Our life on the ranch began over twenty years ago.  Fed up with hectic lives in the LA entertainment industry, Lea and I  yearned for something more tangible…something real…something tranquil.  So when my dad invited us to join him on the family ranch in Santa Ynez, we didn’t think twice.

Our first challenge was to transform the old horse stable into a home for Lea, our daughter Lauren, and me.  It was a steep learning curve, but just like Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor on the old TV sitcom, Green Acres, we stuck it out.  The end result speaks for itself.  It’s a beautifully rustic, yet elegant space where we live and entertain.

Not long after that, I planted a few grape vines to make homemade wine.  Before we knew it, we had over 3000 vines and a whole lot of wine.  In 2018 with the encouragement of my family and friends, I took the leap and began producing and selling my artisanal wines.

Lea also began planting, but she planted flowers and herbs in order to achieve her dream of making organically produced beauty and health products.  Today she has a wonderful line of products that rejuvenates both the body and spirit.

Today we’re enjoying the fruits of our labor and the simplicity of life on the ranch.  We hope you’ll find some time to visit us here at the Sandoval Ranch and Vineyard and share in la vita dolce.