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Soil. Vines. Wines. This is the order in which we believe great wine is made. Ampelos is the greek word for vine. www.ampeloscellars.com

We are very proud to be one of the first vineyard in the US to be CERTIFIED sustainable, organic, and biodynamic. Waking up from the dream is the real belief that a farmer must know his fruit, and we are resolute in our passion to produce hands on, minimally invasive wines that both whisper and shout about the terroir from which they are grown. Our commitment to eco-friendly, natural farming and winemaking is evident in every sip. Coming from a life of corporate toil, a canceled meeting in the first tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, opened our eyes to the fact that we could no longer put our dreams on hold. Our new lives began with 15 acres of Pinot Noir and Syrah in 2002, then 10 more acres in 2005. We approach winemaking with respect for traditional winemaking practices and openness to experimentation. We believe that the journey is the destination, and prioritize creating quality natural wines sustainably. Sharing the literal fruits of this journey is what makes us excited to walk into the vineyard and winery each day. The best part about being winemakers is the opportunity to meet and share our wine with others. Come see us...

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10/04/2026

Harvest is moving fast forward!

Almost all the grapes are picked - just Syrah and Grenache left hanging out there.

At the w**ery Pinot Noir is at the tail end of fermentation while Viognier, Chardonnay and Rose is still going - cold and slowly.

Jesse and Matt have been working very hard on crushing, pressing, pump-overs and punch downs but on Sunday when they are off Rebecca and I take over. Great to feel how those millions of grapes are doing - the flavors are awesome and 2026 is very promising!

Our good friend Kasper from Denmark came over to give us a hand for a couple of weeks - great having him around.

09/17/2026

Harvest is going at full pace here at Ampelos in Sta. Rita Hills!

The earliest harvest we have ever experienced but we were ready!

Rebecca and I are out in the vineyards to determine the perfect to time bring in the grapes. Assessing leaf colors, shoot growth, water balance, clusters and grapes and check for sugar and pH.

And early in the morning the grapes are coming in! Just got done bringing in the 2026 Pinot Noir and we are very excited about the quality and flavors.

So thrilling when harvest is on!

08/11/2026

Come join us for a fun afternoon at the w**ery! Together with our great friends Jill and Cody from Shadow's Fund we are hosting a fundraiser on Saturday August 22. We will celebrate the release of our joint w**emaking project.

Make sure you check out Shadow's Fund: https://shadowsfund.org

07/07/2026

Come join us for our next w**emaker dinner! This time at Dave's Place at The Village Inn in Vandenberg Village on July 16. It will be an awesome evening with great food, w**es and stories!

06/12/2026

The ultimate lineup: Steinway Lyngdorf + Ampelos! How high end sound and w**e goes hand in hand!

Last night Claus Glaesner presented the top notch Steinway Lyngdorf 2-channel audio and theater system matched with a lineup of Ampelos w**es.

Thanks to the Danish-American Chamber of Commerce!

06/08/2026

Sta Rita Hills Coming to LA!

For 25 years, the Sta. Rita Hills has set the standard for California cool-climate w**es — shaped by coastal winds, “refrigerated sunlight,” and the legendary w**emakers behind world-class Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and sparkling w**es.

On June 14, we’re bringing that energy to Los Angeles.

Join us at W**e House LA for an afternoon grand tasting featuring w**ery owners and w**emakers, gourmet BBQ pairings and chill LA vibes..

VIP and General Admission Tickets are now on sale:
https://www.w**ehouse.com/classes-and-events

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06/03/2026

Great time with Kurt Russell releasing his new GoGi w**e.

The 2023 PomPom is Pinot Noir blend from our Ampelos Vineyard that we blended with him earlier this spring.

Wonderfull time at the Groundstar ranch hanging out with Kurt, his family and lots of old friends.

11/06/2025

Great w**e tasting in Los Alamos!

In August Rebecca and I did our second w**e trip to Valle de Guadelupe in Mexico and were very impressed with their w**es. We had an awesome afternoon at Mina Penelope together with Nathan and Valorie and invited them to come visit us. That just happened!

We decided to arrange a small VdG w**e tasting and invited our good friend Matt Kettmann from W**e Enthusiast to join us for a great tasting of w**es from this up-and-coming w**e region. Wonderful time at Full of Life Flatbread.

Life is good in Los Alamos

10/29/2025

Picking grapes! This is where it happens.

So, I get out in the vineyard at the crack of light to check how the picking is going. Jesus, Chencho and the crew are working at full pace….but who is pulling leaves out of the picking bins? Jeff Newton - a legend in the valley and way beyond! He has been my vineyard management mentor and teacher for now well over two decades. He has established this amazing vineyard farming company that all w**emakers in the valley have leveraged from in the last decades.

I think this is the definition of hands-on farming – and passion! And I know that Jeff has probably picked a few other vineyards already this night! What an honor it was pulling leaves out of the picking bins with Jeff early this morning as the crew kept bringing in the buckets of amazing Grenache from Groundstar Vineyard.

After we finished the pick we walked back to our trucks enjoying the sunset over the vineyard…as we realized that we have the best job in the world!

10/20/2025

Great time this weekend pouring at the Santa Barbrara Vintners Festival - and hanging out with our friends from Amada.

Wonderful weather, great food, w**e and 1500 happy people.

Address

312 N. 9th Street
Lompoc, CA
93436

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+18057369957

Website

http://www.ampeloscellars.com/

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