They are open for tasting Saturday noon-5. Their online system seems to book up even if they are…read moreempty. If you can't reserve a spot online, just show up. I've done wine tasting at a bunch of places in Santa Cruz, and Alfaro has maybe the most comfortable chairs, and the best view. The wines are very light bodied, with some yeast and oak. They don't really appeal to me. But it was fun doing the tasting.

We stopped at Alfaro Vineyards for a wine tasting on a Saturday afternoon. The vineyard setting was…read moreabsolutely beautiful and The tasting room was lovely. It had a large patio space which was nice because it was a beautiful day outside. There were many full tables when we arrived but they were able to seat us without a reservation, which was really nice of them. We tasted all of their wines which are made from estate grown grapes. We had a very knowledgeable server and we enjoyed our time there! We would return to alfaro to sit in the beautiful surroundings and enjoy a peaceful afternoon.

They have wine tasting Saturday noon-5. You can bring food to the patio…read more All wines are estate grown. For their sparkling wine, they use champagne vintner in Sonoma: Dan Person. He uses hand-riddling for the champagne style. Two wines stood out to me: 5/5: 2021 Sparkling brut. It has a yesty, bitter oak note. Very sparkly. 4/5: 2023 Fiamma white pinot noir: Herbaceus and grassy.

Visited Lester Wine for the first time and tried Flight #3 -- absolutely delicious! They're only…read moreopen Saturdays from 12-5, but totally worth the visit. Eduardo was so helpful and welcoming. Can't wait to come

Wine tasting on a beautiful afternoon. We drove out to Windy Oaks in the hills above Corralitos and…read morecould not have been more pleased with what we found! What a lovely, lovely spot! The tasting area was nestled up against the vineyard and the tables were shaded by umbrellas. The area was graced with a few barn cats, too! We opted for a standard and a premium tasting so we could taste all the wines on offer. Most were typical Santa Cruz mountain type varietals, so familiar flavors. When we finished the tasting, they offered to take us to the top of the vineyard and show us the views and vines. What a treat!! We will absolutely come back here and tell others that it is worth a trip to Windy Oaks.

The patio tasting area is OK; about on par with other places like Nicholson etc. You can bring food…read morefor a picnic while tasting. But the draw here is that you can walk into the vineyard, up to the top of the ridge, and get a superb view, and picnic on the tables. My favorite wine from the standard tasting was the Night Owl GSM (Granache / Syrah / Mourvedre). They are part of the Santa Cruz Wine Passport locations.

They are open for wine tasting Friday-Sunday 11-5…read more Marguerite is the very engaging owner. They make refreshing, light-bodied wines that are great for summer sipping on the patio. You can bring in picnic food onto the patio. They also have a snack cart. It's a very pleasant way to spend a summer day.

Nicholson's is the winery you didn't know you needed! It has all the Fs too: Fun, Fab (people),…read moreand a Feel-good vibe. (Okay I stretched it with my "F" motto but it sounded good for a quick minute!) They have a little cart where you can help yourself to food that would accompany the wine, like cheese, local salami, and crackers. I've tried a couple of their flights, and rarely am I able to say this about a winery, but... The wines are all delicious! The service is top-notch. And the property is just beautiful! It's at the end of a gorgeous dirt road that's lined with trees and vineyards. We even had to stop for a mama and baby deer to cross! We felt like we were in a different country! It was so pretty there. Nicholson has events here over the Summer, too!

Wonderful family owned winery! A local favourite, not only got their delicious wine but got…read moreequally tasty olive oil!! Joe and Pam are gracious hosts during tastings. Sit outside surrounded by olive trees and gorgeous foliage. My husband and I both highly recommend!

I visited La Vida Bella for the first time this past weekend for a tasting…read more The owners are incredibly knowledgable, kind, welcoming, fun & humble. There is a great vibe they have created, which makes you want to linger all day enjoying the atmosphere & fellow 'wine tasters' Left with 1/2 dozen bottles of their wine to share with friends, because it's just too tasty not to share.

Ooh it was my first time at El Vaquero Winery, and I loved it! The wine was delicious, the people…read morewere inviting, and the band was great! The venue is pretty large so it hosted a lot of people, which fit the evening band event well because there was a great turnout! There was a food truck just outside so you could bring food in, and we saw many tables with Tupperware so they must allow outside food as well (it may be just for events, so I'd call to confirm). The only reason I had to knock one star off is because of the ambiance. There are many wineries in the area, and El Vaquero is wonderful... it is just a more casual casual, basic setting. The things that count (wine and people) are fantastic though!

We've attended many music events here, including Saturday's AC/DC band. The wine is good and there…read moreis always a good food truck outside. There are heat lamps inside or outside depending on the location of the concert. The sound system is good and the wine is great! Ee usually buy a bottle or two. We always have a great time dancing to the music! Everyone serving is friendly and laid back and great service!

We've been coming to Anatum now for a few years as members. At one point we were doing the down…read moresizing of too many wine clubs and there was no way Anatum would be cut. Aside from the wine itself which, we are primarily Pinot noir enthusiasts that are fabulous here. There is still a great spread of varietals available. The Rose of Pinotage is amazing. Great small family run place. On a given weekend you'll likely meet the whole family. And they talk to you as family and share their life with you unlike reading a script of wine descriptions. Easy to find location with a few sandwich boards out to help make it obvious if you don't know how to use your nav system.

This is the cutest little winery in corralitos CA. It is so peaceful and beautiful…read more You taste the wines Chris has created on the outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards. Chris or Erin (the owners) will create you with the warmest welcome and bring the tastings to you. Both Erin and Chris are so very friendly and personable. The wines vary from a Sauvignon Blanc to the Cabernet Sauvignon. I got to enjoy these as well as the rosé, Tempranillo, the Briggs Pinot. Chris even brought out a new creation his Red table blend. I was so glad he did! It was also fantastic. Between my mother, who is a member and I we walked away with over 6 bottles! Please go visit and enjoy not only the amazing wines but also with view and peaceful setting! Maybe become a member!!! I know I would if I was able to be closer!

They have a tasting room at the Old Sash Mill, but I went to a tasting at the estate in Aptos,…read morewhich is open Fri-Su noon-5. It's very pleasant to sip wine on the patio. They also have a bocce ball court. Two wines stood out: 5/5: The 2024 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay; it's rubust, sparkly, with tropical notes. 4/5: The 2024 Monterey Sauvignon blanc: Fruity instead of grassy.

**Overall 3.5 stars**…read more The wine tasted excellent! In fact, all the flavors were complex and delicious that my friends joined their wine club! The winery is situated on a hill. The road to get up the hill is very narrow that we almost missed it bec it looked like a driveway. Once we got past the trees to an opening, it was like orchestral music started playing when we saw the gorgeous Storrs building! The cement structure was so sleek and modern, yet it was in the middle of this farmhouse kind of area... it was a little shocking, in a good way. I feel bad taking off stars because I actually loved the wine at Storrs, but for the cost of the wine tasting per person, I was astonished at how TINY the pours were. We are talking the tiniest sip. You don't even have enough to swish it in your mouth to get a good sense of the wine on your palette. We thought we were being "punked", except every pour was this miniscule. There is also a strict no outside food policy here, yet they don't sell food. This is a big downside for me because I find drinking wine a great opportunity to sit back and relax with friends, and that includes munching on some food! Counter space was very cramped in the tasting room, and no one greeted us or acknowledged that we entered the building even. We just walked around for awhile until we found a tiny corner to insert ourselves. The set up isn't ideal for when there are multiple groups inside. There are tables in an outdoor patio and one long table indoors, but with the tasting pours being half a sip, you really don't need to sit down. So this is a big downside for me. The wine is delicious, so I think it's worth tasting and buying some wine here. My tip is to go on an off day so you can get better customer service and maybe get more than a 0.00001 ounce pour. Haha.

The wine tasting experience at integrity is unique because of their wines! The winemaker purchases…read moregrapes from many different AVA's and makes wine. So, tasting there is like a trip through CA wine. It's fun! And the wines really do reflect the terroir. I recommend a stop at Integrity.

Love Integrity Wine! Tried the Sauvignon Blanc at the Scott's Valley Wine and Art festival this…read moresummer and it was so good. So, of course, I looked up the Integrity tasting room and went and tried more Wine. They are delicious . Joined the club, but have yet to be able to attend a pick up party, but look forward to it.

Came to Martin Ranch on a Sunday in September. It was a gorgeous day and there were a number of…read moreother parties there, but it wasn't too crowded. They have a couple different areas to sit and a dedicated tasting bar. The property was absolutely beautiful, surrounded by vineyards and with a small pond. I wished we had explored more, because you can roam around a good portion of it. You can bring your own food, which we did, but they also sell snacks. And they even sell beer for the non-wine drinkers. The tasting menu had 4 wines, though there were plenty of extra open bottles, so we were able to try a few more.

My mom has been a member here for sometime. I truly enjoy coming here to taste and pick up wines…read morebefore heading out. They tend to have case specials and they are such great deals. This time I got the Malbec 1/2 case special, last summer I got the 1/2 Viognier special. The way The Martins make their wine is just perfection! I look forward to my visit here when I get to come to Cali. The ambience is chill country outdoor setting with great vineyard views. They even have a cute pond up top you can walk to. They are great with bringing you your tastings to the tables if they see you are ready for the next wine. Such great service.