Cinnabar Winery Information

Cinnabar was established in 1983 by Tom Mudd (1942-2007). A scientist by trade, Tom received his masters and doctorate degrees from Stanford University, where he was a research engineer at Stanford Research Institute from 1977 to 1982. Inspired by the nuances, challenges, and thrills of the winemaking process, Tom made wine in his backyard under a home label until he founded Cinnabar. Ready for a career change, he planted twenty-two acres of estate vineyards and built a majestic winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Tom's two children, Jack and Karina, grew up exploring the cellars, scaling the catwalks, and eagerly awaiting annual harvests. Cinnabar's estate was sold in 2007 with Tom's passing. Cinnabar then settled into its new home at the thriving Tasting Room in downtown Saratoga, which features an after-hours wine bar with live music on weekends. Today, Jack and Karina are proud to carry on their father's vision for Cinnabar, guided by his philosophy: have fun with serious wine. Together they continue to build on the character and integrity of Cinnabar's past and aspire to lead the family business toward an increasingly vibrant future. Learn more about Cinnabar's name and Medallion.