richard sanford

"The authorities, the academics, had warned us that we would never get red wine grapes ripe in that climate, and way too cool they said, way too cool." Michael Benedict

"Many of these winemakers mention that they want to try different wines next year. If they, who have already experienced so many wines, resolve to explore new ones, certainly the rest of us should commit to that goal, too." Dorothy G. Gaiter and John Brecher

Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher interview Sta. Rita Hills wine pioneer Richard Sanford.

Richard Sanford was a Naval officer during the Vietnam War. A shipmate named Scott Wine introduced him to Volnay which led to a wine journey that ended with him being inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame by the Culinary Institute of America. By Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher.

"Unfortunately, too many wineries treat them as nothing more than cash cows." Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher explore rosé season