Mar 30, 2023

Saunters and Sips

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Events, Food, Food Pairing, Travel, Wine, Wine Tasting Tag Bubbles, California, Chardonnay, Events, Food, Fundraiser, Live Music, Local Wine, Rose', Sparkling Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting Party

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Dec 26, 2022

Key Winemaking Tips

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Winemaking Tag About Wine, Aging, Home Wine Making, Making Wine, Racking Wine, Tips, Wine, Wine Fermentation, Winemaking

Winemaking Tips Introduction

Are winemaking tips needed? The first thing you must do is research, to learn the basics of the art, as there are a few fundamental tasks you should perform if you want to stand a good chance of ending up with a fine-tasting product. [Read More…]

Nov 2, 2022

Finding Wine Deals

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Red Wine, White Wine, Wine, Wine Club, Wine Collection, Wine Gifts, Wine Tasting Tag About Wine, Home Wine Collection, Local Wine, Red Wine, Tips, White Wine, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing, Wine Cellars, Wine Clubs, Wine Varietals

Finding Wine Deals is a skill!

Finding wine deals can leave you feeling discontent and agitated after getting a bad bottle of wine. In fact, there is an air of satisfaction just knowing that you have found true wine values in your purchases. [Read More…]

May 1, 2022

Turiya Private Event

By Lompoc Wine Factory Tag California, Drinking, Events, Local Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting

Feb 24, 2022

Cabernet Sauvignon is still King

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food Pairing, Red Wine, Wine, Wine Grapes, Wine Tasting, Winemaking Tag About Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Grapes, Making Wine, Red Wine, Wine, Wine Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon is KING when it comes to the world of winemaking grapes for wine production around the world. It shares the top position with Chardonnay which is a green-skinned grape species.

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Feb 24, 2022

Home Wine Accessories

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Food Pairing, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine, Wine Collection, Wine Gifts, Wine Tasting Tag Home Wine Collection, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing, Wine Accessories, Wine Gifts

Home Wine Accessories

Wine can be a way of life! There are more home wine accessories available than you could even imagine. From the necessities like corkscrews and glasses to the not-so-necessary yet entertaining accessories like decanters, ice buckets, and pourers- there is more to wine than just drinking it. [Read More…]

Feb 24, 2022

Wine Tasting for the Average Joe

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Food Pairing, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting Tag California, Drinking, Local Wine, Road Trips, Tips, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing, Wine Dates, Wine Tasting

Going to a wine tasting can be a very fun and enjoyable experience. However, many people do not attend for fear of not knowing exactly how to act or what to do. There is no great mystery to wine tastings, just a few things you should remember. [Read More…]

Jan 29, 2022

Racking Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Red Wine, White Wine, Wine, Winemaking Tag About Wine, Racking Wine, Tips, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing, Winemaking

Racking Wine is a Timing Game

Racking wine is one of the most essential parts of making stellar wine. Generally, you will need to rack the wine at least two times and in some cases, you may need to rack it as many as four times. Making sure that you rack in a timely fashion will ensure the wine is properly clarified as well as prevent off-flavors. [Read More…]

Dec 15, 2021

Tips On Choosing Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Food Pairing, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting Tag Wine, Wine & Food Pairing

Choose Wine Like a Pro!

Tonight’s the night. You’ve got that special dinner party with friends and you want it to be perfect. You’ve got the menu completed but the question is which wine will complement the meal best? Here are some tips for choosing a fine wine. [Read More…]

Nov 10, 2021

Wine & Cupcake with Te `sTees

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Food Pairing, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting Tag Cupcakes, Dessert, National Cupcake Day, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing

It’s National Cupcake Day!

Holidays are right upon us, which means lots of cooking & eating, so for National Cupcake day we felt it was fitting (Although our belts might not fit after today) to spend a day with Shante Norwood of Te `sTees Cupcakes and do a little wine & cupcake pairing! [Read More…]

Jun 13, 2021

Famous Chardonnay Back on Top

By Lompoc Wine Factory in White Wine, Wine, Wine Grapes, Winemaking Tag Chardonnay, Vintage Roots, Wine

A little history about Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a thousand-year-old small village in Mâconnais in the southern portion of France’s Burgundy region. The famous wine Chardonnay most likely originated here and was then spread throughout France by the monks. [Read More…]

Dec 26, 2020

Wine Clubs – A Fun Way to Collect Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Wine Club, Wine Collection, Wine Gifts Tag About Wine, Home Wine Collection, Wine, Wine Clubs, Wine Gifts

Introduction

Wine clubs have been sprouting up in recent years as a result of an increased interest in wine and greater wine consumption. In fact, according to figures from the Wine Institute, sales of wine in the United States went up four percent in 2004. [Read More…]

Oct 30, 2020

Winery Google Analytics in 2020

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Events, Wine Tag About Wine, California, Wine

2020 Wine for the Win!

While we are not a large traffic winery, I think everyone can agree, it has been one of those years for sure! I think the Google Wine Analytics screenshot speaks volumes for one of our more popular search results. [Read More…]

Oct 28, 2020

Cleanliness in Winemaking

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Winemaking Tag About Wine, Cleanliness, Making Wine, Sanitation, Wine

Winemaking can be an extremely satisfying hobby with a wonderful end result that can make for a wonderful gift idea! If you have ever experimented with brewing beers you may already be familiar with many similar steps with the process of winemaking. [Read More…]

Apr 6, 2020

Making Wine at Home

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag About Wine, Home Wine Collection, Home Wine Making, Making Wine, Tips, Wine

Making wine at home is a fun hobby, & if you have given some thought to the idea, but just haven’t quite gotten around to it yet, there is no reason to delay any longer! [Read More…]

May 3, 2019

Wine Collecting For Beginners

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Wine Collection Tag About Wine, California, Home Wine Collection, Local Wine, Tips, Wine, Wine Cellars, Wine Gifts

What is Wine Collecting?

Collecting wine can be a very fun and exciting hobby – especially when you try to [Read More…]

May 3, 2019

Wine Clubs – A Way to Experience Wines

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Wine Club Tag California, Drinking, Home Wine Collection, Local Wine, Wine, Wine Cellars, Wine Clubs

Wine clubs have been sprouting up in recent years as a result of an increased interest in wine and greater wine consumption. In fact, according to figures from the Wine Institute, sales of wine in the United States went up [Read More…]

Jan 28, 2019

How To Play Cupid For Food And Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Wine Tag Wine, Wine Tasting, Wine Tasting Party, Wine Tasting Tours

When it comes to food and wine, most people are brought up with the rule stating “red goes with red, white goes with white”, which means red wine goes with red meat while white wine goes with fish and poultry. Then came the “postmodern” maxim which says that ‘if you like the taste, the match is perfect’. [Read More…]

Jan 27, 2019

Guide to Blending Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Winemaking Tag Blending, Making Wine, Wine, Wine Production, Wine Tasting, Wine Varietals, Winemaking

Blending wine has become a highly respected part of the process of winemaking. Many winemakers in fact view blending as a highly evolved art form. The basic idea of blending is to mix different wines. In order to create a final wine that possesses a quality that is superior to that of each of the different components singularly. [Read More…]

Dec 8, 2018

Great Wine Gifts

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag Local Wine, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing, Wine Gifts, Wine Tasting

For virtually any occasion, such as special moments and holidays, wine makes a great gift. From informal meetings to wedding celebrations and bashes, wine is a gift that is truly hard to beat. [Read More…]

Nov 27, 2018

5 Reasons to Buy Wine Gift Baskets

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag Wine, Wine Clubs, Wine Gifts

Are you in the process of planning a trip to wine country?Whether your trip involves traveling an hour to the wine country region of California or if your trip requires a cross-country flight or drive, you are sure to be pleased with your experience. [Read More…]

Oct 30, 2018

Why Should You Join a Wine Club?

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag About Wine, California, Wine, Wine Clubs

Not sure what wines to buy? Always buy the same thing? Looking for a regular supply of wines direct to your door? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then you should consider [Read More…]

Sep 27, 2018

Wine Labels Decoded

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag Wine, Wine Labels

Even for the avid wine drinker, deciding on a bottle of wine can be a daunting task with so many varieties of wine on the market today. Wine labels don’t help either with the various terms in foreign languages and the small print. [Read More…]

Jul 27, 2018

First Date Tips When Choosing a Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag About Wine, California, Drinking, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing, Wine Dates, Wine Tasting

The first date is nerve-wracking enough without having to worry about what wine to choose to impress your new friend! [Read More…]

Jun 27, 2018

5 Reasons to Visit California’s Wine Country

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Wine Tasting Tag California, Wine

Do you enjoy drinking wine? Do you consider yourself to be a wine enthusiast? If so, have you ever visited California wine country? If this is a trip that you have yet to make, you will want to consider adding it to your to-do list. After all, California wine country is most well known for its large number of wineries and all of the great activities they hold. [Read More…]

May 10, 2018

Upcoming Events

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Events, Wine, Wine Tasting Tag California, Events, Live Music, Wine, Wine Tasting

Upcoming Events, Wine Tasting, and more at Lompoc Wine Factory!

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Apr 17, 2018

Flavors of Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Wine Tasting Tag About Wine, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing, Wine Tasting

Flavors are made of either – sweet, salty, sour, and bitter are all your tongue is really capable of tasting, the long-lasting impression that wine leaves in your mouth are far more complex. When you drink or taste wine, your taste buds and your sense of smell are [Read More…]

Jan 3, 2018

Making Home Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Winemaking Tag About Wine, Making Wine, Tips, Wine

If you have given some thought to the idea of making home wine, but just haven’t quite gotten around to it yet, there is no reason to delay any longer. [Read More…]

Dec 19, 2017

Giving the Gift of Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag Home Wine Collection, Wine, Wine Gifts

Wine makes the perfect gift for the holidays, whether your gift list includes a family member, a beloved friend or new boss, wine is sure to be a hit when presented with some flair. [Read More…]

Nov 30, 2017

Chardonnay – The Universal Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in White Wine, Wine Tag About Wine, Chardonnay, Grapes, White Wine, Wine

Almost everyone on the planet has heard of Chardonnay, in fact, it is so popular that some people even name their children after it. [Read More…]

Sep 8, 2017

Discovering Wine Tasting

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Travel, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winemaking Tag California, Local Wine, Road Trips, Wine, Wine Tasting

After a recent visit, one of our customers sent us a nice email about their adventures in discovering wine tasting.

My wife and I and our close friends recently discovered wine tasting. We had never thought to spend a day touring the many wineries that surround our hometown. We made the necessary arrangements and embarked on an unknown adventure for a day of wine tasting upon our out-of-town friends’ suggestion. [Read More…]

Jul 31, 2017

Origins of the Sangria Recipe

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Travel, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winemaking Tag About Wine, Sangria, Tips, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing

If you are visiting Spain, be sure to try the sangria recipe at your favorite restaurant or bar. This is a traditional Spanish drink and you will find it served in most bars and restaurants. Recipes vary from [Read More…]

May 1, 2017

Home Wine Cellars

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag Aging, Home Wine Collection, Wine, Wine Cellars

If you want to create your own home wine cellars take note of the following considerations.

Wine connoisseurs often spend a lot of money on wines, and they naturally want to protect their investment by purchasing home wine cellars. [Read More…]

Apr 14, 2017

Aging Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Winemaking Tag About Wine, Aging, Drinking, Tips, Wine, Wine Tasting

Aging wine allows many of the components of the wine to mellow out over time, and bring a harmonious balance to the flavor.

Wine is a complex substance. Open a bottle of it now, and it may taste fine. Open a bottle of the same wine several years from now, and the wine becomes something else entirely. Rough edges in the flavor will have smoothed out and the overall flavor of the wine will be more balanced and mellow. [Read More…]

Mar 17, 2017

How to Choose a Red Wine with Fish

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Food Pairing, Wine Tag Food, Wine, Wine & Food Pairing

Although customarily one would choose a white wine to go with fish, there are some people who might want to have red wine instead. A person’s personal preference for red wine may lead him or her to make the wrong decision when it comes to serving wine with fish, especially some of the white varieties. It’s important to know what you can and cannot serve with fish when it comes to red wine. If you do not choose properly, you may find the flavor of the fish negatively affected by your poor choice. [Read More…]

Feb 1, 2017

Choosing a Dessert Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag About Wine, Desert Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting

Most people know you should choose white wine with white meat and red wine with red meat, but what about dessert wine? Is there a protocol for choosing a dessert wine? One of the most important things to remember is to not serve desserts that are so sweet that they give the wine an overpowering taste. You want to choose a wine that will complement your dessert and add to an already elegant taste. If you do anything less you are not doing a service to your dessert, wine or guests. [Read More…]

Jan 1, 2017

3 Quick Food And Wine Ideas

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Wine Tag Food, Recipes, Wine

Alright, the holidays have passed and needless to say youíre tired of turkey, ham or roast beef or whatever and now you maybe watching your diet after indulging yourself. So here are some quick and easy food ideas that keeps calories in mind but are still good and are a nice change of pace. If youíre really trying to watch your calories then try to keep the wine to only one glass a day and not too late at night the reason for this is that wine contains alcohol which will slow your bodyís ability to burn calories. Of course, you can always forget the wine but just remember you might not enjoy your meal as much.

We hope that you enjoy these food recipes and they give a nice change to your meal ideas and nice change of pace. There can be many benefits to adding wine to your meal it can enhance your dining experience with the proper wine food matching. [Read More…]

Dec 21, 2016

Serving a Bottle of Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Food, Food Pairing, Wine Tag About Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting

When you are serving a bottle of wine you might find it is difficult at first, but following these tips, you will look like a pro. [Read More…]

Dec 16, 2016

How to Host a Wine Tasting Party

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag About Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting

Having a wine tasting party is a lot of fun. Although this might seem to be for only the sophisticated crowd, anyone can learn about wine and hold a wine tasting. This is a great way to get together and experiment with new varietals. You can use any method of a wine tasting when you have a party. [Read More…]

Dec 9, 2016

How to Taste Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Wine Tasting Tag About Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting

There is a proper method on how to taste wine, but for the average person, if you follow these steps you will improve your general knowledge of wine and have a more successful wine tasting.

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Nov 2, 2016

Wine Uses & Cultural Importance

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag About Wine, Wine

There are many different uses of wine. It is not only for consumption as it is a beverage with significant value and considered sophisticated. Wine is significant to many different cuisines, religions, and it has many different health related benefits. [Read More…]

Nov 2, 2016

Wine Producing Countries

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine, Winemaking Tag Infographic, Wine

The list below is the top 10 wine producing countries in the world. The number next to the country reflects the amount of tons of wine is produced annually by each country. The countries are listed from 1 to 10, one being the top producer in the world*. [Read More…]

Oct 24, 2016

Different Types of Wine

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Red Wine, White Wine, Wine, Wine Tasting, Winemaking Tag About Wine, Grapes, Wine

Fruit Wines

There are many wines considered to be ‘fruit wines’. These wines have received the name as they have ingredients of different types of fruits contained in them, rather than by the use of grapes. [Read More…]

Aug 15, 2016

History of the Lompoc Wine Factory

By Lompoc Wine Factory in Wine Tag Wine, Wine History

Below is a timeline of progress on the Lompoc Wine Factory.

New Client – Kimsey

October 1, 2020

In 2008, William and Nancy Kimsey established a small, 22-acre vineyard in the Ballard Canyon appellation of Santa Barbara County.

New Client – Porcelina

September 3, 2020

Owners Jensen Picardal and Iris Velazquez’s serious interest in wine began on a simple day of wine tasting back in 2007. Since then, while working in the corporate world as a Mechanical Engineer, Jensen tried to learn as much as he could about the world of wine by gaining experience as a home winemaker, self-education, and helping out as a cellar hand in a North Fork winery. However, it was after a half-acre vineyard rental in 2010 maintained by Iris and Jensen, that Porcelina Wines was born.

New Client – Stolpman

September 2, 2020

Dedicated to sensible farming & winemaking, we believe that we can create vibrant, site-specific wines, with a focus unique to Ballard Canyon AVA, California.

New Client – Mailroad

September 2, 2020

MAIL ROAD is a project born of a commitment to place. We strive to produce wines of uncompromising excellence and distinction. Impossible-to-forget wines. Wines that open hearts and engage minds. Wines that are powerful, yet graceful and balanced. Wines that reveal the passion and uncompromising craft that went in their creation.

New Client – LaBarge Winery

September 1, 2020

LaBarge is an estate winery where attention is given to even the smallest details; a true Domaine where every step is done in-house. Traditional, but not to a fault, classic with a modern touch, the wines from LaBarge are made to be enjoyed for many years to come.

New Wine Producer – Hollow Wines

December 1, 2019

Premium and sustainable California wines! Hollow Wines is a local wine blender and bottler, and eventually, winemaker (first harvest 2020!), gather incredible deals on super quality unique handcrafted wines, ensure their quality (each wine will come with an independent lab test ensuring low sulfur and no herbicides) bottle it and sell to you at a KICK-ASS Price!

New Client – Solvang Brewery

April 1, 2019

Solvang Brewing Company is proud to be a component in this beautiful and intriguing community. Our Company produces the finest quality ales and cuisine using only premium quality ingredients. Our products are carefully finished with our own blend of special spices and ingredients to bring you a remarkable taste that is only available here in Solvang. Solvang Brewing Company’s fine ales are presently available only in the local area, guaranteeing a fresh and high quality product that is part of the Solvang experience.

New Client – White Dog

April 1, 2019

White Dog Cellars is a family owned wine company. We began making wine with Syrah and Grenache fruit from the Larner Vineyard in Ballard Canyon, just north of Solvang, California.

New Client – Lavender Oak

October 1, 2018

A long time dream of Dean and Christi Heck, Lavender Oak Vineyard was established in 2010 as a family run operation. This means all wines are made in small batches, on our estate, with special attention to organic methods; no pesticides, herbicides or harmful chemicals. From harvest to bottling & labeling, each bottle is delicately and meticulously composed; a labor of LOV.

New Wine Producer – Jalama Wines

July 1, 2018

Jalama Wines is a California wine estate producing various Rhône style blends and varietal wines. The winery is located in Lompoc, California, 45 minutes north of Santa Barbara and the vineyard, located near Jalama Beach, is the western-most vineyard in Santa Barbara County.

New Client – Millenial

June 1, 2018

The idea behind Millennial Beverage Group L.L.C. and the label Millennial Wines springs from our motto: Young people creating world-class wine. We are inspired to be in the next generation of great American wine makers and wish to continue the great legacy started by many winemakers before us.

New Client – Imagine

October 2, 2017

Imagine Wine… is a true boutique winery producing aromatic and delicious wines in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, near Santa Barbara, California.

Opening cold storage

October 1, 2017

Opening cold storage for winefactory.

Wine Press on Site

August 3, 2017

In preparation for Harvest, Lompoc Wine Factory has brought a 1-ton wine press to the facility

Soft Opening

December 10, 2016

Lompoc Wine Factory celebrates the progress of 2016 with a soft-opening!

Building Sign Installed

September 19, 2016

New Wine Producer – Turiya Wine

August 1, 2016

Newest resident Turiya Wine has moved into the Lompoc Wine Factory. Winemaker and owner, Angela Soleno, captures the essence of making wine on a small scale with each bin, fermenter, vineyard block, and barrel getting her personal attention with touch, smell, and taste. The end result: dramatically fine-tuned wines. Turiya only produces red wines and specializes in Bordeaux varietals. Here you will find blends, as well as extremely small releases of single cultivars.

New Bottling Equipment Arrives

April 1, 2016

Lompoc Wine Factory has purchased new bottling equipment from Vintners Vault. This includes a 6-Line Bottle Filler with automation sensors. A sparge gas & clean station, and a single auto-corker. We also have already in-house a filter, destemmer, and multiple tanks for blending, racking, and bottling.

Lompoc Wine Factory Lease Signed

July 1, 2015

Lease signed for the new Lompoc Wine Factory production facility & tasting room. The Lompoc Wine Factory will be a co-op style wine production center with multiple winemakers, winemaking equipment, and storage facility. The first Lompoc Wine Factory residents will be CORE Wine Company, & Bedford Winery.