![]() ![]() He loves animals,” says Ron’s son Shane Semler, who now handles much of the business. The patriarch, Ron Semler, bought the 300-acre property in 1978 after a fire ravaged it and the previous owners decided to sell. The ranch and winery are the ever-changing vision of the Semler family. It’s so peaceful here, it’s hard to imagine Los Angeles is only 45 minutes away. We pass row upon row of grapevines of eight varietals – including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Viognier – in neatly angled rows along the hills. We follow Shane Semler along the winding gravel trails as the sun peaks behind some of the reddish, rugged peaks and rock formations, many of which resemble their names – Turtle, Castle and Saddle. ![]() (Be sure to get a sunset photo of yourself on the giant picture frame that looks out over the mountains.) Vistas of peaks and valleys splay out in every direction. We say bye to Stanley and head out for a fun few hours at the ranch and winery.Īt an elevation of 760 metres, the ranch/winery appears to float amid the oddly shaped rocky outcrops and the mountains in the distance. The wine-tasting and the rest of our hike will have to wait while we ply Stanley with more treats and check out his fellow ranch-mates – a couple of camels, a water buffalo, a yak, llamas, and some brazen and toothy zebras. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
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