Cooper-Garrod Vineyards at Garrod Farms.

Perched on 120 acres above Saratoga, this estate has remained in the Garrod family since 1893. The property uniquely pairs viticulture with equestrian life, operating as both a sustainable winery and a working horse ranch. Visitors can book trail rides through the adjacent Fremont Older Open Space Preserve before heading to the tasting room, which is housed in a 1922 "Fruit House" once used for storing dried apricots. The winemaking leans toward an Old World style, focusing on Bordeaux varieties that are aged longer than most California counterparts to achieve a restrained, structured character. Between the monthly winemaker-led tours and the sight of horses grazing near the vines, the atmosphere feels authentically rural despite its proximity to the tech hubs of Silicon Valley.