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ON tHE COVER | WiNE COuNtRY tHiS WEEK“Visitors are suprisedbecause they discovera wine area that,although – the oldest,is not always the onepeople think about.”–GARY GUGLIELMO, PROPRIETOR22GUGLIELMOOpen 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.Experience the time-honored tradition of true family hospitality.1480 East Main Ave, Morgan Hill, CA 95037(408) 779-2145 | www.guglielmowinery.comgugLiELMO‘From our family to your table’BY LAURA NESSJust minutes from the Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara wineregion still looks and feels much as it did a century ago. Here, thewine tasting experience at the 30-some small wineries is laidback, casual and welcoming: a lot like the weather, which istemperate and Mediterranean, perfect for grapegrowing.Guglielmo Winery, founded in 1925, is the oldest continuallyoperating and family-owned winery in the area. Three brothersoversee the bustling operation, which custom crushes and privatelabels for many clients, as well as for the winery’s own labels.George Guglielmo oversees winemaking operations, while Geneworks with the many retail shops and restaurants that havecarried the wines for decades, and Gary handles the businessoperations as General Manager.Tasting here is relaxed, and the friendly staff pours somethingfor everyone, from old world style blends to top of the line PrivateReserve wines that continue to garner awards from renownedcompetitions and publications. With accolades have comeincreased awareness and foot traffic, and the retail business hasdoubled over the last year.Autumn is the perfect time to relax in the flower-filled piazzaby splashing fountains, enjoying a bottle of award-winningGuglielmo wine as you watch hawks soar over the splendidlycolored vineyards that have witnessed countless weddings here.Sign up for our email newsletter at www.WineCountrythisWeek.com