If you are trying to find a wine tour, look no further!…read more It was easy to book. We signed up for the Grape Escape Wineries Tour. You tell them where you reside and they will find a close pick up spot. Kathi and JR called a few days before as a courtesy reminder and answered any of our questions. They provided a tasty lunch and dessert. Nice and clean van with little snacks. JR was so knowledgeable about the South Bay Area, Los Altos Hills and Cupertino area. Great energy from start to the end. The Grape Escape Winery Tour that we signed up for included three wineries: the Ridge, Vidovich and Picchetti Brothers. It wasn't the best weather, but when it wasn't raining, you can see all of the Bay Area. And as we were traveling in between, JR was just educating us on everything. Grape experience. Grape customer service. Highly recommend!!! Thank you JR and Kathi!!!! Our family had the best time! Oh and JR is a peacock whisperer too lol

My mom and dad who were visiting from India took the tour with John. while they have been on…read moreseveral wine tours before, in their words, this was a completely different and memorable experience that was worth every penny. They had a wonderful time with John who gave them a lot of history and told them what to look for while tasting the different wines, but they were thrilled that everyone at the wineries knew and loved John, and showed them a great time. They continued to speak of the tour for the following two days. I am keen on taking the tour myself in a couple of weeks! Highly recommend !!

We had a great time celebrating our anniversary with a sidecar wine tour. Michael showed us a fun…read moretime, and was an all around good dude to hangout with for a couple of hours. Highly recommended for a unique experience along the coast!

Can't go wrong with a scenic tour through Apple and olive orchards, in addition to Vineyards. We…read morepassed through redwood trees, saw incredible valley views, and the picnic was amazing.

Wow, what a beautiful property! I saw on Eventbrite for a tomato jam canning workshop and thought,…read morewhy not try something new and different! This completely blew our expectations, it was so much better than what we had imagined! The setting up in the hills of Ben Lomond is mesmerizing. The home is set up perfectly and it's very comfortable and relaxing. Nothing is pretentious in anyway, just friendly and organized in every way. The light lunch that was provided for this event was delicious sandwiches and a gazpacho that was fresh and executed just right. The homemade ice cream with the cacao bits, completed the meal and you left full! The canning workshop was fun and extremely educational! We learned so much. Hands down a wonderful little experience! The wines are ALL good, the Pinot is exceptional but the rose and Sauvignon Blanc was a real surprise! We ended up buying a case! Trust me, you'll want to buy something! Cannot wait to come back!

We had an exceptional experience at Roberts Ranch today. Sarah, one of the owners made an amazingly…read moretasty 4 course french style lunch paired with their wines. The food and the hospitality were exceptional. I also loved the estate pinot they served. We will be back.

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.

I've been trying to get my hands on some great McHenry Pinot Noir for months now and K&L has been…read moreout of stock since my last visit in October. Fortunately the Santa Cruz mountain wineries open with Passport season, but only 4x per year. I wasn't going to miss this opportunity to get my hands on a few bottles of the good stuff. My girlfriend and I made a day trip of it with a stop in Half Moon Bay along the way. The roads are a bit windy and the recent storms left quite a bit of debris in its wake, but it turned out to be an amazing drive to the Santa Cruz mountains along Highway 1. When we arrived, we were greeted by the McHenry family proprietors and offered a tasting of some lovely vintages including the 2012 and 2013 Estate and Swan Clones, and the 2009 Estate (the smokiness which reminded me of bacon). They were even kind enough to open a bottle of 1996 Massaro which was described to me as having a "barnyard" odor. Upon first sip, the barnyard really kicks you in the face, but after letting it breathe a bit, it definitely started to grow on me. I ultimately left with a bottle each of the 2012 and 2013 Swan Clones that I think will be really great with the steak I'm making next week, but I was really impressed with the Pinot selection and the hospitality of the hosts. I highly recommend taking a trip out to visit McHenry Vineyard during the next Passport opportunity!

Fabulous! We came here not knowing what to expect and we found a charming wine maker and some…read moreinteresting wines. We tried 2002 Pinot Noir which was musty but still fruity, 2004 Pinot Noir Swan Clone was musty, 2004 Pinot Noir was light and yummy, 1996 Pinot Noir Carneros was a little more sparkly and a little musty, 2001 Scotts Valley was sparkly and light, and 1999 Pinot Noir Carneros was fizzy, balanced, fruity, with a little tannin. We loved everything about McHenry!

We loved everything about this tour…read more Our guide, Sammy, was funny, personable, charming, and well connected with the Carmel food and wine scene. He arrived a little early to our hotel, always a good sign. As we headed to Carmel, Sammy gave us a quick history of Monterey and Carmel that was filled with little tidbits that we didn't know despite coming to the area for decades. Our tour consisted of three restaurants for small plates paired with wine and three tasting rooms for short flights. Everything was amazing. The tour never felt rushed, even though I was trying before the tour to figure out how Sammy was going to fit everything in. This was the first time we'd done a tour like this and it definitely won't be the last. We look forward to touring with Sammy again.

Great from start to finish - responsive, very customer oriented and a wonderful day for all. Thank…read moreyou Sammy and your team - and we'll do e for coping with the terrible weather

Excellent wine Excellent service…read moreExcellent view of the ocean The Shark Fin and Lost weekend were our favorites, we got a bottle of each. The dude serving us was super friendly and informative, and also super well mannered. The only con I could think of is the high tables being uneven, but that's only an issue if they're all connected, otherwise it's whatever. Will definitely be stopping by again of we're on the 1.

Located in the small town of Davenport is an beautiful tasting room with lovely wines…read more My family and I had a mini getaway recently and this place was near our rental. Naturally, it was during COVID times so of course, masks are to be worn and food was to be consumed. Not to worry, they had some goat cheese and olives on the menu, so we opted for that. I decided against tasting, but went for a glass instead. I had a glass of the Sauvignon Blanc, lovely and the perfect remedy to a very warm October afternoon. My sister decided to taste as did my husband. My sisters partner also went with a glass. Our tasting room pourer (Matt? Man...I forget lol) was extremely pleasant and personable. Like, dude, I forgot your name but you were pretty chill. I totally forgot to come back for a bottle, which I kind of regret. Overall, a great place to visit if you're in town (or nearby in Santa Cruz!).

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

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.