
The Hilt Estate
Lompoc · $$$

Lompoc, CA · $$$
A son of Santa Barbara, Justin Tyler Willett began Tyler in 2005 at the age of 24 with a few barrels tucked away in the corner of the Sta. Rita Hills cellar he was working in at the time. It was there, as the assistant winemaker, he honed his approach to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The development of the Mae Estate marks the next chapter for Tyler Winery. The property, located on Highway 246 in the heart of the Santa Rita Hills, was purchased by Justin and his wife Amanda in 2015. Justin quickly went to work developing the estate, planting 28 acres to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. The 2019 vintage brought the first crop off of the Mae Vineyard and with those wines now in bottle Justin and Amanda are thrilled to welcome you to their former home so you may enjoy the spectacular landscape of the region and the beauty of their Estate Vineyard.
“Justin and his team ensured we had a totally memorable experience at the Mae Estate this week. Justin's elegant, balanced and delicious wines, are a treat whatever the occasion - but enjoying them with the dramatic backdrop of the Mae Estate vineyards and hills makes for something very special indeed....”
“What a spectacular visit!! The Mae Estate property is beautiful, and the tasting experience is one of the best wine tasting experiences I have ever had. Linda and Julian, the very capable tasting room docents, led us through the remarkable Tyler story, and the proprietor/winemaker's Justin Willets relentless pursuit to make beautiful wines. His attention to detail in the vineyards and his meticulous efforts in cellar the certainly shows up in the glass...... The wines are absolutely stunning. I was very thrilled to be able to purchase some of his single vineyard Pinot Noirs! I highly recommend a visit. We will certainly be back and keep up the great work.”
“Amazing tasting experience with Gabe! He was so knowledgeable and the wines were simply fantastic. Learned a lot about Tyler and the history of the area. Beautiful property, highly recommend!”
“We’ve been to Tyler Winery twice, and both visits were exceptional. Each time, the experience felt completely personal—you’re the only group tasting, which makes it relaxed, intimate, and truly special. The wines are the best in the area—beautifully made, elegant, and expressive—and the property itself is absolutely stunning. From the setting to the hospitality to the quality of the wines, everything is first-class. We’ll continue to come back and highly recommend this winery to anyone looking for an outstanding tasting experience.”
“We had another fabulous visit to Tyler Winery’s Mae Estate. A one-of-kind experience … tasting the unique and fabulous wine collection as you lounge in the dining room overlooking the acre upon acre of vines nestled below the rolling hills and bright blue sky. The venue is so intimate as you are in the original home. Gabe is so inviting and explains the story behind each wine bringing life into every sip. A must stop on the Central Coast. Be sure to book in advance. Cows allowed -but not crowds- at this house!”
4805 CA-246, Lompoc, CA 93436, US
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