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Sunlit Oaks Winery

United States - California - Panoramic View that stretches from San Martin to San Juan Bautista
7602 Sunlit Oaks Ct., Gilroy , 95020
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Sunlit Oaks Winery

  • United States
  • California
  • Panoramic View that stretches from San Martin to San Juan Bautista
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  • OUR WINES (7)
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About us

Gently Rolling, oak-studded hills are the perfect backdrop for John & Rita Grogan's newly established winery & tasting room.




Open Weekends | Tasting Room Hours 12-5pm Saturday & Sunday

June 4-5th

June 18-19th



June 18th, 12pm – 5pm | Bring Dad in to enjoy a Glass of Wine! 

History

A former Silicon Valley engineer, John has always had a passion for winemaking that came to fruition when he opened Sunlit Oaks Winery in April 2013. He & his wife Rita have transformed their family ranch into a winery, tasting room, & vineyard, producing a variety of remarkable wines that will appeal to anyone. 

At The Winery

Sunlit Oaks' goal is to make wine that you, our future friends, will love. So come on out, sip our wide variety of red & white wines, & enjoy the panoramic view that stretches from San Martin to San Juan Bautista. Picnic lunches are encouraged! 


The best way to get the full Sunlit Oaks experience is to join our Wine Club.

Membership is free and with it you will receive several great member-only perks!


  • Complimentary tastings for you and up to 3 guests at the winery.
  • Invites to exclusive wine club events, such as:

Barrel Tastings

Enjoying unreleased wines and Wine Club-only vintages

  • Discounts

Every day for members: 15%

Quarterly pickup: 20%

Case Discount: 30%

  • Quarterly Pickups / Shipments (January, April, July, October)

No obligation to pick up. (If you don't want anything, you don't have to buy anything!)

Any wine you want, any number of bottles, 20% off!

Simply pick it up at our tasting room

Or we can ship it directly to you (shipping charges will apply and must be 21 years of age to receive delivery)

If you’d like to take advantage of these perks, simply complete the member application form at our tasting room and we'll give you 20% off for joining. After that, we'll let you know when your next quarterly pickup is. 


Opening Hours

Saturday 12-5pm
Sunday 12-5pm
Particular days 1st & 3rd Weekends

Press & Awards

2012 Sangiovese (Santa Clara Valley) Gold Medal Winner from Consumer Wine Awards 2014!


2012 Rita's Red Reserve Bronze at the Chronicle wine awards 2016!

Our Wines

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  • Sunlit Oaks Winery wine
  • 2012 MOSCATO
  • (California)
  • $22 NON-MEMBERS / $19 MEMBERS.

Winemaker Comments

A delicate, ever so slightly sweet wine with hints of rose petals and lychee fruit. When served chilled, this wine, which is lighter in style and fruit forward, refreshes your palate and is often served with brunch, dessert or on its own.

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  • 2012 LATE HARVEST ZINFANDEL
  • (Santa Clara Valley)
  • $28 NON-MEMBERS / $24 MEMBERS

Winemaker Comments

This wine has flavors of raspberry, blackberry and cherry. Just a hint of sweetness balances this wine well.

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  • 2012 PETITE SIRAH
  • (Russian River Valley)
  • $30 MEMBERS ONLY

Winemaker Comments

Petite implies small - this wine is anything but! This grape is predominantly planted in California and produces a rich, deep-colored fruity wine with hints of plum and blackberries.

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  • 2012 RITA'S RED RESERVE
  • (Santa Clara Valley)
  • $34 NON-MEMBERS / $30 MEMBERS
  • award

Winemaker Comments

Named after the winemaker’s wife, this is a bold blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Sirah.

Press & Reviews

  • Bronze at the Chronicle Wine Awards
  • Sunlit Oaks Winery wine
  • 2012 SANGIOVESE
  • (Santa Clara Valley)
  • $28 NON-MEMBERS / $24 MEMBERS
  • award

Winemaker Comments

Fresh and fruit forward with notes of strawberry, cherry, plum and vanilla. Our GOLD MEDAL WINNER from Consumer Wine Awards 2014!

Press & Reviews

  • GOLD MEDAL WINNER from Consumer Wine Awards 2014
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  • 2012 MERLOT
  • (Santa Clara Valley)
  • $19 NON-MEMBERS / $16 MEMBERS

Winemaker Comments

This wine was made from two local vineyards to enhance complexity. It displays good varietal character and is ready to enjoy now.

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  • 2012 CHARDONNAY
  • (Central Coast)
  • $22 NON-MEMBERS / $19 MEMBERS

Winemaker Comments

Crisp, light, and un-oaked, this chardonnay was fermented "sur lie" or on the lees. This gave it a toasty, creamy, nutty quality and added complexity.

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