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Wine Tasting
Tasting room, wine club, and
special events
Providing a warm welcome and
exceptional hospitality at the Mystic
Hills tasting room is a top priority
for the Cox Family. Their home
has a spacious covered patio with
gorgeous views of the vineyard and
surrounding hills. The landscaping
includes several sitting areas and
an outdoor kitchen, and they do
everything they can to make each
experience special.
“We want everyone to feel like
they’re family when they come out
here to visit us and have a truly
unique experience,” Joel says. Adds
Judy, “We want to get to know
people and share our love of family
and wine with them. Everyone
enjoys sitting outdoors and, when
it's cold, we just go inside.”
It’s free to join the Mystic
Hills Wine Club, and member-
ship includes invitations to release
parties, special events, and more;
purchase six bottles twice yearly at
a 20-percent discount to main-
tain membership. Each shipment
contains information about the
wines and special recipes, along
with artwork and personal notes
such as “Happy Fall, God Bless You
All” from grandchildren Savanna
and Emma.
Their annual “Movie Night with
Joel” takes place on the first Satur-
day of August. Tickets are limited,
and reservations are required. In
2026, the Cox Family will be cel-
ebrating the 11th anniversary of the
event, and the evening will include
food, their award-winning wine,
popcorn, candy, games, prizes, and
plenty of stories from Joel about
his films.
Mystic Hills Vineyard is located at
79550 Watkins Lane in San Miguel.
Winetasting appointments are avail-
able by appointment on Thursdays
through Sundays, or by special
arrangement. For appointments and
more information, visit mystichills-
vineyard or call (805) 610-1009.
—Meagan Friberg