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.

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

Became new members at the Pescadero location, so decided to drop by this tasting room on the way…read morehome. We ended up leaving with the Ananda Pinot Noir and a C3 Chardonnay that wasn't offered at the Pescadero location. They offer the same flight of 6 wines at both locations. My favorites are the Rose and Integrato Pinot Noir. Nobody was there when we arrived mid afternoon. After an hour, every table inside and out were filled. Katie did an impressive job catering to everyone on her own. We greatly appreciated her service, big kudos to her. This tasting room is connected to a shoe shop, so you could literally bring your glass over and shop while you sip. I liked the beautifully crafted hardwood tables inside, they really elevate the room and tasting experience, haha! I am not usually a Pinot Noir drinker, so if you're not either, I say don't be shy, give it a try!

First of all their SCM chardonnay is one of my favorites, and I highly recommend it. But purchase…read moreit online or get it at The Hideout. I often go in there during the week to pick up a bottle and the service is consistently wonderful. Last weekend I went in for the second time and the service was the same - abysmal. Both times I felt like an outsider and that I didn't belong there. The first time I went in I chalked it up to them being busy and so I just purchased my wine and left. This time I went with a group of friends and initially we were treated ok. But then when the locals began to arrive (3 different elderly couples and an older gentleman by himself - all Caucasian and all what I would describe as "old Aptos money." The service then changed drastically - myself (Latina), two other friends (both Latina) and my fourth friend (Black) all noticed the change in atmosphere. I appreciate the employee was busy, that did not explain her change in attitude to us or lack of wine in the pours. We each ordered a flight and each taste was a swallow. We have gone to other wineries in the past and the pours were always generous. In addition we had to keep hearing how she wanted to use up the wine that was already opened and not open new bottles because after today the shop would be closed and that wine would go to waste. NEVER have I had such a negative experience at a business in Santa Cruz county - and I go out frequently. Myself and my 3 friends discussed the incident at length after leaving. And we all agreed - I guess people of a certain race and privilege are always welcome at this wine tasting spot. By people of color are not. Got it. PS I'll still drink the wine - but I will no longer be purchasing it at this location.

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.

Stopped here for a wine tasting and had a nice experience. The tasting was $25 and focused mostly…read moreon whites. We tried Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, two different Sauvignon Blancs, and a Red Zinfandel. The wines were good and the staff provided great service throughout the tasting. The setting is relaxed and perfect if you're looking for a casual place to enjoy some wine while in Santa Cruz.

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.

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. (:

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.