Longevity Wines Records, circa 2007-2021

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Summary

Title:
Longevity Wines Records
Dates:
circa 2007-2021
Creators:
Long, Phil and Long, Debra
Abstract:
Longevity Wines is a Livermore, California-based winery founded by Phil and Debra Long. The collection contains photographs, newsletters, a sketchbook with information on winemaking, a scrapbook, clippings, and other materials related to Longevity Wines.
Extent:
6 Linear Feet (4 boxes, 1 flat file folder)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Longevity Wines Records, Collection no. 0091, Southern California Wine and Wine Industry Collection, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains materials related to Longevity Wines, a Livermore, California-based winery. The materials include newsletters related to the Longevity Wine Club, a sketchbook with information on winemaking, clippings that discuss Phil Long's involvement in the African American Vintners Association, wine labels, promotional materials, a scrapbook with photographs and assorted materials, and other documents related to Longevity Wines.

Biographical / historical:

Longevity Wines is a Livermore, California winery that opened in 2008 and that was founded by Phil Long, a 1982 graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, and his wife, Debra. The Longs started by making wine out of their garage in 2003. In 2006, the couple started the Longevity Wine Club that featured a monthly wine shipment from California wineries, including a newsletter to members that offered stories about the featured wineries and wines, recipes, and photos. Each month, the club featured a different California appellation.

The winery initially opened in 2008 in a 1,000 square foot facility. In 2011, the winery moved to a 4,000 square foot facility. Longevity's offerings included two signature blends named after the co-owners: Deb-ru-vee, a Rhone blend, and Phil-osophy, a Bordeaux blend.

Since its founding, Longevity Wines has gained recognition, including being named as Livermore Valley Winery of the Year in 2018. The winery also formed a partnership with Bronco Wine Company in 2019 to distribute Longevity Wines nationally. In addition to owning Longevity Wines, Phil Long has served as president of the Association of African American Vintners, a role he took on in 2020. The group offers support to African American vintners and wine professionals and also offers educational and career support to future winemakers.

In 2019, Debra Long died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016. Following Debra's diagnosis, Phil Long, Jr. joined his father on the winery team. As of 2025, Longevity continues to produce wine, receiving awards in recent years from the California Commercial Wine Competition at the California State Fair and the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

Acquisition information:
The collection was donated by Phil Long in August 2021.
Processing information:

The collection was processed by Rob Strauss in May 2024 and January 2025.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Rob Strauss
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-05-12 15:23:16 -0700 .

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Longevity Wines Records, Collection no. 0091, Southern California Wine and Wine Industry Collection, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Location of this collection:
3801 West Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768, US
Contact:
(909) 869-3775
speccollections@cpp.edu
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