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!

We had planned on staying the night since that's something your winery offered. Everything seemed…read morefine until we were asked several questions about our dogs, who are super friendly. Then we were asked if we would have them off leash. We said no because we don't feel comfortable doing that for our dogs' safety. The moment we said we would be keeping them on leash, we were told, "No, you can't stay here." Before that, it was okay for us to stay, but apparently only if we agreed to unleash our dogs. You can do what you want with your pets, but we don't deserve to be discriminated against because we choose to keep ours safely on a leash. At this point, I will never support your business again, and I will be sure to share our experience with others. The way we were treated was not okay.

Great place to stop by after hiking at Henry Cowell, Fall Creek, or Loch Lomond. They have picnic…read moretables outside; you can bring picnic gear and buy a bottle. I was most impressed by the port wine $65. They fortify it with spirits from St. Georage. The 2017 Pinot Noir is also very bold, complex, and juicy. The ciders are exceedingly dry. If you want sweeter, go for the pomegranate. On the weekends only, they do slushies; a wine slushy and a cider slushy.

Storrs Winery produces some of my favorite wines. I love the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc! And…read moreon my recent Santa Cruz getaway, I spontaneously dropped in to the downtown SC winery location. What a great experience! It was meant to be and I love when serendipity happens. Cute, small, intimate tasting room. Beautiful art work visible as you enter. Classy! And a sweet welcoming smile from Charmaine who was front and center behind the counter as we entered. Feeling good vibes already. I explained my long time enjoyment of the Storrs wines... being introduced to them when I began my love of Santa Cruz and my many trips there. The area restaurants, of course, carry the Storrs wines. Which is where I first encountered these great tasting wines. We selected a table in the front of the tasting room. A lovely, peaceful setting under trees with autumn red and gold leaves. Perfect! It was a weekday and no one else was tasting. Late September... such a perfect time to visit. Leisurely tasting. Awesome! Charmaine was well informed of everything about the wines and owners. Husband and wife met at UC Davis in the Oenology Department. The rest is history. I tasted the flagship, so- to-speak, Chardonnay and a fabulous Sauvignon Blanc which were so gooood. But also two, soon-to-be-released, reds which were beyond lovely. Tasting note descriptions included of the wines I tasted (photo). Storrs has also opened a much larger venue for tasting a few miles south of Santa Cruz. Outdoorsy! Next trip I will be checking that out for sure! In the meantime, I will be enjoying my wine purchases from this great visit! Thank you, Charmaine, for an unforgettable afternoon. And yes, a couple of bottles of wine left with me!:) Cheers!

We came to Storrs tasting room on a Thursday afternoon about 4:00 p.m. The hostess was alone in the…read moretasting room and was super friendly. She seated us out in the back and it was really cute. She told us about the birds and all the little nature things around that we should enjoy while we were there. This made it a nicer experience, as it was sort of industrial... Not in a bad way... in a old fashioned Urban redevelopment kind of way. It was interesting. She was very knowledgeable about the wine and the owners and how they had built their business and we enjoyed learning all of that. It was a very nice experience and story. We enjoyed the wines that we tasted, and when we left, the tasting room was full. It seems like many people know about this winery and frequent it often. I recommend a stop at Storrs. It's unique!

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.

A Hidden Gem in the Redwoods…read more Charmant Vineyards truly has the whole package: exceptional wine, warm hospitality, breathtaking scenery, and a relaxed atmosphere that keeps us coming back. Open until 7:00 p.m. on Saturdays, it's the perfect place to spend a leisurely afternoon or begin a beautiful evening near the coast. The vineyard feels wonderfully secluded among the redwoods, yet it's still easily accessible from the main roads. The views overlooking the vines are incredible, and every visit brings a little magic--we regularly see wild turkeys, have occasionally spotted deer, and always enjoy the fantastic birdwatching. Guests are welcomed with a complimentary glass of bubbly, which immediately makes the experience feel special. Wine is available by the glass or bottle, and the winery is both pet-friendly and picnic-friendly. You can quietly relax and take in the scenery, or enjoy a wonderful conversation with the friendly South African winemakers and fellow wine-club members. There is a genuine sense of community here. If you prefer to sit indoors, the intimate wine room is equally unique. You can enjoy your wine surrounded by the barrels where it is actually made, creating an authentic winery experience. One of our favorite ways to end the day is to head straight down the hill to Rio Del Mar Beach and watch the sunset. Wonderful wine in the redwoods followed by a sunset at the beach--it doesn't get much better than that. With so many excellent wineries in the area, Charmant Vineyards remains the one we return to again and again. We come for the wine, the people, and the scenery. An unforgettable five-out-of-five experience and an absolute must-visit!

Charmant Vineyards is a hidden gem in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. Beautiful ocean views, amazing…read moresmall-lot wines (the Pinot Noir is a standout), and the friendliest owners you'll ever meet. Boutique, relaxed, and unforgettable -- skip the crowds and savor the coastal vibe here!

Wow! Twelve Stones winery is brand new, and they are going all in on building a winery facility on…read moretheir property. It's an amazing place. It's an amazing story! The owners were so hospitable and warm, that it was impossible not to fall in love with this place as it's so evident that they love it! I hope you will try a tasting at Twelve Stones, and go soon before they become so well known that you can't get a reservation at their brand new winery. I wish them the best of luck and continued success.

This is our new favorite winery! The hospitality that Affie and Karen extend to their patrons is…read morephenomenal-you truly feel welcomed into the Twelve Stones family. Amazing Pinot Noirs, fantastic Chardonnay and an incredible Syrah. Looking forward to our next tasting experience.

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!

This place was spot on for a celebration during the pandemic 2020! The service was impeccable,…read morehosts had a great attitude and the property is beautiful. It made our day. Tables were spread out so proper social distancing while you sip and enjoy. The drive to this place is beautiful (excludes the silly Bay Area traffic even during pandemic, you just have to live with it). Great wines! They allow you to bring in your own picnic/snacks/lunch as long as you clean up after yourself and pick up your trash which you have to take long with you. Not sure if it's a Covid thing but doesn't seem too much of an ask so we were happy to oblige. Definitely will visit again!

This is one of the best places in the SC mountains...unpretentious and very chill.Gerald the owner…read moreis a local legend,a real character.wines are solid and compared to most places,relatively cheap.We were very fortunate to come on a Sunday and be served by the wonderful Charlene..she made everything that much better with her warm and friendly personality....an extremely impressive lady in every way....cute to