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At Miraflores Winery, our passion is to craft balanced new world wines, and indulge the senses with gracious and welcoming surroundings. With a focus on pairing our wines with exquisite food, many of our events are geared towards this focus, including chef-led cooking classes, exotic food and wine pairing events, and the arts presented in imaginative ways. Our renowned original winemaker, Marco Cappelli, brings his old-world knowledge from extensive wine making experience in France and Italy to the table, while integrating unique and modern wine making styles.

Smokey Ridge Ranch is a family-owned and operated farm winery in Apple Hill, California, that produces a variety of wines and ciders using grapes and apples grown on the farm. Visitors can enjoy wine and cider tastings, food pairings, music, and special events, as well as explore the farm's many outdoor activities, including u-pick apples and chestnuts. The winery's owners, Kirk and his family, are passionate about creating high-quality wines and ciders using traditional methods and sustainable farming practices. With 17 varieties of apples, olive trees, and fig trees, the farm is a true gem of the region. Guests can also explore the farm's historic farmhouse, now converted into a charming gift shop and wine tasting room.

Our winery seamlessly integrates the artistry of winemaking with the natural beauty of its 50-year-old legacy vineyard. We begin every vintage with meticulous vineyard management, where skilled viticulturists tend to the vines, ensuring optimal grape ripening and quality. Harvesting is executed with precision, by hand-selecting grapes at their peak of maturity to capture the essence of the terroir. Upon harvest, the grapes are immediately processed by our team of experienced and passionate winemakers and barrel hands. The winemaking process involves crushing, fermenting, aging and blending all conducted with a keen focus on preserving the unique characteristics of each varietal. We also offer on-sight wine events, live music events and food pairings showcasing our exceptional products and engaging with the broader wine community.