Came here on what was unfortunately their last day at this location. The entire property has been…read moresold and is going to be bulldozed, but luckily they are already on the hunt for a new home! I won't touch on the location much since that won't matter going forward, but the tasting room was cute, quaint, and rustic, hoping those vibes transfer over to the new space! I got a tasting and my mom a glass of wine. The tasting consisted of 5 wines when I was in, a white, rosé, and three reds. I enjoyed most of the wines and ended up taking home a bottle of the rosé. If I didn't already have so much at home, I would've gotten some of the other bottles too. Service was very welcoming and friendly, creating a a great environment for tasting.

Very comfortable place to be, I tasted 6 different wines and four of them were my favorites. Place…read moreis nice and super clean, I always keep on aye on the hygiene. They have live music and is supper comfortable. Service is very kind. They have events with a painter to come and paint while we taste wine . Love it I will be coming soon for painting and wine soon this summer

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!

Kissed by an Angel is one of the most solid wineries in the Santa Cruz mountains AVA. They make a…read morelot of different varietals, and all of them are very good to excellent. The tasting room is super unique and often has live music in it, and is open later than other wineries so wine club members can enjoy it. If I lived closer to Kissed by an Angel, I would most likely join it. If you live close by, or you want to make the trek to Scotts valley more regularly, I would consider this a good pick for a winery to join.

Awesome ambience and wine of course. The new owners are as personable as the previous one!read more

- They sell two dessert wines, and they are both my favorite of the wines they sell: a late-harvest…read moreMerlot called "Mane", and their port wine. Most of their wines have a light, acidic, astringent flavor that is typical of the Santa Cruz Mountains; it's not my fav style. - Go on the cave tour. Chris was our guide, and crammed lots of interesting info between sips. - They have a hiking trail! It's great. It takes about 1 hour to hike. It's a little over-grown, but with very sparse foliage.

Cute and cosy vinery tucked away in the Santa Cruz mountains. Went here on a rainy day and enjoyed…read morethe conversation with the wine-tender lady the most. Very good customer service, the staff was very warm and friendly. Wine tasting starts at $25 per flight + tips, and ends with the most magical Moscato. A good spot for a 1-2 stopover when visiting Santa Cruz. There are cave tours on Saturdays, and an option to become a member/ get a wine subscription. The vineyard sits on 8 acres of land, but the whole property is ~100 acres, with a lookout to the ocean, and multiple hikes starting from the property. A private dining experience inside the wine cave is also offered altho I am not sure of the price or value for money.

Ken and his crews are simply amazing and worth every star. Ken's knowledge of organic viticulture…read moreis known world wide and locally known in the Santa Cruz mountains. Listen to his podcasts on his website and learn about his incredible background in organic vineyard management. His extensive knowledge of vine Microbiology is extensive. Trust your vineyards to Ken Swegles and his company Rhizos Viticulture and you'll increase your yield and ultimately taste the difference in your boutique vintage organic wines. You'll absolutely love doing business with Ken.

If you grow grapes or make wine in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, you should know who Ken is. Ken's…read morepassion for and knowledge of wine growing is unparalleled. He will help you with all your grape growing needs, decision making and quality control. He has extensive experience making some of California's best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, which makes him an invaluable consultant if your goal is to make, sell or enjoy the best wine your site can produce.

We drove up to Big basin winery Sunday afternoon. It was an amazing day! There were butterflies all…read moreover! We arrived at the vineyard and were seated outside in a sunny, but cool area. It was lovely. Our server dropped off glasses and a tasting menu and proceeded to talk about the wines and the winery. We were seated about 20 ft from where our wine was grown. Impressive. We enjoyed our tasting at this beautiful winery.

Absolutely superb tasing with Edward on this sunny Sunday. We came in last minute with no…read morereservation and Edward kindly sat us right away. We got complimentary Rose before our reasonably priced wine tasting. Edward was a wonderful host. Down to earth and knowledgeable. The vineyard itself is quaint; the back patio overlooks the vineyards. He even took us for a spin on his motorcycle to tour the vineyards. I can't wait to come back!

OMG - what AMAZING Pinot Noir!! Don't blink or you may miss this winery - they are super small and…read moredon't have a regular tasting room, but on occasion (passport days www.scmwa.com) they open their GEORGEOUS winery to the public for tasting. And get this - the winery is at an estate that used to be Alfred Hitchcock's place! There is a shuttle to the winery when it's open - so be sure to check ahead of time if you're wanting to visit. Make sure you plan in your budget to buy some of their wine. Totally worth it.

We went to Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival. Heart O' The Mountain Winery was one of the wineries…read morepouring today. Usually not a Pinot Noir fan, but I'll try it. And I'm glad that I did. We tried the 2007 release, and it was very tasty. Smooth with full flavor. The owner was there at this event and he was so kind, helpful, and full of insight to his wines. He invited on up as though inviting us to a casual BBQ. Can't wait to go. We do the Passport Event and already had it stamped when they were at Michael's On Main, but he said that they'd stamp it again. There is a shuttle to the winery when it's open - so be sure to check ahead of time if you're wanting to visit.