I love wine walks. They're like drinking with a mission--way more exciting than just sitting in a…read moretasting room. Instead of casually ordering from one location, you're handed a map, transforming the experience into a wine-themed scavenger hunt. It's like Where's Wino? But rather than simply being served, you might have to chat with someone, where you can either pretend to know things about wine ("Mmm, this one's red!" or "Ah, it has...grape notes") or really take the conversation off-road, diving into deep topics like their grandparents, tattoos, skincare, pets --it helps if your mind is like magnetic poetry-- as I print the email addresses of my co-workers on their mailing lists. (Enjoy the biweekly 10% off tasting coupons, Mr. Green.) Plus, each stop brings a fresh vibe. You're not stuck in one place. Each store is an Easter egg hunt for snacks as you sip among quirky socks, pet sweaters, and art that could double as motel bedspreads. Plus, you get your steps in. And, the event is on a three-hour timer if you want to catch every last drop of chardogrigio (I never rinse my glass), adding a sense of ticking-clock urgency to the fun. Compared to other wine walks, this one had only 12 locations, far less than half of what is offering from Los Gatos (my favorite), Campbell, Saratoga, and Willow Glen, so you may have to put on fake mustaches and hats to make some unsanctioned return stops.

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.

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

Great wine, great atmosphere, great service, thank you Jen, and just all around great place.read more

Service was awesome and the wines were all great! We will definitely be back :) Thank you for the…read moreawesome experience! The dog was a great companion during our tasting.

Thoughtful people making beautiful, honest wines. Come for the Pinot, stay for the Syrah! Also,…read morethis is now a Dave (cellar dog/mascot) appreciation account.

Madson tasting was a lovely experience. We used groupon & it was very reasonable considering a 5…read moreflight tasting plus 2 extra ones. Our host was friendly & gave us a tour & some history. We also got a bottle for our enjoyment.

We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon with our pup. The patio is cute and spacious, and we were…read moregreeted with a splash of Riesling (which was great!). The service was excellent and so was the wine. We would definitely come back here next time we're in town.

We did a tasting at Big basin wine bar in Santa Cruz on Saturday afternoon. It was a very laid back…read moreand chill atmosphere. There were several tables filled and most people were eating food as well as drinking wine. I enjoyed every wine I sampled and because of that, I really want to visit the winery property. I definitely will return here. Great location and the food looked good, too.

MJA Vineyards Wine and Tasting Room....I love you! I always…read morehave a wonderful time when I stop by, and I am always treated like family; Marin's energy and generous Aloha spirit make customers feel welcome. There are all kinds of varietals--seriously, there are so many to try! Plus, it is easy to leave having made new friendships. I also love being part of the wine club and the perks, and I have been a member for about ten years. The wine club member parties and movie nights are a great time. There is a wine for everyone. The Cabernets age very well. I just opened a 2013 Cab this week ("Still Horny" ????) that was awesome.

Ambience is convivial. I sipped by way through a wine tasting. Here are my rankings on a 5 point…read morescale. The 2019 Cab from MJA vineyards (Suave) had the best value: 4.7: 2018 Cab "Penetration". Serene Cellars. Vermouth note. $135. 4.7: 2018 Cab "Too risque". Serene Cellars. Deep and smoky. $135. 4.6: 2019 Cab "Suave". MJA vineyards. $80. 4.6: 2019 Cab "Lei'd". Serene Cellars: $135. 4.5: 2011 Cab "Distraction". Serene Cellars. Almost gone. 4.5: 2017 Cab "Foreplay". Serene Cellars. $135. 4.5: 2020 Pinot Noir "Wink". Davine Cellars. Nice layer of smoke. $48. 4.4: 2020 Cab "Debonair". MJA Vineyards. Concentrated and peppery $85. 4.3: 2018 Malbec "Sneaky". Davine Cellars. $58. 3.0: 2017 Merlot "Elegant". Davine Cellars. Too sour. $58. They also had a pizza popup on Saturday by Italia Fire, a wood-buring pizza popup. I tried the chicken pesto pizza $22, but it was lacking in flavor, and the crust was doughy and undercooked.

You pay $15 and taste wine from 3 wineries. You can start at any winery you want. Some wineries…read morehave only 3 to taste others have a few options to pick from. Which is good if you want to go wine tasting more than once and keep it interesting. My all time favorite were Sinecure Wines which I believe they do small production. I ended up getting 2 bottles. The nice thing about this place is that they have the outdoor sitting, live music and you can buy by the glass. Marina is a chilly town so bring a nice sweater or coat just in case. All in all it was a great experience! I would definitely recommend for a group of friends or maybe a girls night out. It's every Saturday and I've been meaning to stop by for more Sinecure wine, it has such a smooth taste. I don't taste wine the same anymore after having the GSM from Sinecure. The Tempranillo was also very delicious. Oh and there's also a food booth, they sell tri-tip sandwiches, not sure how much they cost or if they were delicious I was busy drinking. (:

This is for Cima Collins's new tasting room in Marina. Suite #6 at the little industrial park in…read moreMarina. The tasting room is relaxed: steel and wood and beautiful art on the walls. When we arrived, the winemaker, Annette Hoff, and her team were just getting some de-stemming what looked to be Pinot Noir grapes and when we were leaving she was cleaning the de-stemmed. This is where the magic happens. The wine was delicious. Jude, our server was a delight. There was optional table seating just outside. No tasting bar. You sit where you want and the tasting room folks ask what you want and bring the bottle(s) to you. Chill. No fuss. Great wine. Love the hours! Open until 7pm Fridays and Saturdays:) We will most definitely be back.

Hidden gem. Mount Eden and Domaine Eden are pretty much sister wineries. You can taste wines from…read moreboth vineyards at both locations (ME is only open weekdays, DE only open weekends) We shared a chardonnay flight $40, pinot noir flight $45, and cabernet flight $65. Each consisted of 3 - 3 oz pours. The 3 flights covered all the wines they had available for tasting. Not a single bad wine and we liked most of them. Prices are on the higher end, but wines are high quality They allow outside food. Have both indoor and outdoor seating. Decent views. Service was excellent. Tasting by appointment only The drive there is no fun, literally on a dirt road hiking path for a mile or 2. Not enough room for 2 way traffic, but luckily we didn't encounter any other cars on the road going there or leaving. Worth checking out

We made reservations for Saturday 3:30pm and it was not busy at all. Only two other tables were…read moretaken outside. It seems like a pretty chill winery. They just opened last year so I guess not many people know about it. But the drive up is rough and winding. The one way dirt road is shared with hikers too. It is sister winery to Mount Eden. Mount Eden is only open weekdays while Domaine Eden is only open weekends. They serve both wineries' wines for tasting. They have 5 tasting flights varying from $30, $40, $45, $60, and $65. 3 wines per flight and they pour a good portion. We got to try 3 different flights to share. Mount Eden Estate , Chardonnay, and Cabernet flight. All the wines were pretty good. Fruit forward and bold. Our favorites were the first Chardonnay , Pinot noir Tanaka project , and Cab from Mount Eden library. I believe it was 3 bottles purchase to waive a tasting fee. Pricey wines. There was only one male staff. He was friendly and made sure we had enough shade when the umbrella shade moved. You can bring outside food. Nice Mountain View.

A tasting room with multiple bubbly flight options?! Yes please!…read more I knew Equinox had bubbles, but didn't know they also had a wine label and made still wines as well. They had 3 bubbly flights and 3 still wine flights to choose from, all of which offered 3 wines for a $20 tasting fee. They also offered a you pick 4 flight for $25. As a bubble lover, I of course had to go with one of the bubble flights. It was a tough decision between the sparkling white and rosé, but I ended up going with the white. Lucky for me, they also let me taste one of the sparkling rosés as well. I liked that they poured all 3 tastes at once so that I was able to compare each wine and ultimately end on my favorite of the pours. I think I typically prefer other methods than méthode champenoise for my bubbly, but it was still fun to try a variety of their offerings. They had a few different seating areas inside as well as some outdoor tables. We opted to sit inside at the bar so that we could chat with them a bit more about the wines. We were helped by Sue and one other tasting associate. Both were super nice, personable, and fun to chat with! Definitely worth the visit if you like sparkling wine!

Amazing sparkling wine, perfect for champagne, fans, wonderful service and staff and an excellent…read morepart of town where you can get some tacos or food from the restaurant next-door and sit outside and enjoy your tasting. I often bring my kids and staff is quite friendly, offering them a juice or animal crackers. Note they have a new URL the correct website is https://equinox-winery.obtainwine.com/collection/wines