Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards--Next WINO dinner, Spanish Hills CC
Last October I went on a road trip with Ann Beckner, wine representative for Wine Warehouse distributors. I went in search of wineries to feature at our monthly dinners. What better place to start than our California Central Coast. I was looking for something special to begin the new year and I found it.
Now you wouldn’t happen upon Alma Rosa by chance, but if you know the reputation of Richard Sanford you would go the distance. Ken, my late husband and co-founder of WINO, and I were fans of Sanford back in the 1980s when it was known as Sanford and Benedict. The vineyards planted through the 1990s into 2000 are producing the fruit that Sanford has harvested and crafted into award-wining wines, including pinot noirs to treasure.
Ann and I left the 101 freeway going north toward Buellton from Ventura County and drove quite a distance on Santa Rosa Road, a two-lane highway. We turned off and followed a winding dirt lane and finally came to an unimposing wooden building with nopales cactus surrounding it.
As we entered there was a desk and a friendly person who welcomed us to the tasting room. At the other end of the building we merged in with a couple from Mission Viejo (home of prominent WINO members Hank & Ruth Fischer) to savor some fantastic wines that I’m looking forward to tasting at the WINO event on January 17 at Spanish Hills Country Club. Chef Karl Holst, a master of pairing wine and food will be crafting the menu.
Sanford met his future wife, Thekla Brumdes in 1976 and they married in 1978. They planted their first 100% organic vineyard at Ranch el Jabali in 2005. Sanford and Brumdes separated from the namesake winery to dedicate the winery to organic farming and sustainable agriculture—nature and agriculture in sustainable harmony.
Recognition of what Alma Rosa Winery has accomplished comes from the organization Greenopia, which rates everything environmental. In this instance they studied the impact of wineries in the United States. Using a rating system of leaves, with four leaves representing the highest rating of sustainability, Alma Rosa topped the list of wineries in the United States with a rating of three leaves out of four. They are proud and honored to be recognized by Greenopia and pledge to continue their efforts toward environment responsibility and social justice.
With over 100 acres of certified organic vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills, Alma Rosa is working towards continued success in the production of very drinkable wine that pairs well with food. It is important to them to continue their reputation for excellence.
Last October I went on a road trip with Ann Beckner, wine representative for Wine Warehouse distributors. I went in search of wineries to feature at our monthly dinners. What better place to start than our California Central Coast. I was looking for something special to begin the new year and I found it.
Now you wouldn’t happen upon Alma Rosa by chance, but if you know the reputation of Richard Sanford you would go the distance. Ken, my late husband and co-founder of WINO, and I were fans of Sanford back in the 1980s when it was known as Sanford and Benedict. The vineyards planted through the 1990s into 2000 are producing the fruit that Sanford has harvested and crafted into award-wining wines, including pinot noirs to treasure.
Ann and I left the 101 freeway going north toward Buellton from Ventura County and drove quite a distance on Santa Rosa Road, a two-lane highway. We turned off and followed a winding dirt lane and finally came to an unimposing wooden building with nopales cactus surrounding it.
As we entered there was a desk and a friendly person who welcomed us to the tasting room. At the other end of the building we merged in with a couple from Mission Viejo (home of prominent WINO members Hank & Ruth Fischer) to savor some fantastic wines that I’m looking forward to tasting at the WINO event on January 17 at Spanish Hills Country Club. Chef Karl Holst, a master of pairing wine and food will be crafting the menu.
Sanford met his future wife, Thekla Brumdes in 1976 and they married in 1978. They planted their first 100% organic vineyard at Ranch el Jabali in 2005. Sanford and Brumdes separated from the namesake winery to dedicate the winery to organic farming and sustainable agriculture—nature and agriculture in sustainable harmony.
Recognition of what Alma Rosa Winery has accomplished comes from the organization Greenopia, which rates everything environmental. In this instance they studied the impact of wineries in the United States. Using a rating system of leaves, with four leaves representing the highest rating of sustainability, Alma Rosa topped the list of wineries in the United States with a rating of three leaves out of four. They are proud and honored to be recognized by Greenopia and pledge to continue their efforts toward environment responsibility and social justice.
With over 100 acres of certified organic vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills, Alma Rosa is working towards continued success in the production of very drinkable wine that pairs well with food. It is important to them to continue their reputation for excellence.
Now our WINO group in Ventura County will get to sample these wines and Richard Sanford will be with us to give us inside information about them. Join us:
Sunday, January 2010, Spanish Hill Country Club, 5:30 p.m.
Reservations until Jan.6, Jeanne Bartlett, 805.484-4106
Jan. 7 to deadline Jan. 13 Diane Keay, 805.642-0571
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