Spear Vineyards & Winery is a family owned, sustainable and certified organic vineyard nestled in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation. At Spear, our hope is to craft wines that transparently communicate our estate vineyard's voice with the utmost lucidity and sincerity. We invite you to join our soil to glass experience.
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Spear Vineyards & Winery is located in the heart of the famed Santa Rita Hills winegrowing appellation Sta. Rita Hills AVA. In addition to a breathtaking location for our small-lot winemaking, our tasting room and winery are where we can share a truly first-class vineyard tasting experience with you.
Spear Vineyards were planted in 2014 along the Highway 246 corridor and within the interior of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. These are amongst the highest elevation plantings in the famed appellation. Peaking at 900' above sea level, there are currently 34 acres in production representing six different grape varietals on a multitude of diverse clonal, rootstock, orientation, elevation and soil combinations.
Inspired by the unique geography and strong ocean influence of our distinct winegrowing area, a small group of like-minded vignerons defined and petitioned recognition for what would officially become the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in 1997.
Led by pioneer Richard Sanford, whose first planting in the Santa Rita Hills was in 1970, this group carefully considered wind trajectory, fog patterns, topography and soil profiles to identify a concise and cohesive sub appellation on the western edge of the Santa Ynez Valley.Several years after submittal, the new American Viticultural Area (AVA) was officially recognized.
Led by pioneer Richard Sanford, whose first planting in the Santa Rita Hills was in 1970, this group carefully considered wind trajectory, fog patterns, topography and soil profiles to identify a concise and cohesive sub appellation on the western edge of the Santa Ynez Valley.Several years after submittal, the new American Viticultural Area (AVA) was officially recognized.
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Armando Zambrano
Aug 29, 2021
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Richard Tasoff
Aug 12, 2021
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Wonderful experience at the Lompoc tasting room. The property is easy to get to from the highway. The tasting room is large, simple but elegant architecture and not pretentious. The outdoor seating area was on the patio of the tasting room and up several hundred feet over the valley which allowed for a very nice and pleasant view of the vineyards on both sides of the small valley.
The service was also pleasant and not pretentious. There were only two wines I enjoyed (and bought) but everyone has likes and dislikes when it comes to wines. Megan was our hostess and also the GM of the tasting room
The service was also pleasant and not pretentious. There were only two wines I enjoyed (and bought) but everyone has likes and dislikes when it comes to wines. Megan was our hostess and also the GM of the tasting room
Alan K.
Jun 23, 2021
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I believe that you have to make reservations ahead of time as this winery is quite small but very quaint.
When we arrived at the driveway entrance, you have to use the intercom to enter through the gates. Once we told them that we had a reservation, we were immediately let in even though there was a delay in opening the gates after speaking through the intercom. We drove up the hill to the property.
Once we parked, we walked into the winery where we were obviously greeted. We basically could sit wherever we wanted, but the couch next to the window was nice with the great view. It felt like being
When we arrived at the driveway entrance, you have to use the intercom to enter through the gates. Once we told them that we had a reservation, we were immediately let in even though there was a delay in opening the gates after speaking through the intercom. We drove up the hill to the property.
Once we parked, we walked into the winery where we were obviously greeted. We basically could sit wherever we wanted, but the couch next to the window was nice with the great view. It felt like being
Stephanie Y.
Mar 24, 2021
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If you like Pinots and Syrahs, take a trip to Lompoc. The vineyard itself is nothing short of stunning. Once upon a time it had a dairy barn, and the silo is what remains. The wines, poured by Lily, were a perfect complement to the views. The chardonnay is aged in new oak so it doesn't have the classic buttery flavor, but still has the familiar color.
Nick Foster
Jun 15, 2020
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We recently made our first wine tasting trip to this winery. We are from Seattle and it was recommended to us from a co-worker. We loved the land, wine and the service. The restored barn is an amazing structure. The Pinot Noir's particularly spoke to us. We joined the wine club and anticipate being part of the Spear wine community for years to come!
Eva W.
Mar 01, 2020
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Sherry A.
Jan 11, 2020
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Christina Duncan
Nov 09, 2019
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We made a last minute appointment and Kat was so very accommodating. We were amazed as we approached the tasting room and loved the barn and ambiance. The wine did not disappoint. We knew that the tasting would be "backward" according to the normal white to red but once we tasted, it made so much sense. I appreciated that all the wines were organic. Great wines, great space, great wine producer, great conversation. I will be telling every one in the valley about this gem. Definitely a must.
Scott Bull
Sep 17, 2019
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Victor A.
May 28, 2019
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***Please do not let the few amount of reviews keep you from visiting Spear, it is simply amazing***
My wife and I arrived to the private entrance of Spear on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. Although we did not make a reservation, we were gladly greeted by the attendant, Carmen.
We were blown away by the property as we made it up the driveway. The main tasting room is housed inside a fully renovated barn, complete with wooden vaulted ceiling, an aluminum bar, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and a lovely patio overlooking the vineyard. The owners did not compromise any small detail within
My wife and I arrived to the private entrance of Spear on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend. Although we did not make a reservation, we were gladly greeted by the attendant, Carmen.
We were blown away by the property as we made it up the driveway. The main tasting room is housed inside a fully renovated barn, complete with wooden vaulted ceiling, an aluminum bar, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and a lovely patio overlooking the vineyard. The owners did not compromise any small detail within
Andrea S.
Dec 29, 2018
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Daniel Y.
Nov 23, 2018
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Rajesh Panda
Sep 05, 2018
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Hillary S.
Aug 11, 2018
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David K.
Aug 06, 2018
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Fantastic newer winery in the Santa Rita Hills, absolutely worth a visit.
Having visited Santa Barbara Wine Country for our anniversary each year for the past 16 years, my wife and I have pretty much hit every single winery in the area. We have compiled a list of favorites over the years and Spear has just launched (pun intended) to near the top of our list because of the overall wonderful experience we had this past Saturday afternoon.
Setting up our appointment for the appointment only tasting room was as simple as placing a call from a mile away while we were visiting Foley.
Both of
Having visited Santa Barbara Wine Country for our anniversary each year for the past 16 years, my wife and I have pretty much hit every single winery in the area. We have compiled a list of favorites over the years and Spear has just launched (pun intended) to near the top of our list because of the overall wonderful experience we had this past Saturday afternoon.
Setting up our appointment for the appointment only tasting room was as simple as placing a call from a mile away while we were visiting Foley.
Both of
Chad Christensen
Jul 18, 2018
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Helena D'Angelo
Aug 13, 2017
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