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Angelo Wine Company

The focus at Angelo Wine Company are the unique varietals used to produce their wines. This winery works closely with small vineyards n Los Angels County in the remote areas of Agua Dulce and the Antelope Valley. From these vineyards come wine-grapes such as Tannat, Graciano, Godello, Loureiro, Treixadura and Alicante Bouchet. These are early harvested fruit to preserve the natural acidity in the grapes. The results are wines that are elegant and express the unique character of a unique growing regiion where desert meets the sea. *

Hours:

Sat       12:00am to 8:00pm
Sun      12:00am to 6:00pm

Another winery to check out is Antilope Valley Winery 

Castelli Family Vineyards

Castelli Family Vineyards is a familiar story for many of California's wineries. What began as a hobby turned into something much more. The adventure began when Mike's daughter, Cassie, decided to get married at Cordiano Winery in 2008.  Its Italian owner convinced Mike to plant some vines. A few vines turned into 3,000 vines. Mike soon realized his hobby vineyard had grown into a business of caring for his young vines. Mike he recruited his son-in-law Nelson to join him. For three years, they spent most days caring meticulously for each vine. It was not long before Mike built a 1,600 sq. ft. cellar to store the wine he anticipated.  Early on Mike and Nelson soon realized that their endeavor needed advice on every aspect of growing, harvesting, and fermenting their grapes. They sought the counsel of neighbors with established vineyards, among them, Cactus Star Vineyard, Highland Hills Winery and Kohill Winery. The results? Passion, sharing knowledge of caring for the vineyard and expanded knowledge of Castelli Family Vineyards wine making empowering Mike & Nelson to take their hobby into turning their labors and grapes into some delightful award-winning wines. Today Mike and Nelson both have taken their passion for wines and the cooperative spirit of fellow winemakers to produce some delightful wines. Castelli Family Vineyards is a wonderful winery to visit for all you Red wine-lovers.

Mandeville Vineyards

Painting by Agata Zaborowski women enjoying wine

Larry Gilman is the hands-on owner and farmer of MANDEVILLE VINEYARDS. Larry had a vision for the vineyard when the location of his future vineyard was impassible, and almost impossible to get uphill behind the family house.
Larry is an actor and director and has won awards for directing THE ZOO STORY, with Woody Harrelson.

He has performed and directed in NY, and LA, and has been on Broadway, Off-Broadway, regional theater, television and movies. It is fair to say Larry is a  busy man. Yet Larry has a passion for life and to be in his life, rather than watching it simply passing him by. With no guarantee of success to follow his passion, Larry and his family have set off to make the best wine, with the most hands-on, and the best grapes, that the climate and soil will allow. 

Moraga Vineyards

Moraga Vineyards is a wine growing estate in the Santa Monica Mountains at an elevation of 600 to 900 feet, five miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Los Angeles community of Bel Air. Owners and native Californians, Tom and Ruth Jones have lived on the 16-acre Moraga Canyon property since 1959, purchasing a small horse ranch originally built by Victor Fleming, director of Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz. Scott Rich is the winemaker producing wines from the vineyards fruit.

Hours:

Not open to public. Wines maybe purchased online

Laguna Canyon Winery

Laguna Canyon Winery is currently featuring three brands that are available in their two tasting rooms and 15 states throughout the United States. Their main premium brand 'Laguna Canyon', 'Purple Paws' and Wyland Cellars. A portion of all Purple Paws wine sales go the care of homless pets. Marine artist 'Wyland' embellishes the Wyland Cellars brand and a portion of the sales go to the Wyland Foundation which supports clean rivers, oceans, the environment and the protection of sea life. Our founder John Krause has made several visits to Laguna Canyon Winery when he would commute between San Diego and Orange County. Do yourself a favor when visiting Laguna Canyon Winery and be sure to try a few of their red blends. *

Hours:
Mon      Closed
Tues     11:00am to 6:00pm
Wed      11:00am to 6:00pm
Thur     11:00am to 6:00pm
Fri        11:00am to 6:00pm
Sat        11:00am to 6:00pm
Sun       11:00am to 6:00pm

Labyrinth Winery

Labyrinth WInery is a premium producer of Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir and Big French / Spanish Reds from Paso Robles. The team at Labyrinth believes that world-class wines need to be accompanied by world-class service. In addition to a comfortable and welcoming environment to taste the wines poured, you will fine a sincere endeavor to make your visit special so that you feel like a long lost friend. At Labyrinth Winery Eddie and Stephanie Schwatz "craft wines that make your palate sing." *

Hours:
Mon      Closed
Tues     Closed
Wed       3:00pm to 8:00pm
Thur      3:00pm to 8:00pm
Fri         3:00pm to 8:00pm
Sat       12:00am to 8:00pm
Sun      12:00am to 6:00pm

Boccali Vineyards & Winery

In the upper Ojai Valley you will fine Boccali Vineyards & Winery. A family-owned winery that focuses on 100% Estate grown Boccali Vineyard grapes. All Boccali grapes are hand-harvested, produced and bottled at the estate. DeWayne and Joe Boccali are the father and son winemaking team at Boccali Vineyard & Winery. Tastings can enjoyed on Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am to 4:00pm. Wine production is from approx. 70 to 140 cases for each wine. Try the Rustic Blend or the ruby red Cabernet Sauvignon.

Hours:

Saturday & Sunday - 11:00am to 4:00pm                                                                                                                                                                           

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