Tune in to Episode 3 of “Top Chef California” on Bravo to see the ambitious “cheftestants” battle it out at Sanford Winery in a fast-paced Quickfire Challenge right on the edge of the La Rinconada Vineyard, followed by a suspenseful Sudden Death Cook-off to determine who stays -- and who goes.

“The Top Chef” team chose Sanford Winery as a shoot location for its breath-taking views and its exceptional wines. While at the winery, host Padma Lakshmi and guest judge Dana Cowin, executive editor of Food & Wine magazine, admired the scenic surroundings and tasted Sanford’s beautiful wines, as they oversaw the talented cooks and then convened at the covered picnic area before naming a winner – and a loser.

Terlato has had a long relationship with “Top Chef” as the exclusive wine partner, since 2008. Contestants, judges and celebrity guests regularly enjoy a range of Terlato wines on the show, and consumer awareness of Terlato and the wines they see on “Top Chef” has increased 10-fold from “Top Chef” visibility. Keep your eyes open for many other Terlato wines on this season of “Top Chef.”

Open a bottle of your favorite Sanford wine and see what happens!