.

Thanks to Adam this visit was without a doubt the best experience during our entire California wine trip (we visited multiple wineries at Napa, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara).

All this in an industrial setting of Lompoc, which is a wine-o experience itself. Be ready - no vines nor picturesque views here... other then Stockinger barrels :-)“

“Sanford does Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and they do it right! We stopped in and sampled their wines enjoying both the vin and the lovely location in the Santa Rita Hills. Beautiful afternoon and tasting. Avoid the weekend crowds if you can and you'll have the place to yourself...the song of the wind and the pleasure of some of the finest wine the Central Coast produces.“

“Definitely recommend. This place is awesome.“

“When we didn't see the breezy 'Open' sign outside this Lompoc ghetto site for months during COVID, we were in despair. State restrictions had closed tasting rooms, then allowed partial functionality outside--and it wasn't until SB county achieved the inside allowances of the orange tier that Sweetzer was back on our radar. All the better, as Sweetzer's indoor decor is spare and therapeutic. Throw pillows adorn the couches, carved wooden blocks bear their name on the walls, and succulents or cacti can be found on every ledge. Lisa and Michael have a style all their own, which shows in their wine. They began with unconventional methods. Who would have thought producing wine was possible in an apartment in west hollywood? Their widely diverse lives, from tutoring in the 9-to-five to cycling in the predawn to pairing syrahs with pistachio-cardamom-rosewater biscotti, show that they can make magic from any varietal in their collection. Needless to say, we fell hard. Their La Encantada pinot noir was an early favorite. Their Lieff grenache made our tastebuds buzz. And on the lighter side, their chardonnays and rose keep prickling our senses of eagerness and curiosity. Come for the wine, stay for the ticonderoga number 2 pencil doodles, and keep Sweetzer in mind when you need a bit of recherche instagram inspiration...as these winemakers have certainly inspired us.“

“Unforgettable Experience at Babcock Winery!

I just went for my 40th birthday and had the pleasure of having Bryan Babcock take us into the Barrel Room for a tasting. It was SUCH a treat. Bryan is just out of this world knowledgeable, with so much experience making wine in the Valley - and a cool guy all around. It gave us all a deeper appreciation for the winemaking process and all of the hard work and detail that goes into it.

We then went into the tasting room and picked out one of the couch areas to sit and enjoy another tasting. Their staff is all exceptional, with not only sharing detail with each pour, but just made us feel like we were right at home.

Their tasting room is a VIBE!! I have never been there without buying some sort of cool jewelry or funky vintage item.

Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking to enjoy family/friend time and check out their rad spot, Babcock really does have it all.

Thank you Bryan, Lisa & Christina and all of the staff there for the years and years of great service & exceptional wine. You really have something VERY special there.

Till next time ;)
Xo, Lindsay“

“My sister and I recently had the pleasure of experiencing wine tasting along the California Coast for the first time, and our visit to Ampelos Cellar was truly delightful.
Ampelos Cellar is located in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto - a four-block stretch of warehouses for over 26 wineries.
The tasting at Ampelos Cellar was exceptional, and we had a fantastic time chatting with our host, Matthew Reynolds who made our experience more enjoyable with his warm engaging personality.
If you’re traveling through Lompoc Wine Ghetto, we highly recommend the Ampelos Wine Cellar!“

“Excellent wines, great service and an amazing place!Your turn to experience for yourself👍🏽👍🏽“

“Thank you for hosting the Certain Sparks winter recital! It really gave the kids a chance to perform in a big way!!!! And a great glass of wine for parents isn’t a bad deal either☺️ Great evening!“

“Beautiful scenery, fabulous wines and charming hosts!“

“We loved visiting Turiya winery. Loved talking with Angela, winemaker and owner, loved learning things from the insider and trying her crations Malbec and Petit Verdot. I am not wine specialist, but I loved how these wines are full of taste and rich and complete but yet totally different in perception. Thank you Angela.“

“We ordered the virtual tasting kit to celebrate our friend’s birthday and had such a wonderful time! As they walked us through the wines we were tasting we got to know more about Mireia and Tara and how their science background plays into winemaking. They are passionate about the wines they make and it shows. Above and beyond our virtual tasting experience the wines were delicious!! Absolutely a wonderful experience that I highly recommend! I hope we will get to visit the winery in person sometime soon!“

“For some of us, the santa rita hills are the shrouded and shadowed fields that we run away to. For others, it is home. There's a sense of understanding and heritage that comes with years spent watching an out-of-the-way town segue from festivals of blossoming marigolds to celebrations of world-class wine. Meeting someone with a deep appreciation for their hometown, with all its ills of the past and wills for the future, is a rare find.Justin conveys that sense of dedication to the terroir and history of Lompoc. We became acquainted with this skilled winemaker on a sunny afternoon stop at Temperance Cellars in the wine ghetto. In response to our inquiries, he happily delved into the meaning behind his label--it's a tongue-in-cheek nod to Lompoc's origins as a Temperance Colony, with the result that local vintners today celebrate the area for being home to some of the greatest grapes on the planet.Justin's wines are no exception. His fruity punch of a grenache and spicy sugarplum of a merlot showcase some of the best that the environs of santa ynez, los olivos, and the santa rita hills have to offer. And as can be expected by the brand name, his sense of humor carries people through the doorway and keeps them at the bar for hours. We loved hearing his tales of racking up six or seven winery tastings in a single day, learning his trade in a trial by fire under the OGs of the industry, and figuring out the tantalizing difference between various santa maria style BBQ sides (if you see a pop up food truck selling offbeat items like broccoli salad and jalapeno poppers, we highly recommend you nab at least half a dozen of the latter to pair with the sauvignon blanc tierra).In a bigger sense, Justin's support of his hometown is multiplied a millionfold in the support he receives. Friends, allies, and family can be found throughout the tasting room playing the part of musicians, hosts, or club members. It was no surprise when the gentleman who poured us our tastings during the grand opening introduced himself as Justin's dad! We have visited Temperance time and time again, with a feeling of welcome that only grows stronger. Here's to the next time, and the next...ad infinitum.“

“Delightful and very informative private wine tasting! While we toured four wineries, this is the one where most wine purchases were made. Thoroughly and consistently great wines. The owner gave us detailed information on each of her wines and gave us her personal perspective on each. Highly recommended!!“

“Fantastic venue, great atmosphere we really enjoyed attending our children’s recital here.“