Fiddlehead Cellars

Santa Barbara County · Sta. Rita Hills · Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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Hours
By appointment only
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Phone
(805) 688-2425
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Tasting Fee
From $30
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1989

About Fiddlehead Cellars

A visit to Fiddlehead Cellars works best as more than a quick flight. For Fiddlehead Cellars, set in Sta. Rita Hills / Lompoc, it rewards travelers who want to understand why this part of Santa Barbara County produces such varied wines and tasting experiences. When you place Fiddlehead Cellars in the region, this part of the western Santa Ynez Valley feels distinctly coastal despite sitting inland, with cool conditions that make vineyard and vintage comparisons especially worthwhile. Because bottles rotate, the lasting reason to taste Fiddlehead Cellars is the perspective behind Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Grüner Veltliner.

At Fiddlehead Cellars, the most revealing question is how Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Grüner Veltliner express the chosen sites. Food-minded guests can ask how Fiddlehead Cellars expects Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Grüner Veltliner to behave at the table. The best way to taste at Fiddlehead Cellars is to let Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Grüner Veltliner create a sequence. For Fiddlehead Cellars, begin with the clearest introduction to the house style, then move toward a wine that changes the vineyard, vintage or technique so the differences have context. Travelers who value Experienced tasters and visitors seeking a pioneering woman winemaker are most likely to appreciate the details at Fiddlehead Cellars.

The best reason to remember Fiddlehead Cellars is not a generic promise of quality; it is the specific combination of Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Grüner Veltliner and The Lompoc setting is best for guests who want to discuss barrels, vineyard blocks and long-term winemaking choices. Give Fiddlehead Cellars a quick logistics check before the drive: current hours, exact guest entrance, reservation expectations and tasting fees. For Fiddlehead Cellars, that small step protects the pace of the day and is particularly useful during harvest, holidays and event weekends. For a well-paced Santa Barbara itinerary, Fiddlehead Cellars works best as an anchor or meaningful mid-day stop rather than a rushed add-on. For Fiddlehead Cellars, the more curious you are about place and production, the more the visit has to offer.

Kathy Joseph's two-grape devotion since 1989: Fiddlestix Pinot and joyful Sauvignon Blanc from a Sta. Rita pioneer.
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A 1989 pioneer,Joseph planted Fiddlestix in the Sta. Rita Hills' heart.
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Two grapes only,Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, explored deeply.
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A woman-built house,Joseph ranks among California's notable proprietors.
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Wine Ghetto cheer,the Lompoc tasting room matches the wines' joy.
"Rita Hills / Lompoc, it rewards travelers who want to understand why this part of Santa Barbara County produces such varied wines and tasting experiences."
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Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Fiddlehead Cellars, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Sta. Rita Hills producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Fiddlehead Cellars?

Fiddlehead Cellars's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Fiddlehead Cellars wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Fiddlehead Cellars offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Fiddlehead Cellars?

Tastings at Fiddlehead Cellars generally fall in the $$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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