Melville Winery is a winery in Sta. Rita Hills, outside the town of Lompoc, California, at 5185 E Highway 246, Lompoc, CA 93436. Out on Highway 246, about 12 min by car from Old Town Lompoc. Call 805-735-7030 or check its website for hours and reservations before you go.
- Where
- Sta. Rita Hills: Out on Highway 246, about 12 min by car from Old Town Lompoc
- Mailing town
- Lompoc
- Address
- 5185 E Highway 246, Lompoc, CA 93436
- Phone
- 805-735-7030
- Hours
- See its website
The backstory
Connections Greg Brewer co-founded Brewer-Clifton in 1996 and was Melville's winemaker from day one in 1997 through 2015. Diatom, his stripped-back Chardonnay label, is the side project. Source
Good to know
Do you need a reservation to taste at Melville Winery? Vineyard tours by reservation.
How much is a tasting at Melville Winery? $35.
Are dogs allowed at Melville Winery? Dog and kid friendly.
Quick answers
What are Melville Winery's hours?
Sun to Thu 11am to 4pm; Fri to Sat 11am to 5pm. Hours change with the seasons, so check before you drive out.
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Critic scores
Recent scores for Melville Winery wines, newest vintage first, as published by each critic and quoted on the winery's own site. See the top-rated wines across the valley.
| Wine | Score | Critic | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Anna's Block Pinot Noir | 94 | Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com | melvillewinery.com, as of Oct 17, 2026 |
| 2021 Donna's Block Syrah | 98 | Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com | melvillewinery.com, as of Oct 17, 2026 |
| 2021 Anna's Block Pinot Noir | 97 | Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast | melvillewinery.com, as of Oct 17, 2026 |
Jeb Dunnuck published his 2024-vintage Santa Barbara County and Sta. Rita Hills reports on Sept 29, 2026. We add those scores as each winery publishes them.
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