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Guided Wine Tours Weekday
Tours Beauregard
Vineyards , Storrs Winery. Experience solely premium wines from Half Moon Bay at La NebbiaWinery. Visit the tasting room to sample rich and full-bodied reds along with the all-popular sparkling wine. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in an exclusive setting. Bonny Doon Vineyard Come
visit the alternative ‘Dooniverse.’ This establishment
offers a unique tasting room experience which features over 30
wines, including Rhone and Italian varietals. Taste the raspberry
dessert wine, Framboise, in a chocolate cup. Bring your friends
for an afternoon of wine tasting and enjoy the bountiful gift
shop. Come and enjoy handcrafted Chardonnays, Zinfandels, Merlots and Petite Syrahs from selected vineyards throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains in this decadent tasting room. Located in downtown Santa Cruz, visit Storrs for a tasting experience you are sure to never forget. Bargetto Winery The Bargetto family have been making wine in the Santa Cruz Mountains for generations. The quaint tasting room, courtyard, and art gallery overlook the babbling Soquel Creek. Come taste family specialties including Santa Cruz Mountains wines, Italian varietals, and dessert-style wines from pure, local fruit and honey. Beauregard Vineyards Come
Visit Beauregard in their new tasting room in Bonny Doon. Located
right behind Bonny Doon Vineyards. Beauregard farms 80 acres in
the appellation, and production is limited to multiple small batches
of extremely high end wines. Byington
Winery & Vineyard Come
and enjoy handcrafted Chardonnays, Zinfandels, Merlots and Petite
Syrahs from selected vineyards throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains
in this decadent tasting room. Located in downtown Santa Cruz,
visit Storrs for a tasting experience you are sure to never forget. The
Bargetto family have been making wine in the Santa Cruz Mountains
for generations. The quaint tasting room, courtyard, and art gallery
overlook the babbling Soquel Creek. Come taste family specialties
including Santa Cruz Mountains wines, Italian varietals, and dessert-style
wines from pure, local fruit and honey. Producing premium varietals of Petite Syrah, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Sagiovese, David Bruce Winery is a stop not to be missed. “Taste the dedication" brought to producing the world's greatest Pinot Noir. Your visit is sure to be a remembered experience. Byington Winery & Vineyard Byington
Winery Grand Chateau invites you to explore their jaw-dropping
wine cave. Taste the award winning wines while enjoying the picnic
BBQ area and bocce ball court, all with a dazzling ocean view.
Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery Cinnabar's "island vineyards" overlook Silicon Valley from the eastern rim of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Winemaker George Troquato combines small intensely flavored grapes with meddle-free winemaking to produce well-balanced wines of great complexity. Visit Cinnabar's tasting room in downtown Saratoga.
Established
in 1892, and nestled above the Silicon Valley, this family owned
and operated winery produces premium Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc,
Syrah, and Chardonnay. They also specialize in exceptional Pinot
Noir. This
family owned operation first planted grapes in 1972. Now, award
winning estate wines including Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah and Viognier are produced from 28 acres of vineyard.
Lace up your boots and join the family at this amazing rustic
horse ranch. Save
yourself the drive to Napa; experience Historic Picchetti Winery
& Ranch. Just minutes from San Jose, sample award-winning
wines and see specialty gift items. Try your luck chasing a flock
of peacocks or enjoy a picnic lunch at this gorgeous location. Testarossa Vineyards Internationally
recognized for outstanding Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah, Testarossa
Vineyards is located in downtown Los Gatos at the historic 19th
Century old Novitiate Winery built in 1888. The winery is
the oldest continuously operating winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains
and the Bay Area. Visit our new Wine Tasting Room conveniently located in downtown Los Gatos. Our helpful staff will ensure a fun and memorable wine country experience while you enjoy our premium red, white and rose wines. Enjoy
a specialty lunch in downtown Saratoga at one of the local restaurants
nestled into the hills…Bella
Saratoga. Come and enjoy handcrafted Chardonnays, Zinfandels, Merlots and Petite Syrahs from selected vineyards throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains in this decadent tasting room. Located in downtown Santa Cruz, visit Storrs for a tasting experience you are sure to never forget. Pelican Ranch Winery This family owned and operated winery specializes in Rhone and Burgundy wines from the best vineyards in California. Come to taste the results: rich, full-flavored, complex wines. Alexander Cellars This
small winery and distillery is here solely to rejoice their love
and passion for making fine wines and spirits. They hope
you will enjoy the fruits and fermentations of their labor and
imbibe in their libations. Come Visit Beauregard in their new tasting room in Bonny Doon. Located right behind Bonny Doon Vineyards. Beauregard farms 80 acres in the appellation, and production is limited to multiple small batches of extremely high end wines. Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard For over 30 years, Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard has been producing terroir-driven, food-oriented red wines known for their character and personality. Wines made include Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Durif, Tempranillo, and some small lots of lesser-known varieties. Sones Cellars Sones Cellars is a small family winery located on the Westside in Santa Cruz, California. Their goal is to produce small lots of fine quality, distinctively Californian wines from grape varieties that flourish in California. Sones' primary focus is on Petite Sirah and Zinfandel.
Option 5 - Bargetto Winery, Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery, Soquel Vineyards, Alfaro Family Vineyards, Natal Vineyards Bargetto Winery The Bargetto family have been making wine in the Santa Cruz Mountains for generations. The quaint tasting room, courtyard, and art gallery overlook the babbling Soquel Creek. Come taste family specialties including Santa Cruz Mountains wines, Italian varietals, and dessert-style wines from pure, local fruit and honey. Hunter Hill Vineyard & Winery This
boutique family winery is located in the picturesque hills above
Soquel Village. A unique selection of award winning red wines
including Estate Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Zinfandel. The
gazebo at the crest of a hill offers a breathtaking view of the
Monterey Bay and is a spectacular location for a quaint picnic.
Specializing in Santa Cruz Mountains and Stags Leap District Wines, varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. On Saturdays only, come to visit the beautiful location and take in the ocean views. Alfaro Family Vineyards Alfaro Winery features Estate grown wines from their hillside vineyards in Corralitos, located only 4 miles from the cooling influence of the Monterey Bay. The vineyard is tended by the family producing 22 acres of Pinot Noir, 3.5 acres of Chardonnay, 3 acres of Syrah and 1 acre of Merlot. Low yields, Burgundian wine making techniques and strict attention to detail help them produce rich, concentrated and full body wines.
Natal Vineyards produces a variety of delicious, hand crafted wines from grapes grown in Southern Santa Cruz County on Five Star Farms, a premier California rose-growing facility. Option 6– Fleming Jenkins Tasting Room , Testarossa Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards, Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards, Cooper-Garrod Vineyards, Picchetti Winery, Thomas
Fogarty Winery & Vineyards Fleming Jenkins Tasting Room Visit our new Wine Tasting Room conveniently located in downtown Los Gatos. Our helpful staff will ensure a fun and memorable wine country experience while you enjoy our premium red, white and rose wines. Testarossa Vineyards Internationally recognized for outstanding Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah, Testarossa Vineyards is located in downtown Los Gatos at the historic 19th Century old Novitiate Winery built in 1888. The winery is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Bay Area.
On
the crest of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Ridge Vineyards is breathtaking
as well as the producer of many fabulous varietals. Talk to the
winemakers while sampling some of Santa Cruz Mountains’
finest wines. Established
in 1892, and nestled above the Silicon Valley, this family owned
and operated winery produces premium Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc,
Syrah, and Chardonnay. They also specialize in exceptional Pinot
Noir. This
family owned operation first planted grapes in 1972. Now, award
winning estate wines including Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah and Viognier are produced from 28 acres of vineyard.
Lace up your boots and join the family at this amazing rustic
horse ranch. Save
yourself the drive to Napa; experience Historic Picchetti Winery
& Ranch. Just minutes from San Jose, sample award-winning
wines and see specialty gift items. Try your luck chasing a flock
of peacocks or enjoy a picnic lunch at this gorgeous location. Specializing
in the creation of handmade wines from the Burgundian varietals
of their estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as Cabernet
and dry Gewuztraminer, Thomas Fogarty wines are worth the trip.
Venture up Highway 35 to find a spectacular view and spectacular
wines. Byington
Winery & Vineyard, David
Bruce Winery Located
in the historic 1890 Burrell School House, this establishment
produces Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay and premium red varietals.
Picnic in the heirloom gazebo overlooking estate Chardonnay and
Merlot vines. The mountain top winery overlooks the Monterey Bay. The winemaker produces Chardonnay from the estate of organic vines and purchases premium grapes for Alloy, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. The view of the entire Monterey Bay will sweep you off of your feet…so be sure to call for an appointment. Byington Winery & Vineyard Byington
Winery Grand Chateau invites you to explore their jaw-dropping
wine cave. Taste the award winning wines while enjoying the picnic
BBQ area and bocce ball court, all with a dazzling ocean view.
Producing
premium varietals of Petite Syrah, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Zinfandel and Sagiovese, David Bruce Winery is a stop not to be
missed. “Taste the dedication" brought to producing
the world's greatest Pinot Noir. Your visit is sure to be a remembered
experience. Option
8- Clos
LaChance Wines,
Fernwood Cellars,
Martin Ranch, and
Sarah's Vineyard Clos LaChance Wines Clos LaChance is a family owned winery located amongst the rolling hills of San Martin. We specialize in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains, as well as Rhone and Bordeaux varietals from our Estate Vineyards. Picnic facilities and Bocce Ball are available. Fernwood Cellars We are a family-run winery in the southern tip of the appellation. We specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon as well as Syrah, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel all of which are estate grown. Open by invitation only. Please call or visit our website for information. Martin Ranch Winery Handcrafted wines with a roadmap of tastes to delight any palate. Award-winning, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Nebbiolo wines, and exceptional wines from Syrah, Sangiovese, Merlot, Petit Sirah, Zinfandel, and Sauvignon Blanc. Open for Passport Saturdays, special events and by appointment. Sarah's Vineyard At Sarah's Vineyard, we share a dream of forging fine food-friendly wines that express the unique qualities of this secluded pastoral area. We grow estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and source other varietals from local vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountain and Santa Clara Valley appellations.
~ PLEASE NOTE - For parties of 6 or more it is highly recomended that you call ahead to the wineries you will visit. THANK YOU! |
