This is the best of the best. I've always had the best time at the events here. I have met amazing…read morepeople and listen to all the local bands. Great wine. Amazing owners Smallish venue with local vibes. We absolutely love this place

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 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!

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 were members of this winery until last weekend. We came to the winery to pick up our quarterly…read moreshipment and they were very busy. We asked if we could do a tasting and the greeter rudely said there was no place for us to slip in. No problem we said - we asked - can we open a bottle of our shipment and simply drink it and enjoy one of your beautiful outdoor green areas? Again, she said no, there was no place for us to be and we had to take our shipment and leave. The last straw was communicating our grievance to the winery directly and the wine club manager responded "we accept your wine club resignation - we were just too busy". I didn't know wineries in Aptos / Watsonville area were so incredibly profitable that they were willing to lose wine club members at the drop of the hat. Never again will I go to this winery. Highly recommend finding another place.

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.

Alfaro's wine was better then their neighboring vineyards, however this area grows mostly Pinot…read moreNoir grapes, which isn't my forte. Alfaro is better suited for tasting on a warmer day, as their tables are located outside. They do encourage you to bring a outside snacks for the tastings, as they currently don't offer any food items. Make sure to make reservations in advance.

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.

Storrs Winery is the best example of the Santa Cruz Mountain appellation. The winetasting…read moreexperience at the Vineyard is a little non-traditional with all your choices served in small flasks up front. The wine tasting experience in the urban setting in Santa Cruz is more interactive. I've been a wine club member for many years, and I'm always very excited to pick up my shipment. I love the Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay, and the Old Vines Zin and it's no wonder they have so many awards hanging up on the wall, their wine is divine.

**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.

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

Great atmosphere! Wonderful and knowledgeable staff make the experience great! Amazing wines by…read morethe glass or bottle.

Specialized Aviation has been nothing less than an outstanding experience. The training here has…read moreexceeded my expectations, thanks to the quality of the instructors, the supportive atmosphere, and the overall standard they strive for. The facility itself and the people you will meet truly encompasses the spirit of aviation, creating an environment where both passion and professionalism thrive. Thank you Specialized Aviation Helicopters, would highly recommend checking it out.

Amazing experience! Our pilot, Bill, is the best guide you could ever have-- very professional,…read moreknowledgeable of the area, attentive, clearly an expert of his trade yet very accommodating to his passengers. The tour was breathtakingly beautiful with the view of the coast, the city and the mountains. My boyfriend and I explored Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Monterey, Carmel by the Sea, the 17-mile Drive at Pacific Grove and saw all the wonderful sceneries and tourist spots of California's Central Coast. Our 60-minute aerial tour at Specialized Aviation wrapped-up our trip for us, the superb perspective from the skies being the highlight of our trip.

The location is lovely. The wine is very good and unique. I definitely recommend visiting Ferrari!…read moreWe joined their wine club and look forward to more visits and more delicious wine!

Ferrari Ranch Winery in Corralitos, CA: family-run, great views, serene ambience. Elegant wines.read more