Business Details
16 Years
experience
Award-Winning Italian Wine Tasting in Thousand Oaks, CA
Sunland Vintage Winery was founded in 2010 by a third-generation winemaker whose family legacy traces back to Giuseppe Giovinazzo, an Italian immigrant who established a wine transportation business in Los Angeles in 1935. Our winery specializes in crafting high-quality Italian varietal wines such as Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, and Dolcetto, alongside proprietary blends like Tre Ragazzi and The Goddess. With over 35 wines and recognition as the most awarded winery in Ventura County, we combine tradition with modern techniques to deliver exceptional wines.Our tasting room in Thousand Oaks, CA, offers a welcoming atmosphere for tastings, private events, and wine club memberships. The familys passion for winemaking, rooted in Italian heritage and enhanced by decades of analytical expertise, drives our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We prioritize direct engagement with guests, offering educational experiences and personalized service to foster a community of wine enthusiasts.
Services
Wine Tasting
Wine Club Membership
Private Events
Bottled Wines
Public Tastings
Wine Education
Event Catering
Wine Pairing
Gift Shop
Online Ordering
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 award-winning Italian varietal wines.
- Our family tradition of winemaking spans three generations.
- We host private events and wine club pick-up parties with live entertainment.
- Our tasting room provides complimentary tastings for wine club members.
- We focus on small-lot, handcrafted wines with unique blends.
What people say
Award-winning wines
Friendly owners
Private events
Wine club benefits
Tasting room ambiance
Services
Wine Tasting
Our tasting room offers curated wine tastings featuring Italian varietals and proprietary blends. Guests experience guided tastings of up to 12 wines, with options for casual visits or educational sessions. The service emphasizes personalized interaction with knowledgeable staff.
Wine Club Membership
The Turf Club provides exclusive benefits including a 20% discount, complimentary tastings for four guests, and access to limited-release wines. Members receive quarterly shipments and invitations to private events with live entertainment and food trucks.
Private Events
Debbys specialty is hosting private events in our tasting room, including weddings, corporate seminars, and birthdays. The space accommodates up to 50 guests with customizable wine pairings, catering options, and themed decorations.
Bottled Wines
We produce over 35 small-lot wines, including Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, and unique blends like Tre Ragazzi. Each bottle reflects our commitment to quality, with awards such as Double-Gold from the American Wine Society and recognition as Ventura Countys top winery.
Public Tastings
Weekly public tastings allow guests to sample featured wines by the glass or bottle. The service includes themed events like Morning Line tastings and seasonal promotions, fostering a community atmosphere with live music and local food vendors.
People
Mike Giovinazzo
Owner & Winemaker
Third-generation winemaker with a background in IT, Mike transitioned to winemaking at 55. He focuses on Italian varietals and blends, combining family tradition with analytical precision to craft award-winning wines.
Debby Giovinazzo
Owner & Event Coordinator
Debby manages private events and customer relations, leveraging her hospitality expertise to create memorable experiences. She ensures the tasting rooms welcoming atmosphere aligns with the winerys family-centric values.
Questions
What wines do you offer?
We produce over 35 Italian varietal wines, including Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Dolcetto, and proprietary blends like Tre Ragazzi and The Goddess.
Are private events available?
Yes, our tasting room hosts private events like weddings, birthdays, and corporate gatherings. Contact Debby for customization and booking.
What are your tasting room hours?
Open Thursdays & Fridays 6PM–9PM, Saturdays 1PM–6PM, and Sundays 1PM–5PM. Closed Monday–Wednesday.
Do you offer wine tastings?
Yes, guided tastings of up to 12 wines are available during operating hours. Complimentary for Turf Club members (up to four guests).
Where are you located?
Our tasting room is at 1321 E Thousand Oaks Blvd. #108, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.
Reviews (5)
Yanesha
Jun 13, 2021
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Great hole in the wall place. Lindsey and Emily were great hosts.
Lindsey had a fun wine tasting set up for us while Emily put a little list of recommendations for some local spots.
Wines were good, The Festa Bocca was great actually :)
Thank you for a fun time
Lindsey had a fun wine tasting set up for us while Emily put a little list of recommendations for some local spots.
Wines were good, The Festa Bocca was great actually :)
Thank you for a fun time
Toni Hahn
Jan 17, 2020
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The owner came and personally came and explained each wine to us. It was a fun and enjoyable experience. Thoroughly enjoyed the wine and the conversation with the owner
Todd H.
Jan 08, 2020
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This is an awfully fun place to enjoy wine. They not only create some amazing wines, but they also invite in some terrific music performers. We just had our semiannual wine pickup tasting and food pairing and it was fabulous.
Hui Wang
Jan 13, 2019
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The owners are awesome and so much knowledgeable in wine and everything. My group love the wine collection, especially the white wines. Last but not least, we had a lot of fun dancing here.
William Robison
Feb 03, 2018
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Debbie and Mike are great people. Love this wines,
Cousins Lobster food truck was delicious. We bought a couple friends to enjoy the evening with, it was a great time.
Cousins Lobster food truck was delicious. We bought a couple friends to enjoy the evening with, it was a great time.
