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Though born into a farming family, Gary’s first love was music. So after earning his business degree from Cal Poly, SLO, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a musician. During his time in LA, Gary’s father Ron Burk and Bob Espinola planted their 30 acre Gold Coast Vineyard. That is when Gary’s interest in grape growing and wine took off. He began selling Gold Coast grapes to winemakers from his LA base.
In 1993 on a visit home to Santa Maria, Gary was fortunate enough to share a dinner with Au Bon Climat's Jim Clendenen and Dominique Lafon of Domaine des Comtes Lafon. After that evening, Gary was hooked ... funny what a great glass of Meursault will do! In 1994 he was invited to work harvest at the Au Bon Climat/Qupe facility and was hired full time in 1995. He worked in production and marketing for ABC/Qupe until August of 2002 when he left to devote all of his time and energy to Costa De Oro. He made one barrel each of Gold Coast Vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in 1994 and has increased production of the Costa de Oro label each year to the current level of 4,500 cases annually. He currently produces his wines at the Central Coast Wines Services facility in Santa Maria. | Santa Maria, CA
Phone: 805-928-2727
Website: http://www.costadeorowinery.com
Appellation: Santa Maria Valley
Tasting Room: On April 7th, Gold Coast Farms and Costa De Oro Winery proudly opened The Gold Coast Marketplace. Conveniently located off Hwy 101 at Stowell Road in Santa Maria, The Gold Coast Marketplace is a unique find on the Central Coast. Showcasing Costa De Oro's award winning wines, Gold Coast Farm's fresh produce and a variety of gourmet food items, The GCM is a must stop at the begining or end of your wine tasting adventures in Santa Maria!
Map to Costa De Oro Winery
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Updated on March 12, 2008
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