Former ‘American Idol’ Producers List Central Coast Winery For $22 Million

The winery listed for $22 million was owned by former "American IDOL" producers.

The Paso Robles property was bought for over $5 million. The investment property was supposed to include the creator of "American Idol" and the host of the show.

"One by one, they all dropped out, leaving us to do what we've done most of our lives, work together."

The stars leveled the small house, planted 130 acres of grapevines and built a villa. Making a sun-drenched Tuscany-inspired retreat with a state-of-the-art winery was no easy feat. The duo's mistakes were captured in a 2008 series.

Wine businesses have a learning curve for newcomers.

Ken thought it would be a good idea to teach the staff how to shoot. Local lessons were taken by us. We looked like characters from a sitcom called "Dad's Army." I think we scared the pigs away without firing a shot.

As a nod to the friends growing up in the area, the property was named Villa San-Michelle.

A vineyard with a similar name came down on us with a cease and desist. We had an idea that the Villa would be Italian and Tuscany style, so we chose Juliette.

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There are two 4,000- square-foot private residences, a swimming pool, panoramic views of the rolling hills, and a winery and tasting room at the estate. Up to 50,000 cases of wine can be produced each year by the VSJ.

He said his private residence is done out in the style of Lauren. To say it is luxurious is an understatement. The views were the reason we purchased it. It's a little raised, and it's pretty.

The Villa San-Juliette was opened as a wedding venue in 2008. A total of 41 weddings will be held this year. The Villa has been a place for famous producers to escape from the fast pace of Hollywood and enjoy time with their families and friends.

"My wife and I come here a lot," he said.

They have turned the business into a success and want to explore more.

About a week and a half ago, I returned from Europe. I think it's great. I choreographed all over Europe, in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. I would like to experience that history again. It's a good time to let go of the villa.

Someone who buys VSJ will have to be very wealthy. The private airport is two miles from the public one. It is convenient for anyone to come and visit because it is so far away. Every year the winery and weddings cover their costs.

The location is the best part of the property. It's easier to farm if you sit above a water table. It can be used to build other residential properties as we have so many weddings. The views in Paso Robles are amazing. Being 10 minutes from the private airport and 15 minutes from the freeway makes it accessible even though we are in Pleasant Valley.

It would be ideal for a Soho House buyer to turn the place into a club.

They met inLiverpool.

I just came back from Australia. My father came from the same place we are currently living. They gave me a test because I didn't know anything about the English curriculum. I was placed in the worst school in the city. The math teacher told me that I could sit next to him. He's called Nigel. We don't speak to him. He talks a lot. I didn't know the Beatles song "I wanna hold your hand". We both got into trouble after I said yes. That was our first meeting. Both of us went into drama. The school that we went to was a professional dance school. Both became choreographers after joining the Young Generation.

They were involved in the creation of "AmericanIDOL" and served as executive producers. "Pop idol" and "America's Got Talent" were produced by the same person.

Rodeo REALTY BEVERLY HILLS has the listing

Villa San-Juliette is the crown jewel of the Central Coast and is well known in the Paso area. Villa San-Juliette took my breath away. When I first arrived, I felt like I was in Italy.