I tried the Monster mash Flight: There was only one wine that I liked:…read more- 4/5: Rokurokubi & Inugami old vine blend. Southern Rhone style. Complex and multi-layered, almost like a vermouth. I will be back to try more flights. Bartenders have good banter. You can bring picnic food inside. Grab a chicken pesto sando from Zoccoli's, or a gryro from Arslan, or a falafel wrap from Mosaic. They also sell a few chocolate bonbons from Mutari chocolates.

If you're downtown and want some wine this is the place to go. They have something for everyone…read more Today they had 3 different flights (2 were $15 and 1 was $20). There was a flight of 3 whites, one that had 2 whites and a light red, and a third that had all reds. The wines are from varying vineyards and represent regions from all over California. I had the monster mash wines that were a few different blends. They were bold, earthy, and super tasty! The service was fast, knowledgeable, and let you enjoy the wines without being overly pushy. It was dog friendly inside which was perfect for a chilly November night. They also had some wines in cans to go!

Great landscaping that is hummingbird friendly. No picnics allowed. They have lighter bodied wines…read morewith a heavy acid/citrus note. My favorite wine was the 2022 Cabernet Franc from pleasant valley.

Amazing service and people!!! We came here for my bachelorette and they were so nice and the winery…read moreis BEAUTIFUL!!!! The wine was fantastic and we had an amazing time thanks to the amazing people who run this place! The best part of our trip and I would highly recommend going here!!!

My sister acquainted me with this winery when she stayed overnight here with her friends in an RV…read more The place is conveniently located by hiking trails surrounded by redwoods, and the Wild Roots market. I'd suggest stopping by the market to pick up some food to enjoy at this winery. They have a large patio and seating areas, and there's even a small picnic table for little kids. The place is very rustic and not stuffy at all. We came by on a Thursday, and were the only ones there initially, so we got special attention from the owner John (who refers to himself as the wine shepherd). My husband, who prefers Pinots, got to taste several wines that were not on their tasting menu. John opened new bottles just for him. We sat out on their patio and enjoyed our lunch while John came by every so often to pour the next tasting. We ended up buying 4 bottles, not just because of the special treatment, but their wines are actually good. They also have hard cider, but we didn't try any. By afternoon, the place had filled up. It was a very enjoyable way to spend the afternoon.

Nice place to hang out after hiking- they do make and offer ciders and wine to try and enjoy quiet…read morenature

Most of the wine has a Santa Cruz Mountains flavor profile; I am not so fond of that style. But…read morethree items stand out: - Raspberry mead: sweet and complex. Sparkly backbone. - Sierra foothills port. Very complex. - 2023 old vine Zinfandel from Lodi: very savory.

Really lovely experience at Bargetto Winery. The outdoor area is dog friendly, so we enjoyed our…read morewine on the patio looking over the redwoods with our pup. Great energy, peaceful and serene. Would for sure return!

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!

We specifically drove to Bonny Doon to have a tasting at Beauregard. And we are really glad we did…read more Beauregard has a special memory for us as it was the last place we went before lockdown. That day was also beautiful and we decided to take a long drive on that afternoon to have a wine tasting at Beauregard. Yesterday, we entered the tasting room and it was packed! The winemaker, Ryan, was there and was talking to the guests and pouring wines. It's always nice to see and owner/ winemaker in the tasting room interacting with the guests. It also felt very special because California tortoise shell butterflies were all over the area. No one quite knows why they are here, but they are gracing the area with their presence. And it's beautiful. The wines at Beauregard are better than I remembered them. They were excellent and I highly recommend a stop at this tasting room. I do not think you will be disappointed.

Very nice cozy wine tasting room in Bonny Doon. I had the $25 flight. The wines tend to be acidic /…read morecitrusy / astringent. Here are my rankings: 4.3/5: 2024 syrah grenache in neutral oak. good balance. 4.0: Chardonay oeuf: Very yeasty, citrusy, dry. 3.0: 2021 Zinfandel: From beauregard ranch. Aged in neutral oak. Overall it has a weak body. 2.5: 2023 pinot noir: smoky dry. Flavor is flat. From Coast Grade vineyard. Like a tart cranberry. 2.0: White sparkling pinot. No time on the skin. Super dry. Lightly carbonated. Very tart and lemony.

My review is not about the wine- full disclosure because when I took the 30 minute drive up the…read morewinding road (beautiful drive by the way) it was closed but looked more deserted. I should have taken a picture to post. The worse part than being closed is I was meeting a girlfriend there and we were both very excited to try the wine and catch some hill top sun rays. When we arrived we were confused as there are no signs open or closed but the environment kind of spoke for itself, clearly no upkeep on the grounds, overgrown weeds and not watered potted plants, debris everywhere. Outdoor patio furniture was dirty/dusty it just looked like no one had been there for a few months If this business is not permanently closed please advice. The place was closed June 8th, 2019 at 12:15pm, it would be extremely helpful to update your hours online seeing as to how the drive is not the most convenient for everybody.

We like to explore the wine growing areas around the Bay Area and the Santa Cruz mountains is a…read morefavorite area with many wineries beautifully tucked away in remote areas of the region. We picked up a flyer at one winery and it directed us to Poetic Cellars which is really tucked away on Soquel Road. It is unlikely you stumble across this winery, it is in the middle of nowhere. The winery is new, Katie the wine maker and owner is usually pouring the wine herself, there is usually a food pairing table to enjoy along with some interesting "artsy" stuff. The dogs Goldie and Whitie are on site to greet you and your dog is welcome as well. The vibe is warm and friendly, the wines are so good I joined their wine club.

This is the best idea since screw-tops. No, wait, those are a bad idea. Or are they? Regardless of…read moreyour stance on cork, if you find wine tasting even remotely enjoyable, you will *love* Surf City Vintners. Two steel warehouse buildings turned into hands on wine making and wine tasting spaces. There are SIX wineries on Ingalls Street (AND the Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery!) and three more wineries two blocks away on Swift Street. This is a great way to spend a lushalicious afternoon, drink Santa Cruz mountain wines, meet the wine makers and kick it Westside. And when you get the munchies, Kelly's French Bakery right next door is grubbin. Not To Miss: - Santa Cruz Mountain Winery's Pinots and Portuguese varietals - Sones Cellars' Zin and white blend - Odanata's (aka Dragonfly Cellars) Durif Do yourself a favor - ride yo bike.. but in the name of Randall Grahm stay the hell off Mission Street. Now go imbibe!

Ditto on everything Scott said here PLUS Kelly's Bakery is here and there's a winery around the…read morecorner on Ingalls (MJA Vineyards) near New Leaf Westside (Yum picnic food!) and one across the street (Rexford) another down Swift St.:Bartolo/Equinox Champagne Cellars and Odonata off Mission (Don't miss this place!). See no need to trapse all over the mountains for Santa Cruz Mountain wine....,there's plenty right here!!