Nestled in Hidden Hills is the beautiful Hidden Hills Manor and Vineyard. Home to Wish Vineyards, this estate has recently gone on the market and is available for all winery-hopefuls to finally make their dreams come true.

Perched atop a privately gated 1.5-acre knoll, an impressive motor court welcomes you to this distinctive 8 bedroom, 10 bathroom estate compound.

A grand 2-story foyer & main hall open to an array of dramatic public living areas warmed by numerous fireplaces and adorned with custom millwork & gleaming wood floors. The professional chef's kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances, a center island & a sunlit breakfast room. The adjacent great room adorned with rich wood paneling, custom fireplace, beamed ceiling detail & impressive entertainers bar is the heart of this home. Two en-suite guest bedrooms and a handsome library complete the main living floor. The upper level features an elegant primary suite plus 3 additional secondary en-suite bedrooms.

But the crown jewel of the property is, of course, the vineyard that comes with the land. Today, Haute Residence sat down with the current owner and seller of Wish Vineyards and the property to learn more about what goes into owning a vineyard and the lifestyle associated with it.

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HR: What would you say is the lifestyle associated with owning a vineyard?

Owner: Well, you soon learn the lifestyle is two-fold. First, there’s the idyllic setting, the joy of producing a great vintage, and the fun of sharing it with your friends and family, and then secondly you realize that you are becoming a farmer of sorts. You get in touch with the seasons and nature and the grapes and you develop a feel for your land. The end product is a result of your attention to the flora and fauna surrounding your home.

HR: If you sell the estate is the business side included such as the branding of the Wish vineyard, social media, trademark, etc.?

Owner: Yes, and it's up for discussion because first of all there are two things: the technical side of it is that Wish has the licenses and licenses have to be approved and there's paperwork that goes with that side of it. But more importantly, I think is the idea that the branding is personal to us, each person that owns a vineyard picks their own brand. If they fall in love with the Wish logo and trademark and social media that's great and I'd be happy to sell that along with it, but I would think that whoever buys the vineyard would want to establish their own brand. It’s more of a buyer’s choice. 

HR: How much and what kinds of wine are produced per year.

Owner: The vineyard has a capacity for about 300 cases a year. Sometimes we reduce something or depending on quality we’ll make a different call. We have Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and we primarily do a Meritage blend. And each year we determine what type of wine will be made depending on what the grapes tell us.

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HR: Who does the vineyard harvesting and maintenance?

Owner: We have a contracted vineyard crew that maintains the vineyard and harvests the grapes.

HR: So the buyer could continue with the contract?

Owner: Yes, they’ve been there several years they know the run of the vineyard it’s not like whoever buys it is going to have to go out there and start trimming vines.

HR: Does it has an AVA (American Viticultural Area) compliant designation

Owner: yes we are actually members of the Malibu AVA and the Meritage society which allows us to use the Meritage marker on our bottle. And Meritage is a trademark that denotes a Bordeaux blend because we have Bordeaux grapes. 

HR: Are there any tax benefits?

Owner: Well yes, Wish Vineyards is an LLC so the expenses are deductible through the LLC you have to make sales to be able to offset expenses

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HR: Why do you think someone would want to own a vineyard

Owner: Other than the glamour *laughs*, well in addition to the lifestyle answer above, the wine community is an all-encompassing group of people. We've met winemakers on 6 different continents that share similar and some divergent stories to our own. A vineyard becomes a part of your family, like another child you watch it develop from year to year. As the vineyard has matured, we have also grown as grape growers and winemakers; our wines have taken on characteristics of our own makings and preferences. 

HR: What advice would you give for someone who will own it in the future?

Owner: To embrace the vineyard and have it become a part of who you are. You connect yourself to the vineyard, you feel what it needs, it helps drive decisions you make about your life, your travel, your growth, and knowledge. You expand your circles in ways related to wine, educating yourself about wine lifestyles around the world. I would advise new owners to jump in wholeheartedly and look at the vineyard as an old friend who will be there for the long run. 

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For more information on Wish Vineyards, please visit their website here.

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Joyce Rey presents

Once in a lifetime, a private gated estate of such distinction becomes available. A palatial ultra-private Mediterranean minutes from the heart of Beverly Hills, Palazzo di Amore sits on a rare approx. 25 acre promontory with panoramic city-to-ocean views. This prestigious residence embodies both majesty and family. Outstanding amenities include: a gated quarter-mile tree-lined private drive, waterfalls, luxurious gardens, reflecting fountain, vineyards, expansive play yards, pool, spa, tennis court & pavilion. Grand chef's kitchen, grand formal & family living rooms, unrivaled his and hers master suite with a Turkish-style spa, separate guest house, security & staff quarters, state-of-the-art entertainment complex with stage, theater, ballroom, and a children's bowling alley. An entertainer's paradise - the definition of true luxury and sophisticated beauty.

Address: 9505 Lania Lane, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Price: $299,000 per month

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For more information, please contact Joyce Rey at 310-291-6646 or joyce@joycerey.com

Joyce Rey is the exclusive agent representing the Beverly Hills, California real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Cristal Clarke presents

Nestled perfectly between the majestic Santa Ynez Mountains and the sparkling Pacific Ocean on prestigious upper San Ysidro Road, an irreplicable opportunity awaits, ready to insight wonder and awe. Commanding approximately 12.77 magical acres in Montecito’s Golden Quadrangle, arguably one of the world’s most sought after locations, the property boasts utmost privacy and serenity, and features 3 individual structures, a pool, tennis court and stunning views of the ocean, islands and mountains. The estate, accessed by a private 200+ yard driveway, was owned by the late Hollywood movie/tv star, Stuart Whitman who cherished the property for over 40 years. The opportunities for this rare 12 plus acre parcel are boundless. Whitman created a hacienda-style compound with imported Saltillo tiles from Mexico which were used for the many entertaining patios and walking paths, pool area and interior flooring. This iconic property presents an incredible canvas on which your wildest dream can become a reality. Imagine what could be… a life enveloped in ample acreage with room to add additional amenities such as horse facilities, vineyards and additional gardens. It offers elevated living and paramount privacy yet located moments from the world-famous Santa Barbara Polo Club, San Ysidro Ranch, Coral Casino, and Rosewood Miramar Hotel, and within walking distance to Montecito’s Upper and Lower Villages, award-winning schools and more. The opportunity to purchase a property like this is once in a generation.

Address: 749 San Ysidro Rd, Montecito, CA 93108

Price: $62,000,000

For more information, please contact Cristal Clarke at (805) 886-9378 or cristal@montecito-estate.com

Cristal Clarke is the exclusive agent representing the Montecito, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

Photo Credit: David Palermo

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Carey Kendall presents Rancho Rio Robles -  100+/- acre luxury ranch retreat in Santa Barbara Wine Country

Peaceful, Serene, and Private.  A special property providing refuge from crowded cities and over-scheduled lives.

Rancho Rio Robles is a 103-acre luxury ranch located along a meandering river in California’s beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, home to internationally acclaimed wineries, vineyards and equestrian ranches. The 16-room 6 bath main residence is large enough to contain all the amenities you expect from a luxury property but lives cozy, with sun-filled rooms and extensive verandas, surrounded by colorful gardens, mature landscaping, and stunning panoramas of the surrounding mountains and hills. It is truly one of the most beautiful settings in California.

The Ranch property offers great utility with its flat and highly useable acreage and outstanding water resources. While providing great privacy and serenity - a true retreat, Rancho Rio Robles is only minutes to the Valley’s shopping, fine dining, and first-class medical facilities, a commuter’s distance to Santa Barbara, and a two-hour drive to Los Angeles.

The 8,000+ square foot main residence was designed by well-known Santa Barbara architect Tom Meany, who, with the owners, created a spectacular “Farmhouse”.  The design is a sophisticated interpretation of the Australian Queenslander style, embodying elements of American Craftsman and Sea Island Plantation, which together proffer a perfect blend of country and sophistication, luxury amenities and modern technology. The residence features four bedrooms, three of which are ensuite, and gracious living areas which include a great room, country kitchen and morning room, formal dining room, library, a luxurious 12 seat theater, 1,000 bottle wine cellar, craft room, extensive covered verandas, two private offices, two laundry rooms, and a three-car garage. 

The ranch’s other facilities include a 3,500 square foot additional residence, a ranch manager’s house, shop, barn, a boutique vineyard and almost 65 acres of green fields of orchard grass and oats, and two fenced and irrigated horse pastures with turnout facilities. Water is supplied by three highly productive wells, with the agricultural well producing over 1,000 gallons of water per minute, sufficient for almost any endeavor.

Rancho Rio Robles offers an extraordinary refuge from the crowds and the hustle and bustle. It is a unique property combining privacy, charm, brilliant design, skilled craftsmanship, luxury, all amid truly beautiful surroundings.

Address: Rancho Rio Robles, 4500 Via Rancheros, Santa Ynez, CA 

Price: $9,900,000

For more information please contact Carey Kendall at (805) 688-1620 or carey@clkre.com

Carey Kendall is the exclusive agent representing the Santa Ynez Valley, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch

Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch

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Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch

Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch

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The Property:

Situated in prestigious Happy Canyon is one of the Valley’s most coveted estates offering a lifestyle that would be hard to duplicate here in the states.  The 106 +/- acre “Figueroa Farms” transports you to the Italian countryside surrounded by rolling golden hills, orchards of olive trees, and vineyards as far as the eye can see. 

Winding past miles of vineyards, enter through iron gates and up a tree-lined drive which winds past stunning countryside and leads you to an Italian-style Manor home surrounded by acres of olive orchards.

Inspired by the country homes of Italy, this magnificent residence displays fine craftsmanship and attention to detail at every turn; from custom solid walnut doors and windows, stone window sills, custom made floor tiles, 12” to 18” plaster walls, and custom lighting and iron work throughout, every inch was carefully thought out and no expense spared. 

Santa Ynez Valley

A mere two hours north of Los Angeles, and only 30 minutes from Santa Barbara, one is enveloped in a landscape of vineyards, horse ranches, farms and schoolhouses.  You travel back in time where simple pleasures, open spaces, mossy oaks, grassy fields, seas of blue lupine, bright orange poppies and warm sunny days are found.  It seems impossible that such a place still exists in 21st Century California.  The Santa Ynez Valley has become the best kept secret of the celebrity crowd.  All who are fortunate enough to live here closely guard its quiet serenity. 

Within this very special valley is a sublime area known as Happy Canyon…..home to 100 acre or more ranch and vineyard estates owned by a select few who were adept enough to discover this area of incredible beauty.

Address: Figueroa Farms, 1883 Fletcher Way, Santa Ynez Valley, CA 93460

Price: $12,250,000

For more information please contact Carey Kendall at (805) 688-1620 or carey@clkre.com

Carey Kendall is the exclusive agent representing the Santa Ynez Valley, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch and Mason & Poet

Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch and Mason & Poet

Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch and Mason & Poet

Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch and Mason & Poet

Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch and Mason & Poet

Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch and Mason & Poet

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100-acre luxury ranch retreat set along the Santa Ynez River.

Peaceful, Serene, and Private.  A special property providing refuge from crowded cities and over-scheduled lives.

Rancho Rio Robles is a 103-acre luxury ranch located along a meandering river in California’s beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, home to internationally acclaimed wineries, vineyards, and equestrian ranches. The 16-room, 6 bath main residence is large enough to contain all the amenities you expect from a luxury property but lives cozy, with sun-filled rooms and extensive verandas, surrounded by colorful gardens, mature landscaping, and stunning panoramas of the surrounding mountains and hills. It is truly one of the most beautiful settings in California.

 The Ranch property offers great utility with its flat and highly useable acreage and outstanding water resources. While providing great privacy and serenity - a true retreat, Rancho Rio Robles is only minutes to the Valley’s shopping, fine dining, and first-class medical facilities, a commuter’s distance to Santa Barbara, and two-hour drive to Los Angeles.

The 8,000+ square foot main residence was designed by well-known Santa Barbara architect Tom Meany, who, with the owners, created a spectacular “Farmhouse”.  The design is a sophisticated interpretation of the Australian Queenslander style, embodying elements of American Craftsman and Sea Island Plantation, which together proffer a perfect blend of country and sophistication, luxury amenities, and modern technology. The residence features four bedrooms, three of which are ensuite, and gracious living areas which include a great room, country kitchen and morning room, formal dining room, library, a luxurious 12 seat theater, 1,000 bottle wine cellar, craft room, extensive covered verandas, two private offices, two laundry rooms, and a three-car garage. 

The ranch’s other facilities include a 3,500 square foot additional residence, a ranch manager’s house, shop, barn, a boutique vineyard, and almost 65 acres of green fields of orchard grass and oats, and two fenced and irrigated horse pastures with turnout facilities. Water is supplied by three highly productive wells, with the agricultural well producing over 1,000 gallons of water per minute, sufficient for almost any endeavor.

Rancho Rio Robles offers an extraordinary refuge from the crowds and the hustle and bustle. It is a unique property combining privacy, charm, brilliant design, skilled craftsmanship, luxury, all amid truly beautiful surroundings.

Address: Rancho Rio Robles, 4500 Via Rancheros, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

Price: $9,900,000

For more information please contact Carey Kendall at (805) 688-1620 or carey@clkre.com

Carey Kendall is the exclusive agent representing the Santa Ynez Valley, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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"Living the viticulture dream" is steeped in the sipping of vino, eyeing some vast vineyard vistas and feeling the daily verve while owning a piece of wine country. And any one of the following revered wine estates crush it in this dream department; that is, exponentially surpassing standards set by the most sophisticated of oenophiles.

Certainly, the time is now ripe to pop the cork and pour that vintner's reserve into your long stem wine glass, and take a long, leisurely look at these legendary vineyard estates.

Village of Gudo, Switzerland

The village of Gudo is the perfect location for this villa to sit in its elevated position overlooking the surrounding woods and vineyards. This state-of-the-art home boasts the ideal living space for the consummate apéro (an evening ritual that combines drinks, food and friends), and provides the perfect venue for unparalleled wines to flourish. There's nothing neutral about living in this Swiss paradise.

In this villa, with the most spacious living areas, the magnificent views celebrate the luscious verdant surroundings, all of which eventually lead to the shores of Lake Maggiore.

Panoramic views, cathedral ceilings and floor-to-ceiling window walls collectively work to create the ideal Swiss bedroom.

To live here is to experience Switzerland at its best, boldest and most beautiful. Year round.

Tuscany, Italy

Not surprisingly, Tuscany ranks quite high on that list of Best Places To Live, wine connoisseur or not. Each home has its own character accompanied by lands that yield the most spectacular wines. Every element of this tranquil Italian countryside serves to culminate into creating that perfect sip.

In the heart of this Italian countryside overlooking the Chianti Classico Hills, lies this historic and luxurious estate. Could it get any more Tuscan chic? Perhaps. This luxury home also boasts three swimming pools surrounded by sweeping terraces, superbly situated to overlook the majestic views of the colorful gardens, forestry and Chianti hills.

The magnificent estate also boasts more than 20,000 square feet of living space surrounded by approximately twelve acres of land. The estate clearly has that quintessential Italian vibe: the beauty of the Tuscan countryside characterized by manicured grounds adorned with formal flowered gardens, olive groves, vineyards and a private forest.

Majestic cypresses lead the way to the main entrance of this classically inspired estate that is graced with marble fountains and sculptures, and fifty shades of green that will leave you breathless.

Santa Ynez, California, USA

It’s so easy to get into the Santa-Ynez-state-of-mind: warm weather, stunning views and sophisticated viticulture and refined culinary arts. The luscious green hills and valleys will lure you here to live out  your life of luxury. A perennially popular warm season makes for the most incredible recreational paradise year round.

It’s effortless to live on this estate with a series of private pavilions, terraces and courtyards that are embraced by unparalleled panoramic views of rolling grasslands and undulating vineyards. And which is also seated in one of the most sought-after locations in the world.

Add in some green  hills and a canopy tree with the most incredulous mountain vista and you’re surely in California wine country. And here to stay.

Mendoza, Argentina

The geographical location, soil and climate make this property, dubbed The Spirit of Wine, one of most recognized places to grow the best quality Argentinian grapes.

The overarching plane-trees along the rural roadway lead the way to experience firsthand the luxurious life on this vineyard estate that fosters the magic behind that most stupendous bottle of wine, that most sumptuous grape.

Follow this road lined with the most robust red vines and enter one of the finest wine estates in the world.

Any one of these luxury wine estates will allow you to bask in the subtle aromas of blooming grape clusters; you know, the sweetest of ephemeral aromas, not cloying or overly saturated in any way. Will allow you to drink your bottle of Chianti or Malbec on your massive stone patio, watch the gentle sway of grape-bearing vines sprawled out in the most magnificent of grooves, as far as your eyes can see. Will allow you to enjoy the good life, as toasted by oenophiles from around the world.

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