I called them to see if they carried marsala wine, and they did not. However, the person I spoke with went out of his way to give me other recommendations of places to call and where they are located. It's the attitude of going above and beyond for people when you know they aren't buying anything from you that qualifies exceptional customer service. I will most certainly be coming here in the future! read more

A fabulous wine tasting room in the heart of Palm Springs. The owner (Mark) has really created some amazing red wines. The wines are not available in stores, so be sure to grab a few bottles and join one of the best wine clubs around! You'll love sharing these wines with your family and friends. read more

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I was really looking forward to coming here on a trip to palm springs for my mother's birthday. Great reviews here on yelp. I had gotten a groupon for a tasting for two beforehand. I had checked their hours online and went on a Sunday in August when they should have been open from 12-5 pm. We got there only to discover they were closed and only open on Saturdays during the month of August. Extremely disappointed. I really wish that info had been posted online somewhere so we wouldn't have had to go through the trouble of looking for parking and getting there during the hours listed. Hoping I can get refunded on my groupon. Not sure when I'll make it back to Palm Springs. :( read more

My favorite place to taste wine in the valley. The wine is really very good and Mark is a great host. We are very lucky to have a real winery from Santa Barbara in our backyard. read more

Wow! Another great recommendation from people in the know. Apparently somewhat new to the ghetto and already a standout amongst a lot of other great tasting rooms there. We tasted everything and subsequently bought a bottle of each. Will definitely be back! read more

This was our last stop in "The Ghetto" today, but it won't be our last. They say you save the best for last and that was certainly the case in this case. Even though this one was on our list, we were also recommended by Blair (East Side Ghetto District) that we need to stop in here. Nice little tasting room with a ton of wine casks stacked to the ceiling and spanning from wall to wall. Some cool music in the background and various pieces of eclectic art scattered about. Made me feel right at home. Then I noticed that little tasting table ... and when I say little, I mean LOW to the ground. It was so low that I was immediately sent back to my Catholic upbringing and knelt down at the wine altar and began praying for a nice tasting. Of course, my prayers were answered! Actually kneeling at the table seemed to be about the right level for all 6'5 of me. ALL of their wines were fantastic. Just superb. They didn't have any more of their Reserve Syrah open as it was getting close to 4PM, but the regular Syrah really buckled my knees - maybe that's why I knelt a second time! The owner was quite amused and he squeezed out a few drops of the reserve for me to taste. It's didn't quite do it, but he described the upswing of the reserve over the regular and I just had to get a bottle anyway. I also walked away (no, I paid for it) with a bottle of their El Capitan blend which had a nice creamy cola, and tobacco taste. The nose on it alone had me going for at least 5-10 minutes. Well done Mark! As is most of the wineries in the ghetto - there's lots of great people to meet behind the counters and some good stories shared while tasting some great wines. Many of the tasting rooms offer deals to Yelp or ____square check-ins, so make sure you check in BEFORE you start your tasting. Note: Although these wines are quite good, I have a hard time giving nearly ANY wine or winery a 5-star rating mainly because I'm a self-admitted wine snob, but this winery and their wines were right on the "mark" ... Mark Cargasacchi that is! Cheers to you! read more

Great wine!!! Great service, couldn't ask for more! This was probably my favorite place out of the 11 wine stops we made in Solvang, Los Olivos and Lompoc. We stopped by fairly early on Friday, at 11am, just when they were opening. We were a few minutes early but the owner guy (sorry can't remember his name) was super friendly and started doing pours for us. We were also greeted by Chester and Bango who are just adorable. Bango was a rescue and though he shivers a little, he is very very sweet. Chester also had the prettiest spots and is affectionate as well! The dogs are freakin awesome! The tasting room is quite roomy and large with high ceilings. They have oak barrels lining up against the wall and have a little bar with a rug. With the smell of oak and their wines, it was so so pleasant. My bf and I had to get a bottle of the Moudevre, this was the first time we had seen pure Moudevre. GSM is a commonly used term in the area, it is generally a blend with Grenache, Sauvignon and Moudevre. Moudevre generally is blended with the smallest percentage but this was just phenomenal so we picked up a bottle. I'm still saving it for a chilly wintery night to open it up :) Anyways, a must try!!! read more

Interesting wine selection. Had a Sauv Blanc/Riesling combination wine for the first time in my life, it was better than I expected! The guy serving the wine was GORGEOUS, which perhaps distracted my palate (but I didn't mind) Also, big bonus, 2-for-1 tasting when checking in with yelp! read more

My wife stumbled upon this place while waiting for me to finish some shopping. Haha when do you ever here something like that, anyway she was having a wine tasting from Mark, the owner and wine maker. I joined her for what I thought was going to be a glass of wine and some meaningless chatter about the wine. Boy was I wrong we stayed there for 3 hours and were dazzled by the wines, conversation, and the customer service. Mark went above and beyond in his down to earth explanation of the wines he makes and the process that goes behind the scene.The wife and I left there tasting some incredible wines! We loved the unique tannin structure, body, and dry undertones that the El Capitan held.Truly above and beyond any other wine tasting we have had. Mark really set the benchmark for all other tastings to come, well done sir! read more

Blah... wine was subpar and service was worse. Our group was disappointed. Out of the six wines to taste, only one was worth a second taste... we actually dumped out most of the samples. read more

Mark was super helpful and the wine was delicious. My boyfriend hates white wines and he loved theirs. The decor is cool and I loved the whole ambiance. Very different!! I will definitely be visiting again soon! read more

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I have to give this a 5 Star. The feeling you get when you sip on a wine and chat with the person who made it is awesome. Mud still on his feet from busting his butt to create a thing of beauty for us. The thing is these wines are a 50-100 case production so they truly are one of a kind. Also got a free app at a local tapas restaurant which was pretty cool! read more

Super friendly and super knowledgeable about their wine. One of the best wine tasting experiences I've had.

Great place to taste some wines from the Central Coast of California in Palm Springs. Young wines in the beginning section of the taste. My suggestion is the 2012 El Capitan. Mark, the owner is great and very personable. If you get a chance to visit and try a sip, I recommend to all wine enthusiasts. read more

5 stars for the winemaker who was extremely friendly and helpful, but knocking down one star for the "experience". The wine room was super small and cramped (unlike the others we visited in the ghetto). We did find some amazing reds, although not all of them were for me (I tend to prefer low acidity). Mark was very nice to waive the tasting fee because we had a card for free wine tasting at Joseph Blair, which he is also the winemaker for and was pouring for (it was closed at the time). Definitely worth a visit, but focus on the wines rather than the room. read more

Very nice pinot noir and especially the syrah, which i tried the first time this weekend. Different from many others in the Santa Rita Hills. Worth seeking out. read more

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This is one of those places where the wines and atmosphere trump their location in the back of the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Actually, let me amend that... One of the reasons that I go to the Wine Ghetto is so that I can finish my visit at Jalama Wines. Their El Capitan is one-of-kind in an ocean of really good Santa Barbara reds. Overall, their wines are also perfect for my Northern California in-laws who demand the outstanding punch-in-the-mouth full-bodied Oaky reds. read more

Absolutely fabulous big, Santa Ynez- / Lompoc-style Pinots and Syrahs are delicious treats at Jalama. The tasting room is a typical "Wine Ghetto" unit, but with the fun feature of wine barrels stacked to the ceiling and a small sitting space for groups. And, speaking of the Ghetto, there are a few other top producers in the same area that could help you spend an entire tasting day without leaving the parking lot! California is the place to be! Be sure to have a word with the wine maker, Mark, and give a good scratch to one of his dogs on the way out, too. read more

Hate to rain on all the positive reviews but i believe in honesty. Service here was so-so as our group of 4 attempted to chat up the server. The winemaker, Mark was busy doing things and did not engage us until we asked him a direct question. Neither of these points hurt this place in my opinion. The wine quality did. Tannic, and bitter notes in some, others had no bouquet and one too cold (caused by?) This was our first winery visted in Lompoc. Of the 4 wineries visted here in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto this one was tied with La Montagne for least fav. With so many options I doubt I would return here. read more

As a fellow winemaker I was impressed by the QUALITY of the wines. I was also impressed by the FRIENDLINESS of the WINEMAKER who dedicates his time to POURING and explaining the process. I recommend all my friends head to Jalama! read more

AMAZING! The wines and hospitality are beyond 5 stars! The WINE was beyond exceptional! 5 out 5 were phenomenal!! If you can get MARK as your host you are in for a GREAT time! Our wine ghetto experience has been forever changed and the bar has been set with a new high standard!! If you are in Lompoc this is a definite MUST!!!! GO TO HERE, you will not be disappointed!! Thank you!! The BEST!!!!! read more

Jalama Wines - 5 STARS!! BEST "WINE GHETTO" experience!! - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Lompoc , California

What a fun, super friendly, great way to spend an afternoon in Palm Springs. The guys who run it are fabulous and the pours are generous. I loved this spot and some of the wines were really delicious. They say it's the only wine tasting in Palm Springs, and I am oh so grateful we found it. read more

Wow. Just happened to walk by and decided to check this place out. What a gem. The owner was amazing. The wine was fantastic. We loved it. Highly recommend it!! read more

If you're on a quest to discover the magic that manifests between a winemaker and his grapes, look no more. Mark uniquely handcrafts each of his wines to showcase the fullest expression of every varietal he touches. Jalama Wines continue to keep us in awe of Mother Nature's finest. Kudos to Mark and his team. Cheers! read more

I wish I could give this place a review based on their wine, but unfortunately I cant. Because they never showed up. This past weekend my mom and I met in Lompoc to do wine tasting there and in Santa barbara. This place was first on our list. We arrived a little after noon and the place was deserted. I called to confirm their hours and was told by the woman who answered that the owner, who handles the tasting room, was nowhere to be found, did not have a phone and was possibly running late. We should wait for him to arrive, but she had no idea when that would be. She then said she could recommend other wineries we could try instead. Um, thanks but no. I'm not sure how you can run a business this way, but maybe be a bit more responsible? We ended up going to another winery, buying 9 bottles of wine and joining their wine club. read more

They only have reds and they were all really good. Our favorite was the 2010 Mourvèdre. We ended up buying a bottle. Mark was very knowledgeable about all of the wines we tasted. He was really nice and welcoming. We will definitely be back again. read more

Very cute establishment. Loved that the flight we had were all reds. It's a rare thing to come by or we've just been unlucky. This a nice place to visit if you want to try wines from Santa Barbara. read more

Great tasting room in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Delicious reds to please all palates. If you're a wine lover then you need to come visit Mark at Jalama. read more

Mark was awesome! He made our wine tasting experience so much fun ! A must stop when visiting the Wine Ghetto. Super chill and down to earth feeling at Jalama Wines. read more

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Really nice wines love their petit sirah and Cabernet franc. Mark cargasacchi is really fun guy. Its a plus if u join their wine club. They have BBQ for their wine club members at the pick up party! The tasting room was a little small, but now Mark has opened it up and make it more spacious. Highly recommend this place to wine lovers. Its a hidden gem in the Lompoc wine ghetto. Make sure to call ahead for hours though. read more

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This is a gem definitely worth stopping into while in Palm Springs. Some people may not be comfortable with the price, but it's worth every sip. read more

The manager seems very knowledgeable about his wines. We had a great experience! Mostly red wines.

Moved to Palm Springs a few months ago and found this little gem in the downtown area. Some of the best wines I've ever had. Mostly Syrahs, Petite Sirahs, Grenache and their blend of Cabernet, Syrah and Mourvèdre called El Capitan. The winemaker was there and we had a great time chatting with him. read more

Best place to taste in Palm Springs, the wine is the best from Santa Ynez Valley. Great friend hosts.

GREAT WINE!! Went to Jalama Wines on a Thursday right around closing time, the owner/wine maker was more then willing to sit pour our tasting explain all of his wines and where they were from. This place is GREAT and is a must stop if you are in the wine ghetto.... read more

This place has a very cool vibe with some interesting mood lighting and background music playing. Plus if you check in with Yelp, you get 2 tastings for the price of 1 - can't beat that! I don't think their wines were as impressive as others in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto but worth checking out! read more

Jalama Wines are absolutely fabulous! My husband and I simply HAD to join their wine club, because we end up buying so much of their wine. Clinton and Mark are great; their tasting room in the Ghetto is great; their doggies are great... what more can I say? read more

My wife and I have been enjoying Jalama wines for years. This weekend we went and visited their tasting room in The Ghetto in Lompoc, CA. Not only did we have a wonderful time meeting Mark and Clinton (and Chester the pooch), but we drove home to Orange County with over 3 cases of wine, and we are looking forward to our next shipment of wine from the wine club. Our favorites are the El Capitan and the Pinot Noir. We so look forward to our next trip to the "Solvang" area. read more

Amazing wines and incredible hospitality. The Syrah and Merlot were delicious!!! Cannot recommend highly enough!! Mark is the best!!!

The first time we went to the wine ghetto it was because of an article in Edible Santa Barbara. We tasted from 7 rooms there and the real stand outs were Samsara and Jalama. Mark was so inviting and knowledgeable that me and the wife felt at ease in this unassuming tasting room. The wines come across as fantastic boutique flavors that you will like telling your friends, that are lucky enough to taste them, that there were only 100 cases made and they probably couldn't get if they wanted to. The dogs are a great addition, sipping wine and scratching a cuddly lab seems to marry perfectly. If you are itching for a drive up the coast, stop here, you wont be disappointed. read more