South County Family Marks a Storied Century of Winemaking

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South County Family Marks a Storied Century of Winemaking

The sun was low in the winter sky, making it difficult to get a clear shot of the front of the ancient ivy-covered rockwall face of the oldest winery in Santa Clara Valley. I could barely make out the words “E. Guglielmo & Son, Bonded Winery No. 3656,” in black lettering against a white background above the ancient doors to the entrance. Those words have graced that edifice for 100 years. Brothers Gene and George Guglielmo, along with their chil…