LaMontagne Winery
LaMontagne is our family name. We focus on small lot Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay from premier vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills. Kimberly Smith, winemaker and owner,believes in wines that have fruit and acidity. That touch the whole palate with a happy ending. Wines that are truly multi-layered and food friendly. With her family she produces under 1000 cases. She cares for her barrels like another one of her children. Tasting room is located at 1509 E. Chestnut Ave. Lompoc, CA, 93436. Open Thurs.-Monday on the Lompoc wine trail in the Ghetto. Please call for a private tasting 805.291.6643.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
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