Saddlerock Ranch and Mailbu Family Winery

Facilities: Corral, Storage Building, Fencing, Farmhouse and Stable. Features 1 Lane paved roads near a lake. The Vineyards at Saddlerock Ranch: Perfectly positioned at the crest of the Santa Monica Mountains, the vineyards are quite unique: The rocky terrain and steep south facing slopes provide the perfect environment for growing premium wine grapes. Planting started in 1997 with 14 acres of Cabernet and Merlot. Today the hillside vineyards consist of approximately 61,000 vines on 61 acres with eight varietals and are well on the way to reaching a goal of 100 acres. Varietals planted are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Mouvedre, Grenache, Viognier and Malbec. Saddlerock Ranch is one of the most beautiful outdoor locations in all of Southern California: Rolling hills lined with vineyards, acres of manicured lawns, ancient oaks, rose gardens and ribbons of white fences create the perfect backdrop for special events. The Ranch also features a tennis court, pool and cabana and has been the location of numerous events including intimate dinners, celebrity weddings and corporate events. The fascinating history of the property dates back some 300 years when the vast expanse of land surrounding the Santa Monica Mountains was part of the original Spanish Land Grant. The 200,000 acre site was a perfect spot for raising sheep and cattle. Up until the 1930’s the area was known as El Malibu. Local caves are still covered with pictographs painted by the Chumash Indians which date back to the Portola Expedition of 1769. Today, Ron and Lisa Semler live at Saddlerock Ranch with their 9 children, as they have for the past 28 years.