Armitage Wines

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

Tasting room at night

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Tasting room buzzing

Kissed By An Angel Wines

4.8(20 reviews)

0.9 km

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

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Grand opening

Rhizos Viticulture

5.0(3 reviews)

0.4 km

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.

Gorgeous Pinot Noir

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Heart O' The Mountain Winery

4.3(7 reviews)

0.0 km

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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.

Pelican Ranch Winery

3.8(33 reviews)

2.7 km

Pizza not so much ran out of pretzels. The owner Phil and the wine maker Igor, busted a groove…read moretaking care of the crowd. Music by Untangled band was great. Great setting in the redwoods with the vines in front. The wines are very good to excellent. $$$ 30 to 65 depends on your taste. Got tickets at the artichoke festival. Very nice afternoon indeed.

August, 2021, I…read morespent a very pleasant Saturday afternoon wine tasting and listening to live music at the Pelican Ranch Winery on Bean Creek Road. The owner, Phil, went out of his way to be accommodating and found me a seat, even though I arrived without a prior reservation. Our server, Jesse, was very pleasant also. Tanya did an excellent job of outlining the history of the winery for those of us seated at the table. I'm no wine connoisseur; but to my uneducated palate the Pinotage seemed excellent. I plan to return another time to sample their other varietals. Parking can be a problem if you arrive late; so best plan to get there early... A pleasantly surprised local,

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Sidecar Tours

4.3(35 reviews)

8.4 km

We had a great time celebrating our anniversary with a sidecar wine tour. Michael showed us a fun…read moretime, and was an all around good dude to hangout with for a couple of hours. Highly recommended for a unique experience along the coast!

My friends and I did the wine tour experience and we all had an amazing time. Two people fit per…read moresidecar. The bikes are incredibly clean and it's comfortable sitting in the sidecar. It was amazing riding along the ocean and then in the redwoods on our way to the wineries. Bring a jacket for the wind and gloves to keep your hands warm. We couldn't have asked for better weather, but it's chilly towards the end with the constant wind. Our driver, JD, had the best sense of humor. He made the experience even better by taking several pictures/videos of our group and then texting them to us after. We weren't even done with our adventure and we were already looking at the other sidecar tours we could take. This was a 10/10 experience!

Cruisin' through the vineyards

Ed and us

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We posed for pictures in the vineyard

CineLux Scotts Valley Cafe & Lounge

3.6(199 reviews)

1.0 km

Beautiful theater! Extremely clean! Well kept facilities-loved the small theater with comfort…read moreseating! Very kind staff. **Great Experience!**

Movie theaters are dying because of the insane prices. I…read morespent a good amount of money tonight to watch a new movie , along with concessions. Unfortunately had a group that chatted, took flash photos, and threw popcorn the WHOLE MOVIE. (And might I say movies aren't short these days. 2+hours ) We kindly reported to front desk who said they would tend to this after the first hour of the movie and no one did. Thanks for the gaslight. I am pretty patient and wouldn't complain about a chat /giggle here and there but this was excessive. I will stay home and stream next time Please have some kind of work flow of checking in on movie theater during movie if you are not going to tend to our complaints

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Brand new super comfy recliners!

Blue Water Sedans & Limousines

4.7(50 reviews)

8.8 km

I have used Blue Water for several years while living in Santa Cruz and Monterey. The drivers have…read moreall been prompt, courteous, and good drivers. I recommend them fully and with confidence of the excellent service they consistently give.

Professional driver and safe driver. On time & kind. Picked us up from our wedding in a clean…read morevehicle.

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Cadillac XTS exterior

Monterey Guided Wine Tours

4.8(37 reviews)

50.7 km

We loved everything about this tour…read more Our guide, Sammy, was funny, personable, charming, and well connected with the Carmel food and wine scene. He arrived a little early to our hotel, always a good sign. As we headed to Carmel, Sammy gave us a quick history of Monterey and Carmel that was filled with little tidbits that we didn't know despite coming to the area for decades. Our tour consisted of three restaurants for small plates paired with wine and three tasting rooms for short flights. Everything was amazing. The tour never felt rushed, even though I was trying before the tour to figure out how Sammy was going to fit everything in. This was the first time we'd done a tour like this and it definitely won't be the last. We look forward to touring with Sammy again.

Great from start to finish - responsive, very customer oriented and a wonderful day for all. Thank…read moreyou Sammy and your team - and we'll do e for coping with the terrible weather

Call now (831) 920-2792

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Specialized Aviation

4.8(140 reviews)

23.9 km

Specialized Aviation and pilot Chris were better than we could have imagined! They made the entire…read moreprocess extremely easy and enjoyable! We did the wine tasting at Odonata Winery and it was such a great experience. Really enjoyed the flight over the Salinas Valley and the Monterey Bay, ending with a flight over Santa Cruz. We saw whales, dolphins and sharks! It was amazing! Can't say enough! We have lived in the Salinas area most of our lives and this was such an amazing experience. Highly recommend Specialized Aviation and pilot Chris!

Specialized Aviation has been nothing less than an outstanding experience. The training here has…read moreexceeded my expectations, thanks to the quality of the instructors, the supportive atmosphere, and the overall standard they strive for. The facility itself and the people you will meet truly encompasses the spirit of aviation, creating an environment where both passion and professionalism thrive. Thank you Specialized Aviation Helicopters, would highly recommend checking it out.

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Orly L.

1 year ago

Saw that this business is listing itself on the MAGA supporters site, Public Square. I do not wish to support a biz owner with that point of view and want to inform other wine drinkers that this business deserves to be scrutinized. read more

Sally A.

7 years ago

Best Pinot noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Beautiful tasting room in Aptos with the friendliest staff. They make you feel like you're sitting in your best friends living room enjoying a glass of wine and great conversation. read more

Suzie T.

9 years ago

Great wine and fantastic people working there!!! Love to go there for a tasting!

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