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Spear Vineyards & Winery

4.8 (20 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Calvin I.

We had a phenomenal tasting experience at Spear Vineyards today! We tasted two amazing Chardonnay's, two classic Sta. Rita Hills Pinots and a delicious cool climate Syrah. Claire is the best and always makes you feel like you're at home when you're in her care. The view is spectacular and the tasting room is gorgeous. The wines match the quality and ambiance of the property. Make an appointment and go see Claire! She's the best! Spear Vineyards & Winery is a family owned, sustainable and certified organic vineyard nestled in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation.

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A D.

After a wonderful tasting and lunch at Presqu'île and on our way to SeaSmoke winery, we booked a tasting appointment at Spear. The location is beautiful, the Barn is a pleasant space. The tasting was however a total disappointment. We were only 2 couples, one indoor, one outdoor, on Saturday afternoon and but we felt rushed us through the tasting. I tried to slow things down by going to the bathroom but as soon we tasted the Syrah, the sale associate came with an Ipad to take our order. We bought few bottles and left. We came for a pleasant time...we got the door to door salesperson experience.

David K.

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 the staff members working the absolutely beautiful tasting room were friendly, helpful, accommodating and generous. The tasting fee is a bit high at $20 per person, however, you must remember that this is an appointment only winery with very limited production. We even got to enjoy an extra glass of wine while sitting in the extremely comfy leather sofa looking out through floor to ceiling glass windows over the vineyard. We could have stayed even longer than we did. The tasting room as alluded to earlier is absolutely breathtaking. It's a converted barn of an old dairy and it's sleek and modern with great light pouring through the previously mentioned floor to ceiling plate glass windows. There's also a great, big terrace next to an old grain silo that overlooks the vines as well. Like at Demetria with its incredible vistas, I could easily spend an entire afternoon here. Spear currently pours 4 wines, 2 Chardonnay & 2 Pinot Noir...I'm no expert but the chards were the stars here; I feel perhaps that the Pinot vines need some maturing but we certainly did enjoy all of our tastings. We ended up buying a couple bottles of the '16 Estate Chardonnay ($35) because that was our favorite. We've already spread the word about a necessary stop here to fellow wine-minded friends and we look forward to following Spear's growth and success in the years to come. We also look forward to another visit soon!

Beautiful interior of the tasting room
Victor A.

***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 the tasting room, and it shows. Carmen began us with two tastings of their chardonnays, Syrah (our favorite!), and Pinot noir. Spear's wine is exceptional, we even brought back a bottle of the Syrah (not as spicy and complex as warm climate Syrahs). Had we known how awesome Spear was, we would have tried to setup a tour; we definitely will opt in next time! If you are looking to avoid the big crowds and take in a different experience, look no further. I did ask why they had so few reviews, and Carmen explained they typically only operate by appointment and the tasting was still quite new.

Stephanie Y.

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.

Todd M.

Definitely a highlight of my trip! Happy we made a reservation to this gem of a spot. Not only was the view amazing, the wines were great and service top notch. Jessica took great care of our group and made the experience that much more memorable. She didn't miss a beat with her knowledge of wine and bubbly personality. I highly recommend this as a must visit. I will be back! Cheers!

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Service was spot on, Claire answered all of our questions ( which we tend to have a lot ) like a true professional.

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