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Signature Wines and Wineries of Coastal California
with precise and—attentive yet restrained—winemaking. John
Terlato intones, "In winemaking, we are certainly involved but
we must always be careful not to intercede. This approach to
winemaking benefits from a winemaker who is equal parts
right and left brained, possessing confidence and creativity,
along with time-honed skills and experience, all of which is then
applied thoughtfully and with restraint. The vision of Sanford
Winery is entirely based on what our unique vineyards have to
offer, and in the end, our successes are founded in our vineyards.
It's all about the vineyards."
Guests are invited for daily tours and tastings and a wide
variety of seasonal events and festivals. A few special options
include the Valentine Barrel Room Dinner, Pinot Blending and
Lobster Feast, and Eggs & Benedict Brunch. There are also
more traditional harvest parties, holiday celebrations, and club
release events.
TOP: Sanford Winery uses unique hydraulic equipment that rotates the
wines in tanks using the natural force of gravity for selected wines.
ABOVE The iconic original Sanford & Benedict barn gets its striking color
from natural moss, no paint required.
Photographs by Jeremy Ball
