Firestone Vineyard — Attraction in Lompoc

I thought it might be helpful to offer a different perspective of Firestone Vineyard for bride and groom’s who may be considering this space for their wedding. Most reviews online are from a guest’s perspective. I would love to offer the light and lines point of view from a local Santa Barbara wedding photographer who has been shooting there for over eight years.

As someone who sees spaces in terms of light, composition, and experience, Firestone Vineyard has a bouquet of options to play with. The visual artist in me loves the elevation Firestone has over the valley. The bluffs on the side of the vineyard overlook layers of hills a vines. Layering elements into a photo elevates the ‘wow’ factor of a picture. The length of the lawn allows me to play with compression and background layers. This makes it ideal for both portraits and for intimate ceremonies.

I specialize in candid wedding photography and so for me, having quiet locations are key to creating great images. Spaces that are separated from where the guest’s arrive gives me the ability to facilitate still, quiet moments where the bride and groom can connect authentically without people watching or an audience. Spaces such as the bluffs, the courtyard, inside the vineyard, and behind the large doors of the barrel room allow me the isolation to play and capturing their authentic personalities.

Firestone’s Vineyard has large trees organically roaming throughout the vineyard. The combination of leading lines in the rows in vines contrasted with the natural placement of the large trees blends perfectly with the direction of the sun light during golden hour just before sunset. One of my favorite places to play and create is in the vines.

A close second to the vines is the barrel room. From the photo in my review you can see that the artist inside me is a kid in a candy shop when it comes to the spacing and placement of the barrels. The isolation of light in the barrel room paired with the length variation of barrel size is a dream to create in. It’s the perfect space to bring in my controlled directional photography light and create. It’s almost like a large, quiet, photo studio where I can control all the light and play with all the layers of barrels.

I’ve been photographing weddings in the Santa Barbara & Santa Ynez area for many years and have experienced how different spaces unfold from a guest’s and day-of perspective. The views, lines, composition, layering, and lighting of Firestone Vineyard is a playground to create in as an artist. I LOVE photographing and creating amazing art...

This is a negative review. My Mother and I visited the Firestone Winery in Los Olivos this past Sunday. Unfortunately, we arrived a bit later in the day after 3:30pm. We walked around checking out the beautiful property. After admiring the grounds, we asked a waiter about getting to taste some of their wines. We were informed that the last reservation for tasting was at 3:30pm but, still had time to get a glass of wine at the inside bar. We walked inside and asked the young lady in the bar that we will like a glass of wine. The young lady said okay, walked us to a room, handed us a wine menu and said she will be back to take our order. 10 minutes goes by then 20 minutes. I walked to the bar and there wasn’t anyone in the bars. I asked a person that looked to be cleaning up if there was anyone at the bar that could help us. He did know. We then realized that we were not going to get any service. So, the bottom line was we were forgotten and the bar staff had left without even letting us know that they could not service us. This was very unfortunate for us as we came from quite far. Needless to say, we left extremely disappointed. I felt that I needed to write this negative review so that manager was informed of our experience. After all, if management is not informed by customers of their experiences, positive or negative, they can’t know there is a...

Firestone Vineyards offers a timeless experience that transports visitors to a bygone era. Walking in is like stepping into history dating back to the early 20th century, where the estate exudes the charm and character of California’s winemaking legacy, an atmosphere that recalls the days of Henry Ford and Ronald Reagan.

Situated on an expansive 400+ acre property, the vineyard is a visual marvel, with meticulously maintained vines stretching as far as the eye can see. The landscape is absolutely picturesque and timeless!

Each wine in the tasting lineup revealed a distinct personality. Ranging from well balanced, fruit forward expressions to more complex, oak aged varietals with excellent structure, the craftsmanship behind every pour was evident, showcasing both terroir and technique.

The hospitality was equally top notch. The staff demonstrated deep knowledge of the history, wine and had genuine warmth to tailor the experience to every guest’s glass.

Firestone Vineyards is a standout destination in Santa Barbara wine country and a highly recommended stop for anyone seeking both exceptional wines and a taste of California’s viticultural heritage.

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