Hello Friends,
There is a lot going on, so this email will be short and sweet.
This week’s TGIF Wine is our 2021 Sangiovese from Adobe Canyon Vineyard in the Los Olivos District.
TGIF Special: $30 per bottle | $300 per case |
Let me know if you would like to:
🚗 Pick Up | 🛍️ Stash | 📦 Ship
Wishing you the very best,
Sara
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Hello Friends,
I forgot to include the wine club letter in the last email. The letter is below, if you have some free time. Your wine clubs are ready in the tasting room and on their way to your homes as I write.
This week’s TGIF Wines is our 2021 Lafond Grenache and the 2022 Lafond Chardonnay
TGIF Special: $30 per bottle | $300 per case | Feel free to mix and match
Let me know if you would like to:
🚗 Pick Up | 🛍️ Stash | 📦 Ship
Wishing you the very best,
Sara
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Hello Friends,
Harvest always brings reflection, and this year feels especially meaningful. For the past 25 years, Joey and I have kept a record of every single pick, every varietal, every vineyard, every vintage. Looking back through those pages, we realized that this year was the latest harvest we’ve ever had—almost two weeks later than any in our history. It’s one more reminder that no two vintages are alike, and each tells its own story.
This release also brings some fun milestones worth celebrating: the 2023 Zotovich Chardonnay is our 13th vintage, the 2022 La Encantada Pinot Noir marks our 11th vintage, and the 2021 Providence is our 9th vintage of crafting this Super Tuscan–style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Syrah. Each one reflects not just the vineyard and the vintage, but also the long relationships with growers that make these wines possible.
Life at home has shifted, too. With both kids out on their own adventures, the house is quieter these days, no teenagers coming and going at all hours! While we miss that energy, Joey and I are deeply grateful for this new season of connection, with more time to reflect, dream, and pursue our lives in new ways.
As many of you know, the winery was built in the margins of our lives—late nights and weekends after long days at our “regular” jobs. That rhythm shaped who we are as winemakers and as a family. This August, alongside the winery, I re-opened my consulting practice. The timing feels right, and I now serve as a Cultural Transformation and AI Adoption leader, guiding organizations across industries to embrace technology and innovation while keeping people at the center of change.
Through it all, the winery remains our anchor, a place of joy, creativity, and
connection. Every glass carries not only the story of the vineyard and our family but also becomes part of your story, your time, your place, your moments shared. That is the greatest gift of all.
With warmth and gratitude,
Sara, Joey, Tina, and Caitlin
Hello Friends,
Your Wine Club selections are ready for pickup today at 4 PM in the tasting room!
If you’re a shipping member, your wines will go out on Monday, October 13th.
This week’s TGIF Wine is our 2021 Providence — a beautiful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, and Syrah. There’s still time to add a few bottles to your club before shipments go out on Monday.
TGIF Special: $30 per bottle | $300 per case
Let me know how you’d like to handle your wines:
🚗 Pick Up | 🛍️ Stash | 📦 Ship
Wishing you the very best,
Sara
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Hello Friends,
This weekend you should have received your wine club order. Please feel free to contact me if you want to make any changes, Your credit cards will be charged on October 5th, and then your wine club will be ready in the tasting room on October 7th. If you are shipping customer, we will ship on October 13th.
This week our TGIF wine is the 2022 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir. And as with previous vintages that have come from this spectacular vineyard, the 22 does not disappoint.
TGIF Special: $30/bottle or $300/case
Let me know how you’d like to:
🚗 Pick up | 🛍️ Stash | 📦 Ship with your next club order
Wishing you the very best,
Sara
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Hello Friends,
The wait is over — our Fall 2025 Wine Club Release is here! 🍂🍷
This season’s lineup includes:
✨ 2023 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay
✨ 2022 La Encantada Pinot Noir
✨ 2021 Providence (Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Syrah blend)
Wine Club Schedule
📅 This weekend – You will receive your wine club order. You will have a week to make changes.
💳 10/5/25 – Credit cards charged
🍷 10/8/25 – Wines ready in the Tasting Room
📦 10/13/25 – Wines ship out
As tradition goes, our TGIF for the next three weeks will spotlight these new wines. We’re kicking things off with the 2023 Zotovich Chardonnay, plus the 2020 Silver Linings Syrah for good measure.
Let us know how you’d like to receive your wines:
🚗 Pick up | 🛍️ Stash | 📦 Ship with your next club order
TGIF Special: $30/bottle or $300/case — mix & match!
Wishing you the very best,
Sara
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Hello Friends,
This week, we’re pouring two beautiful Grenache expressions for TGIF.
2021 Lafond Grenache-think grilled chicken or kabobs
2023 Rosé of Grenache-think fresh salads or a charcuterie board
It may be ☀️ hot or 🌧️ raining, but either way, you can take your pick!
Let me know if you’d like to pick up 🚗, stash 🛍️, or ship with your next wine club 📦
TGIF = $30/bottle or $300/case, and feel free to mix and match
Wishing you the best!
Sara
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12-5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Hello Friends,
You all did a pretty good job of grabbing that La Encantada Pinot Noir last week. We have a few more cases that I will save for a rainy day.
We have two TGIF wines for you this week, the 2022 Lafond Vineyard Chardonnay and the 2021 Zotovich Vineyard Syrah. YUM!!!
Let me know if you’d like to pick up 🚗, stash 🛍️, or ship with your next wine club 📦
TGIF = $30/bottle or $300/case and feel free to mix and match
Wishing you a great week!
Sara
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–4
Sunday | By appointment
Hello Friends,
I was holding onto the last of our 2021 La Encantada Pinot Noir, but Tina convinced me it’s too good not to share! We’ll be pouring it for TGIF this week — only 13 cases remain, so it’s first-come, first-served.
Also, a little heads-up: on Saturday, we’ll be closing early to celebrate our dear Caitlin’s wedding! 🥂 If you’re planning to stop by the tasting room that day, please come a bit earlier so we don’t miss you.
We look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Warmly,
Sara
TGIF = $30/bottle or $300/case
Let me know if you’d like to pick up 🚗, stash 🛍️, or ship 📦 — I’ll take care of the rest.
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–2
Sunday | By appointment
Hello Friends,
Last week's TGIF was a big hit, so we are going to do it again. And, to kick off Labor Day Weekend, if you have ever had a job, starting tonight at 4pm, we are offering $10 glasses of wine to celebrate you!
Our TGIF wines this week are the following: 2020 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay, 2021 SRH Chardonnay, and a savory splash of red, the 2021 Sangiovese from Adobe Canyon Vineyard. $30/bottle or $300/case, and you can mix and match your case however you like.
TGIF = $30/bottle or $300/case
Let me know if you’d like to pick up 🚗, stash 🛍️, or ship 📦 — I’ll take care of the rest.
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Monday | Closed
See you soon,
Sara
Hello Friends,
This is about the time of year when summer truly begins for us, and the temperature is definitely on the rise. For most of the country, Labor Day signals the start of Fall, but here on the Central Coast, it marks the beginning of our warmest season.
And while “they” say you shouldn’t wear white after Labor Day, I say that rule doesn’t apply to what’s in your glass. White wines never go out of style, especially when it comes to keeping cool while the thermometer climbs.
We’ve got a great TGIF lineup this week to help you beat the heat: 2020 Zotovich Vineyard Chardonnay, 2021 SRH Chardonnay, and for the die-hard red wine drinkers, the 2021 Sangiovese from Adobe Canyon Vineyard. $30/bottle or $300/case, and you can mix and match your case however you like.
TGIF = $30/bottle or $300/case
Let me know if you’d like to pick up 🚗, stash 🛍️, or ship 📦 — I’ll take care of the rest.
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–5ish
Sunday | By appointment
See you soon,
Sara
Hello Friends,
Cleaning up the cellar is always an adventure. This week, we uncovered a hidden gem: some unlabeled 2021 Lafond Grenache. I know a few of you will want to tuck these away, so they’ll be available with our tasting room white label.
We’re also giving our TGIF tradition a little upgrade. From now on, TGIF bottles will be $30 and TGIF cases $300 **exclusively for wine club members**
Here’s a little insider tasting tip: we offer half glasses in the tasting room. Sometimes you want to linger over a favorite wine without a full pour, or enjoy “just one more taste” before heading out. It’s also a wonderful way to compare two wines side by side without committing to a full glass, or to simply stretch out the pleasure of your visit.
TGIF = $30/bottle or $300/case
Glasses of Wine = $14/$12
Half Glasses of Wine = $7/$6
Let me know if you’d like to pick up 🚗, stash 🛍️, or ship 📦 — I’ll take care of the rest.
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Hope to see you soon!
Sara
Hello Friends,
You’re going to love this week’s TGIF special! We’re bottling in a couple of weeks and need to make room for new case goods.! This week’s TGIF special is a limited stash of our 2021 La Encantada Pinot Noir 🍷.
We ran out of our regular labels, so these bottles are dressed in our white tasting room label (see photo below). Same beautiful wine, just in a slightly different outfit.
TGIF Special: $30/bottle or $300/case 😍 — first come, first served! Please email me directly to reserve so we don’t oversell.
Let me know if you’d like to pick up 🚗, stash 🛍️, or ship 📦 — I’ll take care of the rest.
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Hope to see you soon!
Sara
Hello Friends,
I can't believe I am taking this guy to college this week. I'm feeling all the feels this week.
Also, we will be closed on Wednesday this week. It's Fiesta, and Tina's daughter will be performing!
Our TGIF wine this week will be the 2021 Zotovich Vineyard Sryah. This is such a wonderful wine, I could literally drink it everyday!
TGIF Special: $30/bottle
Would you like to set a few bottles aside or have some shipped your way? Just reply to this email and I’ll take care of the rest.
Tasting Room Hours This Week:
Wednesday | Closed
Thursday | 4-7ish
Friday | 2-7ish
Saturday | 12-5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Sara
Hello Friends,
We are thankfully starting to heat up around here, so I am going to add some crisp white wine to the TGIF list.
Our TGIF wines this week are the 2022 Lafond Vineyard Chardonnay and the 2021 Adobe Canyon Vineyard Tempranillo.
TGIF Special: $30/bottle
Would you like to set a few bottles aside or have some shipped your way? Just reply to this email and I’ll take care of the rest.
Tasting Room Hours This Week:
Wednesday & Thursday | 4–7ish
Friday | 2–7ish
Saturday | 12–5ish
Sunday | By appointment
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Sara
I hope your Fourth of July was everything you hoped for—fun, relaxing, and full of good moments. We’re cruising right along with summer activities here, preparing for our upcoming bottling (which will free up space for a brand new vintage), and starting to get excited for harvest season.
The weather has been mild and kind to the vines so far, and the vineyards are looking healthy and happy.
This week’s TGIF special
2022 Theresa Noelle Pinot Noir
$30 per bottle
If you’d like to stash a few bottles or have some shipped your way, send me a quick email and I’ll take care of it.
Tasting Room Hours This Week
Wednesday and Thursday from 4-7ish
Friday from 2 to 7ish
Saturday from 12 to 5ish
Sunday by appointment
Hope to see you soon,
Sara
Hello Friends!
Today, we celebrate our dear Tina — the heart and soul of our tasting room! Her warmth, kindness, and generosity make everyone feel right at home, and we’re endlessly grateful for her.
In her honor, this week’s TGIF special is one she’ll love: our 2023 Rosé of Grenache is just $25/bottle — perfect for your 4th of July celebration! 🇺🇸💐
Would you like a bottle (or a case) set aside or shipped? Just reply and we’ll take care of it.
Additionally, we’ll be opening a little early and closing a little early this Friday for the holiday weekend, and our summer hours will change on Sundays. In the future, we will be open by appointment on Sundays. More information about that will be coming soon!Happy Birthday, Tina — we love you so much!
Sara
This Week's Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday-4- 7ish
Friday-12-5ish
Saturday-12-5ish
Sunday-By appointment
Our TGIF wine this week is the 2021 Adobe Canyon Vineyard Sangiovese. Just $30 a bottle for wine club members. Perfect for a summer barbecue now or a cozy cellar treasure later. If you’d like a bottle (or a case) set aside or shipped, reply and we’ll make it happen.
Have a great weekend!
Sara
This Week's Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday, 4- 7ish
Friday 2-7ish
Saturday and Sunday, 12-5ish
Joey and I are celebrating our 22nd anniversary this weekend, and it’s hard to believe how quickly time passes. The paintings behind our big Transcendence table in the tasting room are of our wedding sites at Lafond Vineyard, a meaningful reminder of where it all began. It somehow feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago all at once. In honor of the weekend, our 2021 Adobe Canyon Vineyard Tempranillo is the TGIF wine this week—balanced, gentle and full of character, just like a long-lasting marriage. TGIF = $30/bottle. If you’d like to grab a bottle, add to your cellar stash, or have one shipped your way, just say the word.
Cheers,
Sara
This Week's Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday, 4- 7ish
Friday 2-7ish
Saturday and Sunday 12-5ish
It's Father's Day this weekend, and I hope you all have some nice family plans. We will be closed on Sunday to celebrate with our families. We have two very nice TGIF wines for you this weekend: Our 2022 Purisima Chardonnay and our 2022 Theresa Noelle Vineyard Pinot Noir. TGIF=$30/bottle. If you’d like to grab a bottle, add to your cellar stash, or have one shipped your way, say the word.
Cheers,
Sara
This Week's Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday, 4- 7ish
Friday 2-7ish
Saturday 12-5ish
Sunday-CLOSED for FATHER'S DAY
Last night, Joey and I slipped into the hot tub and popped open a bottle of Zotovich Syra. Wow, was it a moment. This wine is something special. We found ourselves just as captivated by its intoxicating aromas as we were by every sip. It's a classic cool-climate Syrah with impeccable pedigree, farmed with genuine care and precision.
I just got back from the market, and we're opening another bottle tonight with my parents, who just arrived in town. On the table: crusty bread, olive tapenade, Manchego cheese, fresh cherries, and a bit of chocolate to finish. This wine sings with it all.
At $30 a bottle, it’s an absolute steal, and yes, it’s that good. If you’d like to grab a bottle, add to your cellar stash, or have one shipped your way, say the word.
And to all the recent grads, congratulations! Your community is proud of you.
Cheers,
Sara
This Week's Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday, 4- 7ish
Friday 2-7ish
Saturday and Sunday, 12- 5ish