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| Landmark #642 | Alameda County | Visited: July 12, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | One of the last remaining buildings of Leland Stanford’s Warm Springs ranch! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: This winery was founded in 1869 by Leland Stanford—railroad builder, Governor of California, United States Senator, and founder of Stanford University. The vineyard, planted by his brother Josiah Stanford, helped to prove that wines equal to any in the world could be produced in California. The restored buildings and winery are now occupied and operated by Weibel Champagne Vineyards.
OTHER TIDBITS: Leland Stanford was a noteworthy oenophile, having picked up an interest for vintage in France! Pretty sure he could do a better job, he bought up three tracts of land in California, hired a number of French workers, and set to work to produce his own luxurious brands of wine! Unfortunately, he greatly misjudged the summer temperatures inland, and despite his many great accomplishments in life, he died believing himself a failed vintner! |
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: From I-680 take Mission Blvd N 0.5 mi to Stanford Ave Turn E to winery in Mission San Jose District Frémont, CA 94539 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~350mi (564km) — 5.9hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |