Richard Sanford left the powerhouse winery bearing his name to start this new winery with his wife, Thekla, using sustainable, organic farming techniques. The vineyard is closed to visitors at the moment, but tastings are held in the stylish, wood-heavy tasting room in Buellton; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are poured.
Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards
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15.63 MILES
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14.46 MILES
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19.78 MILES
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8.54 MILES
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La Purísima Mission State Historic Park
13.18 MILES
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11.62 MILES
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Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
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3. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art
3.57 MILES
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5. Hans Christian Andersen Museum
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7. Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard
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Bordeaux and Rhône varieties do well in the sun-dappled limestone soil at this friendly winery best for wine-tasting neophytes and dog owners. The…
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Respected winemaker Bill Foley, who also owns Firestone Vineyards in Foxen Canyon, founded this vineyard in the 1990s on a former dairy farm. Today, the…