Sanford Winery & Vineyards

Santa Barbara County · Sta. Rita Hills · Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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Hours
Daily 10am-3:30pm
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Phone
(805) 688-3300
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Tasting Fee
From $25
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Reservations
Walk-ins welcome
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Est.
1971

About Sanford Winery & Vineyards

Sanford Winery & Vineyards is the kind of Santa Barbara County stop that makes more sense when you know what sets it apart before you arrive. For Sanford Winery & Vineyards, in Sta. Rita Hills, the experience is shaped by both the wines and the way the producer connects them to place. When you place Sanford Winery & Vineyards in the region, the western Santa Ynez Valley is cool, windy and strongly shaped by Pacific influence, so wine conversations here naturally turn toward site, farming and cool-climate structure. A first look at Sanford Winery & Vineyards points quickly toward historic estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay tied to Sanford & Benedict and La Rinconada vineyards; just as important, the visitor-facing story centers on an important regional-history stop with vineyard tours and a substantial estate setting.

Using historic estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay tied to Sanford & Benedict and La Rinconada vineyards as the organizing idea keeps the profile precise without pretending that every current release is permanent. The route-building value of Sanford Winery & Vineyards comes from matching the stop to the right traveler. Build the Sanford Winery & Vineyards tasting around historic estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay tied to Sanford & Benedict and La Rinconada vineyards. For Sanford Winery & Vineyards, a comparative flight can reveal more than a long list of disconnected pours, so ask the host to explain what changes from one wine to the next and which release captures the producer's identity most clearly. The checklist for Sanford Winery & Vineyards includes address, open days, booking method, fee tier, experience length, large-party rules, food availability, family access, pets, outdoor areas, and mobility considerations.

Its page can unite historic estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay tied to Sanford & Benedict and La Rinconada vineyards with the traveler-facing idea of an important regional-history stop with vineyard tours and a substantial estate setting. Before setting out for Sanford Winery & Vineyards, confirm the current visitor address, hours and tasting format directly. For Sanford Winery & Vineyards, a reservation is a smart choice when one is offered, especially on weekends or for groups, and current fees are worth checking before you build the day around a particular experience. The payoff at Sanford Winery & Vineyards is specificity: a visit tied to Sta. Rita Hills rather than one that feels interchangeable with the next tasting room. For Sanford Winery & Vineyards, give it enough time to compare wines thoughtfully, then use a nearby meal or contrasting producer to round out the day.

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Sanford Winery &Sanford Winery & Vineyards holds the most historically appellation-discovering significance of any wine estate in Santa Barbara County.
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Richard Sanford plantedRichard Sanford planted the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in the western Santa Barbara County wind corridor in 1971, before any recognized wine growing appellation existed in the area, and before anyone in California wine paid serious attention to the region.
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His conviction thatHis conviction that cool Pacific winds channeling through the Santa Rita Hills produced Pinot Noir of genuinely world-class quality transformed what was considered marginal agricultural land into California's most celebrated cool-climate Pinot Noir appellation.
"The historic Sanford & Benedict Vineyard estate, Richard Sanford planted the first Pinot Noir vines in what would."
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Featured Wines

Pinot Noir
Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills · Sanford & Benedict
The historically most appellation-discovering Sta. Rita Hills founding vineyard's estate Pinot, Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir from the vineyard Richard Sanford planted in 1971 that essentially discovered the Sta. Rita Hills as a world-class Pinot Noir growing environment.
Estate
★★★★☆
Pinot Noir
La Rinconada Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills · La Rinconada
Pinot Noir from Sanford Winery & Vineyards (Sta. Rita Hills, La Rinconada).
Estate
★★★★☆
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills · Sanford Estate
Chardonnay from Sanford Winery & Vineyards (Sta. Rita Hills, Sanford Estate).
Estate
★★★★☆

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Taste the wines at Sanford Winery & Vineyards in Sta. Rita Hills. Daily 11am to 4pm, walk-ins welcome.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Sanford Winery & Vineyards?

Sanford Winery & Vineyards does not publish verified tasting room hours here. Check the winery website or call before you travel, as hours change seasonally.

Do I need a reservation to visit Sanford Winery & Vineyards?

Sanford Winery & Vineyards generally welcomes walk-ins, though reservations are a good idea on busy weekends.

Is Sanford Winery & Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility details are not published for Sanford Winery & Vineyards. Contact the winery directly about access needs.

How much do tastings cost at Sanford Winery & Vineyards?

Tastings at Sanford Winery & Vineyards generally fall in the $$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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