Tatomer

Tatomer

1299 West Laurel Avenue, Lompoc CA 93436
www.tatomerwines.com

Region: Santa Barbara County

Owner: Graham Tatomer

Winemaker: Graham Tatomer

About: Tatomer is a small artisanal winery based in Santa Barbara, California. The focus is on the production of Dry Rieslings, Grüner Veltliners, and Pinot Noirs. Graham Tatomer started at Santa Barbara Winery at the age of 16 and quickly developed a love for the industry. His favorite grape was Riesling and this led to a move to Austria to learn from the multi-generational masters. As no big surprise, he fell in love with Grüner Veltliner while working there. He returned to California and founded Tatomer in 2008 on a shoestring budget. Now these wines are sold in Michelin-starred restaurants across the globe.

What is your favorite forgotten grape? Riesling

What was your first experience with a forgotten grape? My parents loved German Rieslings and would have me take a sip of anything really, really special as a child.

What do you love most about the forgotten grapes? They embody the exploration and dynamism of the wine world!