LONGORIA WINES

“My belief that the Santa Barbara wine region would someday produce world class wines has come true,” -Richard Longoria

Richard Longoria Wines, established in 1982, is a family operated wine business owned by Rick and Diana Longoria. Rick Longoria, who arrived on the local wine scene in 1976, enjoys a long history of involvement in the Santa Barbara county wine industry.

In December, 1997, twenty-three years after his first job at a winery and fifteen years after starting his own business, Rick gave up steady employment to devote his full energies to his winery business. On May 1, 1998 Rick and Diana opened the doors to their own tasting room in one of the oldest buildings in downtown Los Olivos. In December 1999 Rick moved his winery operation into his own 5,400 sq. foot building in Lompoc.

Longoria wines are handcrafted in very small quantities ranging from 50 cases to 500 cases. Total production at this time is about 3,500 cases.

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2006 CUVÉE DIANA CHARDONNAY
+106518 · 12x750ml · SPEC

Subtle aromas of poached pears and brown spices with a hint of butterscotch. On the palate the wine is initially a bit closed-in, but after a few seconds the butterscotch flavors kick in with a burst of oily texture. It has a long, long finish that leaves a very satisfying taste and feel in the the mouth. This is not your typical California Chardonnay, but a wine with finesse, elegance and complex flavors and texture.

STATUS: OPEN
92  
Current Vintage

2006 EVIDENCE MERITAGE
+822346 · 12x750ml

Exhibits aromas of plums and black cherries with a hint of cherry tobacco and menthol. On the palate the wine is rich, with flavors similar to the aromas accented with vanillin. At the moment, the wine is showing its refinement and complexity, but is also showing its youthful brashness. This wine will be most enjoyable with at least five years of cellaring. Should reach its peak in eight to twelve years and perhaps longer.

STATUS: OPEN
86  
Current Vintage

2006 FE CIEGA VINEYARD PINOT NOIR
+106591 · 12x750ml

Complex aromas of Asian spices, sandalwood, sage, plums and black walnuts. The wine is medium bodied, and initially seems subdued and restrained. However, as the wine breathes, it begins to open up and with each sip expands a little more to reveal the complex flavors and layers that has become the hallmark of Fe Ciega Pinot Noir. Beautifully balanced in terms of oak integration, acidity and silky tannins.

STATUS: OPEN
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2007 BIEN NACIDO VINEYARD PINOT NOIR
+475251 · 12x750ml

On the palate it is medium bodied with flavors of dried cherries, herbs, and a hint of oak toast in the finish. The acidity is very well balanced and the tannins are smooth, making this a very enjoyable wine upon its release, however, cellaring for a minimum of six months will enable the wine to develop even more. Enjoy this wine with cioppino, chicken with sage, and lamb with mint sauce. 111 cases made.

STATUS: SOLD OUT
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