Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards
Taste our Wines Where the Grapes are Grown!
Nestled on hillsides above the village of Saratoga, near Los Gatos and San Jose, California, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards is a family-owned and operated estate winery with scenic – yet easy – access. Our historic tasting room, the Fruit House, was built in 1922 and welcomes visitors noon to 5 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends. Co-located with Garrod Farms Riding Stables, the ranch has a relaxing atmosphere that makes it a great destination for family outings. Bring a picnic to enjoy with some of our wines, or plan on lunch or dinner at one of the wonderful restaurants downtown. Sign up for the First Saturday Winemaker’s Tour or the bimonthly Eco Tour online at www.cgv.com/events.
All our vineyards are located on a 120 acre ranch that has been in the family over 100 years, spreading across hillsides overlooking what is today known as Silicon Valley. This picturesque location on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation capitalizes on the sunny days, moderate nights, and long growing season which bring the region well-deserved recognition for world-class wine production. Our total vineyard acreage is 28, growing seven varietals from the four principal grape-growing regions of France: Bordeaux, Loire, Burgundy, and Rhone. Production focuses on what we grow and is limited to around 3,000 cases annually. Small lot productions often sell out. Our wines include:
- Chardonnay
- Viognier
- Cabernet Franc
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Syrah
- And proprietary blends
Choose from three tasting panels featuring current releases: one complimentary (includes three wines) or two Proprietor’s Flights (an additional three or four wines, $5 in our glass or $10 in your 16 oz. souvenir glass). Friendly tasting room staff often include members of the 3rd, 4th, or 5th generation who live and work here!
The Garrod family began involvement with California agriculture and open space in 1893, purchasing lands from the Mount Eden Orchard and Vineyard Company. Our label recalls glorious apricot and prune blossoms which enhanced spring views from our hillside early in the previous century. Since 1972, aging orchards have been replaced with grapes which thrive in this microclimate. So continues the agricultural tradition begun by winemaker Bill Cooper’s and vineyard master Jan Garrod’s great-grandfather. Winemaker Emeritus George Cooper (3rd generation) refined his craft by learning from fellow vintners in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Napa Valley, Burgundy and Bordeaux. Bill worked with his father to learn the art of winemaking, lived in France and traveled throughout the wine regions, and continues interaction with fellow winemakers throughout California. Ask Bill whether he’s a Cooper or a Garrod, and he’ll tell you he’s both! “My mother, Louise Garrod, met my father, George Cooper, when they were students at UC Berkeley in the 1930s.”
Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards. A Destination Worth Knowing!
