The Golden Vine
Sanford Wines and Vineyards
Sanford Wines and Vineyards
5010 Santa Rosa Road
Lompoc, CA 93436
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  • Monday
    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    Open
  • Tuesday
    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    Open
  • Wednesday
    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    Open
  • Thursday
    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    Open
  • Friday
    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    Open
  • Saturday
    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    Open
  • Sunday
    10:00 am-4:00 pm
    Open
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Walk-in are welcome at this location. Groups larger than eight must have a reservation. Tasting experiences range $20-50 depending on the experience you choose. This location offers ATV experiences ($115) during warm months and are limited to four persons.
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      steve@sanfordwinery.com
For your Wine Adventure:
  • Sta. Rita Hills AVA
    Appellation
    Sta. Rita Hills AVA
  • Wine Maker
    Wine Maker
    Steve Fennell
  • 2013 Block 5 Pinot Noir
    Tasting Notes: Velvety and balanced with good structure. Aroma Notes: Earthy red fruits, orange peel and spice.
  • 2013 Brut Cuvée
    Tasting Notes: The Pinot provides vibrant fruit and mouth feel and the Chardonnay component gives structural acidity, minerality and ageability. Aroma Notes: Enticing aromas of white raspberries, toasted lemon curd, and baking spices persist on the lengthy palate.
  • 2013 Brut Cuvée - Late Disgorged
    Enticing aromas of lemon peel, white raspberries, dried apricot, honeysuckle and tarragon abound. The palate delivers bright acidity, a lengthy palate with a refreshing briny quality suggesting its “terroir”. A wine for celebration, for brunch or a wine just for dinner tonight!
  • 2013 Brut Cuvée - Late Disgorged.
  • 2012 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills
    Tasting Notes: On the palate the minerality and acidity give this wine great structure, which carries through its long finish. Aroma Notes: Intriguing aromas of lemon peel, nectarine and toasted hazelnut. In addition to the bright fruit, this wine has aromas of white flowers.
  • 2014 Dominio Del Falcon Pinot Noir
    Tasting Notes: The palate presents dusty cherry and spice flavors balanced by lively acidity. Aroma Notes: Vibrant fruits such as black raspberry and Bing cherry along with hints of cinnamon and anise.
  • 2013 Fleur du Domaine
    Tasting Notes: The rich palate is balanced by crisp acid and complex minerality. Aroma Notes: Stone fruits (peach and nectarine) along with exquisite floral notes of honeysuckle and jasmine.
  • 2013 Founders Vines Pinot Noir
    Tasting Notes: The rustic yet silky palate delivers delicate, earthy red fruits and spice, framed nicely by balanced acidity and tannins.
  • 2014 Founders' Vines Chardonnay
    Owner, John Terlato and Winemaker, Steve Fennell, selected just two barrels for this elegant and balanced Chardonnay. Complex aromas of lemon curd, toasted hazelnut and flint entice. The vibrant palate delivers bright acidity, medium body and minerality.
  • 2012 Founders' Vines Pinot Noir
    Tasting Notes: The rustic yet silky palate delivers delicate, earthy red fruits and spice, framed nicely by balanced acidity and tannins.
  • 2014 Gravity Flow Chardonnay
    Tasting Notes: This barrel fermented wine is a classic Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay brimming with vibrant citrus, mineral and honeycomb notes. On the palate the texture is rich, yet balanced with a bright acidity and flinty character. This wine is a versatile, age-worthy Chardonnay that will pair well with shellfish, salmon and soft cheeses.
  • 2014 Gravity Flow Pinot Noir
    Tasting Notes: This classic cool climate Pinot is complex and well structured, with aromas of earthly black cherry and Asian spices. The palate is silky with the tannin structure to hold up to bold and earthy flavored foods and the aging potential for 10+ years in the cellar.
  • 2013 La Entrada Chardonnay
    Tasting Notes: Rich palate balanced by crisp acidity and distinctive minerality. Aroma Notes: Lemon zest and toasted almonds.
  • 2014 La Rinconada Chardonnay
    Complex and balanced, this single vineyard Chardonnay has aromas of citrus, toasted hazelnut, and white flowers. This wine shows the classic Sta. Rita qualities of minerality and crisp acid to balance the full palate. This versatile wine will pair well with a range of cuisines, but will shine alongside fresh crab, grilled salmon or Caesar salad.
  • 2013 La Rinconada Chardonnay
    Tasting Notes: Shows minerality and crisp acid to balance the full palate. Aroma Notes: Aromas of white peach and toasted hazelnut, along with floral notes.
  • 2014 La Rinconada Pinot Noir
    Tasting Notes: The palate delivers flavors of spicy red fruits framed nicely by bright acidity. Aroma Notes: Exploding with a combination of earthy cherry, sage and white pepper. This versatile wine will pair well with a variety of foods but notably with lamb, venison, oily fish and mushrooms.
  • 2012 La Rinconada Pinot Noir Magnum (1.5 l)
    Tasting Notes: The palate delivers flavors of black fruits framed nicely by bright acidity. Aroma Notes: Exploding with spicy black cherry, cola, bacon fat and anise.
  • 2011 La Rinconada Pinot Noir Magnum (1.5 l)
    Tasting Notes: The palate delivers flavors of red fruits framed nicely by bright acidity. The mid palate is full and round and leads to a lingering finish suggestive of dusty chocolate and cherry. Aroma Notes: Exploding with spicy bing cherry, cola, bacon fat and white pepper
  • 2013 La Rinconada Vineyard Duo
    Chardonnay - Medium-bodied, clean, nicely balanced and impeccably made // Pinot Noir - Smooth and ripe with rich cherry, spice and juicy acidity; elegant and Burgundian with savory, bright style.
  • 2013 Loma Alta Pinot Noir
    Tasting Notes: The palate presents vibrant berry and spice flavors, velvety texture, balanced by lively acidity. Aroma Notes: Aromas of black raspberry and earthy loam with hints of cinnamon and anise.
  • Mother's Day Bubbly
    Made in the traditional “Méthode Champenoise" from estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, our Brut Cuvée - Late Disgorged is a lively, refreshing wine abounding with enticing aromas of lemon peel, white raspberries, dried apricot, honeysuckle and tarragon.
  • 2013 Pinot Blanc
    Tasting Notes: Bright flavors with a combination of fruit and floral notes. Aroma Notes: Enticing notes of apple, honeycomb, white flowers and almonds.
  • 2012 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills
    This Pinot is deep red in color and is bursting with red and black fruits like raspberry and black cherry, along with savory notes of cola, white pepper and sage. The palate delivers rich berry flavors balanced nicely by acid and tannin structure.
  • 2015 Pinot Noir Vin Gris
    This wine has enticing aromas of cranberry, rhubarb and orange peel. This complex, dry rose has bright acidity, allowing it to pair well with a wide range of foods. Grilled seafood, spicy dishes and most picnic fare are excellent with this wine.
  • 2015 Pinot Noir Vin Gris - Six Bottle Pack
    Our 2015 Vin Gris, made from estate-grown Pinot Noir grapes, is crisp and dry with enticing notes of cranberry, rhubarb and orange peel. It pairs well with a wide range of foods, including grilled seafood, spicy dishes and picnic fare
  • 2015 Rosé
    Tasting Notes: A light bodied palate features notes of strawberry and orange blossom. Bright acidity makes it an ideal food pairing wine with a fresh, lasting finish. Aroma Notes: Strawberry, rhubarb, rose petal
  • 2014 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir
    Tasting Notes: The silky palate is framed nicely by balanced acidity and ripe tannins. Aroma Notes: Earthy aromas of dried brush, earth and spicy red fruits. In addition to the enticing fruit and earth, this Pinot exhibits lovely floral aromas. This savory, elegant and layered wine will pair beautifully with duck cassoulet or porcini mushroom risotto.
  • 2012 Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir Magnum (1.5 l)
    Tasting Notes: The silky palate is framed nicely by balanced acidity and ripe tannins. Aroma Notes: Exudes earthy aromas of dried herbs, cherry and cranberry. In addition to the enticing fruit and earth, this lovely Pinot exhibits floral and spice aromas.
  • 2013 Sanford & Benedict Viognier
    Tasting Notes: On the palate, this wine delivers intense fruit flavors and a lovely mouth-feel. Aroma Notes: Aromas of jasmine, nectarine and honeysuckle
  • 2011 Sanford&Benedict Pinot Noir Magnum (1.5 l)
    The 2011 wine has vibrant red color and exudes earthy aromas of dried herbs, raspberry and cranberry. In addition to the enticing fruit and earth, this lovely Pinot exhibits floral and spice aromas. The silky palate delivers bright berry flavors framed nicely by balanced acidity and ripe tannins.
  • 2014 Saugivnon Blanc
    Tasting Notes: On the palate, this is a lively wine with bright fruit, crisp acidity and minerality that lingers on its long finish. Aroma Notes: Passion fruit, guave and honey dew melon
  • 2013 Syrah
    Tasting Notes: Bold flavors of blackberry, pepper and toast are supported by a full palate and velvety tannins
  • 2012 Vista Al Rincon Chardonnay
    Tasting Notes: This wine shows classic Sta. Rita qualities of minerality and crisp acid to balance the rich palate. Aroma Notes: This special Chardonnay has aromas of citrus, pineapple and hazelnut, with hints of nutmeg.
  • 2013 Vista Al Rincon Chardonnay
  • 2013 Vista Al Rio Pinot Noir
    Tasting Notes: Rich, full-bodied Pinot with great acidity and plenty of structure to balance the vibrant fruit flavors. Aroma Notes: Intense aromatics of brambly black fruits such as spicy black cherry and cola.
  • White Wine Trio
    2014 Sauvignon Blanc//2013 Viognier//2013 La Rinconada Vineyard Chardonnay