A historic, turnkey Central California winery, originally established in 1900, is now ripe for the picking.
The property was first listed in early 2025, and after an almost $2 million price cut, it’s on the market for $6,995,000.
The 577.65-acre legacy ranch estate has been used for a variety of idyllic purposes, including for boutique wine production, a luxe family retreat and even an events center for weddings. It has also been used as a working livestock ranch, with cattle, horses, chicken, sheep, and pigs.
While currently in the dormant stage, syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, zinfandel, and Pinot Noir grapes are still growing on the ranch, located just off Highway 58 in Creston, an area that triangulates with Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, in the heart of Central California’s famed wine country.
One of the property’s main attractions is that it comes with everything in proper working order and includes all that’s needed to live the luxury vineyard life.
There are upward of 22 acres of producing vineyards, a well-maintained production infrastructure that includes a 9,700-square-foot winery building, a 10,000-square-foot barrel room, and multiple warehouse facilities and outbuildings—even a presidential winemaking pedigree.
The property is internationally recognized for producing wines served at the White House during President George H. W. Bush‘s first inauguration.
But that’s not its only fascinating claim to celebrity fame. In 1982, the Creston Manor winery was founded on the property by partners Larry and Stephanie Rosenbloom and Christina Crawford and her husband, David Koontz.
You may recognize Crawford’s name as the famed daughter of Joan Crawford and author of the tell-all book “Mommy Dearest,” that was later adapted into a hit film starring Faye Dunaway.
By 1986, Crawford and Koonz began to withdraw their involvement in the winery, and investors were sought to take over their share of the business. Among them was Alex Trebek of “Jeopardy” fame, who was a respected wine collector.
The family who holds the storied property today has owned it for more than 25 years.
“Honestly, the land is the star,” says co-listing agent Mike Goldfarb of Coldwell Banker Realty, whose parents, Barry and Donna Goldfarb, are the current owners. He shares the listing with Lindsey Harn, of Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno.
“The rolling hills, the three lakes, the sunsets. There are gazebos scattered throughout, so you can hike or drive out, open a bottle of wine, and just sit with it. It’s peaceful and pretty magical,” says Goldfarb.
“What’s really special is how many different ways you can use the property. There’s real
potential to generate income through wine, ranching, or farming; but it also works incredibly
well as a family compound or retreat. With multiple houses, you can easily host 25 or 30 people comfortably. It genuinely feels like an adult summer camp.”
The properties farming or ranching possibilities are enhanced by the fact that it has its own water system, which includes two productive wells, six 6,000-gallon storage tanks, and four 2,500-gallon holding tanks that can reliably accommodate all hydration needs for the vineyard and livestock, as well as for hospitality and privacy uses.
The property’s scenic lakes are currently full from recent rains.
On the Goldfarbs’ watch, residential and hospitality accommodations have been expanded to total 11 bedrooms and 13 bathrooms across multiple homes and guest accommodations—ideal for private use, staff housing, or a commercial retreat use.
Residences include the main house with three bedrooms and three baths; the Grey House with two bedrooms and two baths; the Yellow House, also with two bedrooms and two baths; the Original Yellow House with three bedrooms and two baths; and the Green House with three bedrooms and three baths, according to the listing.
In addition, there’s a private honeymoon suite with one bedroom and one bath, a 926-square-foot game and entertainment room with a bath and a patio with a pizza oven; and additional hosting spaces, including a huge historic barn, once used for weddings, charity functions, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo events.
Finned and four-footed creatures are equally well accommodated, as the property includes fully fenced pastures and livestock pens and and sheds for livestock, as well as rolling terrain, lakes, and open spaces for aquatic and wildlife.
Currently there are cows, horses, chickens, goats, and a hog which can all be negotiated as part of the sale. An inestimable amount of wildlife is obviously included in the price.
“This has been in my family for over 25 years, and it’s been a really meaningful place for us,” says Goldfarb. “It’s where we gathered as a family, celebrated milestones, and spent time together in a way that’s hard to replicate anywhere else. It was also something my parents poured a lot of energy into as a business and a passion project.”
Goldfarb says that his parents’ primary home is in Los Angeles, and they don’t get up to the winery as often as they used too.
“Selling it is bittersweet, but it feels like the right moment. It’s a property that deserves to be
fully enjoyed and activated, and there’s something really exciting about the idea of a new
owner coming in and creating their own memories and legacy there, the same way we did,” he says.
Co-listing agent Harn agrees that it is an incredible retreat in wine country.
“Whether you have an interest in making wine, or simply want an incredible getaway to host friends and family on your own dude ranch—from riding, fishing, shooting, riding ATVs, hosting events, or generating vacation rental income, this property has endless possibilities and an amazing history,” she says.
