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Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards WINERY
( 805-688-9090; www.almarosawinery.com ; tastings $5-15; 11am-4:30pm)
Richard Sanford left the powerhouse winery bearing his name to start this new winery
with his wife, Thekla, using sustainable, organic farming techniques. Cacti and cobble-
stones welcome you to the ranch, reached via a long, winding gravel driveway. Vineyard-
designated Pinot Noir and fine Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are what's poured. Call ahead
for directions to the new tasting room.
Sanford Winery WINERY
( www.sanfordwinery.com ; 5010 Santa Rosa Rd, Lompoc; tastings $15-20, incl tour $25;
11am-4pm
Sun-Thu, to 5pm Fri & Sat Mar-Oct, 11am-4pm daily Nov-Feb)
Be enchanted by this romantic tasting room built of stone and handmade adobe bricks, all
embraced by estate vineyards on the historic Rancho La Rinconda property. Watch the sun
sink over the vineyards from the back patio with a glass of silky Pinot Noir or citrusy
Chardonnay in hand. Winery tours are typically given at 11:30am daily (no reservations).
Babcock WINERY
( GOOGLE MAP ; www.babcockwinery.com ; 5175 E Hwy 146, Lompoc; tastings $12-15;
10:30am-5pm)
Family-owned vineyards overflow with different grape varietals - Chardonnay, Sauvignon
Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and more - that let in-
novative small-lot winemaker Bryan Babcock be the star. 'Slice of Heaven' Pinot Noir
alone is worthy of a pilgrimage to this eclectically furnished tasting room with elevated
views.
Ampelos Cellars TASTING ROOM
( GOOGLE MAP ; 805-736-9957; www.ampeloscellars.com ; 312 N 9th Ave, Lompoc; tastings $10;
11am-5pm Thu-Sat, to 4pm Mon)
Danish grower Peter Work and wife Rebecca display their passion for the vine through
biodynamic farming techniques and encyclopedic knowledge of their lots. Their Pinot
Noir, Syrah and Grenache shine. Sample them in Lompoc's Wine Ghetto, an industrial area
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