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Morgan Hill Cellars Sarah’s Vineyard Satori Cellars Seeker Vineyard Open: 10 am - 5 pm Open: 12-5 pm Daily Open: 12-5 pm Saturday & Sunday Open: Saturdays 12 -5 pm Tuesday - Sunday Founded: 1913 Founded: 1978 — 40 years Founded: 2006 Founded: 2015 “We strive to be all inclusive and make everyone comfortable as soon as they walk in the door.” “We’ve designated the new vintage of our “Estate” Chardonnay as the winery’s offi cial 40th anniversary bottling. Sarah’s Vineyard became well known early-on for the quality of its Chardonnay; naming the Estate Chardonnay as our anniversary wine honors both the past and the future of Sarah’s Vineyard.” “We grow and craft big reds, pour them into colorful bottles, and offer them with love, ease and humor.” “We specialize in the art and science of making high- quality, small-batch wine from several grape varietals. Our outdoor winery, fi lled with redwoods and roses, is known as a place of inclusion, and for sharing stories, laughter, and hugs. Think of us next time you are celebrating a special event— bridal or baby shower, corporate meeting or dinner, wedding— we promise to make your day everything you dreamed it would be.” 1645 San Pedro Avenue Morgan Hill • 408.779.7389 morganhillcellars.com Michael and Maryclaire Sampognaro, Owners Most Celebrated Wine Blackberry Merlot - This is a friendly blend of merlot and blackberry fruit wine. It is very fruit forward with a lovely dry fi nish. A great companion to some spicy foods but still sweet enough to pair well with cheesecake for dessert. 2100 Buena Vista Avenue Gilroy • 408.848.5823 satoricellars.com 4005 Hecker Pass Road Gilroy • 408.847.1947 sarahsvineyard.com Tim Slater Proprietor/Winemaker Most Celebrated Wine Future Plans Our plans are simple: to take daily joy in continuing the 100 years of making great wine for our family, friends and community. 2016 Estate Chardonnay & 2015 Reserve Estate Pinot Noir which Wine Enthusiast gave 93 points and Robert Parker, from Wine Advocate, gave 92 points. Most Celebrated Wine All the “kids” win medals, but we’d probably take the Zins— we have 4—to a deserted island —for the BBQ. Future Plans We’re constantly evolving the fun. Next up is a new stage and picnic area alongside our out- door tasting cabana. Enlighten- ment is also a possibility. GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN Karen Seeker, Owner Most Celebrated Wine 2013 Santa Teresa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Future Plans Our free admission music series continues with fi ve more bands this year: August 4th—Black Mountain Radio Band, August 18th—Da- vid Johnson, September 8th—Tsunami, September 22nd—Trainwreck, and October 27th—Just Friends. We re cently released our 2017 Besitos Rosé that won Judge’s Choice at the South Valley Wine Auction. Look for more new releases later this year! Upcoming 40th anniversary celebration. 74 Check website to confi rm Tom Muller, Co-Owner/Winemaker Future Plans 11755 Turlock Avenue Gilroy • 949.370.1040 seekervineyard.com AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018 gmhtoday.com