I got a text from this winery re. some promotions that they were having and decided to take them up…read moreon the complimentary tasting. I have been to this winery before but it's been a while. The process of booking a time was flawless - response was immediate and the booking was made over text with a email reminder. I booked for a Sunday at 3:30pm, the tastings are 90 minutes and they close at 5pm. The drive is something else, it's beautiful but it is a long, slow drive up winding roads and I lost internet connection a couple of times on the drive but well worth it - the winery is on 360 acres, most of it undeveloped but you drive into the working portions. There is plenty of parking but some of it is far and the closest parking gets filled up quickly, especially on a beautiful day. I was told that it gets busy around 2pm so come before then to beat the crowd. I parked and checked in, you have to go inside to the tasting room to check in and pay. There is some seating outside and inside and also along the picturesque windows looking out into the vineyard. There is a private seating area, separate from the tasting room that is free to members or if you spend $500. The tastings themselves are $45 and they have 2 different flights. That is a bit expensive but not overly so. I picked the Pinot Noir and Chardonnary flight and they also have a darker red flight. You get 5 pours with each tasting. There were all women who were serving and they were GREAT - welcoming, friendly and helpful. I asked if they had any 2017 chardonnay left and the lady helping me made sure she checked and got me the answers to all my questions. The wines themselves are pretty pricey, the chardonnay's were $85. The Pinots are poured before the whites and when I asked about it, I was told that their chardonnays are acidic and pouring a red after makes the reds taste flat. All in all - a great visit. I would definitely recommend this winery and I will be going back!!

I love the drive to this winery - so beautiful! We are lucky to have such a gorgeous winery so…read moreclose to home. They are one of the few wineries that allow you to bring some cheese and crackers from outside and they have a small selection of things you can buy from them also. The servers give you just the right amount of time - you don't feel rushed or ignored. I enjoyed their Cab Franc and Apex wines.

We stopped by this adorable winery on a whim to escape the rain. As soon as you go up the small set…read moreof stairs you're greeted by a beautiful upstairs barn loft space. It was quite a unique experience and the wine tender was very knowledgeable and even gave us an extra tasting. At $30 a flight it was one of the most expensive tastings we did while on our trip up the PCH.

We absolutely love visiting this winery and are proud members here. We are always treated with…read morefriendly staff and sincerely enjoy the atmosphere. The charcuterie served here is out of this world! The wine tasting never lets us down and we are consistently pleased with all varietals served (although pinot noirs remain our favorites!) Be warned- it's rustic here, but you need to just go with the flow. The bathroom situation is just as rustic as the barn. It's all part of the charm!

TLdr; beautiful location, average wine…read more Tasting Fee is $35 per guest. Cheese and charcuterie for 4 was $80. One tasting waived if you buy $100 of wine. 2024 Leona Unoaked Chardonnay vs 2023 Leoncita Chardonnay. No contest. The 2023 in oak was MUCH better. 2024 Lucy's Rosé of Pinot Noir 2022 Hidden Block Pinot Noir 2016 Hidden Block Pinot Noir Not surprisingly, 2016 had the most complexity. Rosé is decent, if that's your thing. The grounds are scenic and the facility was modern and clean. The people working here are very nice but it gets busy so there were sometimes uncomfortably long gaps between pours.

Such a lovely vibe and amazing experience set on a beautiful property - this was my second time…read morehere and it didn't disappoint. We enjoyed an intimate experience with only one other party on a Wednesday afternoon. Service is welcoming, the wine is on point and the bites are such a great pairing for the tasting.

Loved this very small winery atmosphere. We were greeted by the owner/winemaker, Len, and treated…read moreto a tasting outdoors in a shady area with a communal picnic table. Most of the grapes are grown nearby and all of the wine was made by Len. This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience laced with philosophy and stories of the winemaker community in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Not to mention Bruno, the dog, who was eager to play and slightly demanding, but very sweet. Dessert wine (white port) was very unique. Portola holds Jazz concerts on Sunday evenings in the summer. I would recommend trying to buy tickets for these. Looks like a treat!

We come here every year for their jazz in the Grove series. It is such a great event. I highly…read morerecommend taking advantage of this. Where else can you grab a chair, sit out in the woods and listen to some jazz for an hour and a half while sipping wine?

Amazing excellent professional charming incredible service wonderful owners…read more Excellent food Perfect wedding ambiance Classy Just the best experience. I can't recommend This venue enough for corporate event, Weddings, Sunday afternoon live music for a bearing garden setting for a glass of wine My daughter held her wedding there. I'm very short notice, and they were so attentive, responsive, worked so hard to implement her dream vision!

The staff is always friendly and helpful. Great tasting…read morewine. Favorite place to go when visiting the area

We were lucky to able to make an appointment for 3 of us on the day of. We arrived on time for our…read moreSaturday 1pm appointment. It was $10 for tasting 4 wines. 3 cabs and 1 syrah. We liked the 3rd cab on the list. The syrah tasted lighter than other syrahs I've tasted. I'm guessing there can only be at most 2 appointments at once. We were there at 1pm and another group came at 1:30pm. We all got to go on a short tour to the vineyard and the wine cellar basement. One bathroom in the house for guests to use. Driving up to the vineyard was very narrow and scary. There's 4-5 parking spaces. Very intimate and quiet tasting experience. Noelle and Bill were very friendly and welcoming. They only make about 300 wines. About 75 for each wine. Prices of the wines vary from $25-40. Their dog is very friendly. My husband got a nice extra splash for drinking his wine fast haha. Bill didn't want him to have an empty glass during the tour. Thoughtful of him! Definitely check out this vineyard if you like red wines and more intimate setting.

Thank you for hosting us today, after last minute reservations in our day off! Greatly appreciated!…read moreWonderful afternoon with great wine, tour, view, and a friendly and hospitable atmosphere. Will recommend this vineyard to many. Don't forgot to take home a bottle, enjoyed the 2019 Cabernet!

Testarossa is the best winery in downtown LG. As such, it's a must do. It's historic, it's…read morebeautifully set, it is well maintained and cared for, and the tasting room staff is excellent. On top of that, the wines are very good to excellent. You must go if you're wine tasting or having lunch in LG.

If you're looking for a true South Bay gem tucked into the Santa Cruz Mountains, this place should…read morebe at the top of your list. They focus primarily on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir--and honestly, that works perfectly for me. It's worth knowing upfront, but what they do, they do very well. The tasting experience is awesome with inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, plus an on-site restaurant that makes it easy to linger and enjoy the food, wine and the setting. The main reason I came back was for their Pinot Noir, which I've loved in the past--and it absolutely delivered again. If you find yourself in the Los Gatos area, make sure to add this winery to your itinerary. They also offer membership with some genuinely nice perks, which makes repeat visits even more alluring and enchanting. Until next time--what are you waiting for?

Quaint spot in downtown half moon bay…read more Started with the "Elegant Reds Flights" ($18) 1. Carignan 2021 - loved it. Smooth 2. Barbera 2021 - omg was even smoother 3. Merlot 2021 Served in these cute little mason jar-like glasses that you then pour in your wine glass. It's nice because you can enjoy your tasting in peace. Came with almonds You can purchase 2 bottles to get 1 flight waived. Bottles are minimum $29. The math ain't mathing girlie but thanks Got a glass of Barbera 2021 cuz I loved it so much, then I left. Service was great. Came in the middle of the day so was the only patron there for most of my time there Will definitely be back

Hubby and I are camping in the area and decided to walk to town for a winery visit and lunch. This…read moreplace is a winner! The young man serving us was knowledgeable and the wine was really good, so we bought 2 bottles. Great, relaxed vibe. Will definitely come back.

Quality/Quantity - The better of the two vineyards we visited today. And our friends are members of…read morethe first winery..... Since this was our second vineyard today, we decided to only share a bottle; it was only bottle service. But then the team member started giving us a few tastings?!?! Not sure if it was due to closing time and they just wanted to finish the bottles...? Either way, GREAT service! Our friends let me select the wine and vintage. After trying a few cabs, I decided on the 2011 cab which I felt was the smoothest of the 3 splashes. If you were not so far away, I might consider becoming a member. Well, I am still considering it... Ambiance - Beautiful winery. And we were able to catch the early sunset during the winter hours. Huge indoor and outdoor space, my pictures do not do it justice. Two unisex restrooms on either side of the estate. Plenty of parking, well we did get here an hour before closing. Service - 5 stars, from the greeter to the person serving us at our tables. Price - $55 a bottle + generous tip. And of course we bought a few bottles to go. After fighting to try to pay, our friend won and would NOT let us pay/treat. So nice to have good friends! Owner Comment - Congrats on your winery success since 1996. And to your family's previous history that dates back 4 generations.

A beautiful view, and the vineyard seems to be an actual house. I'm glad there is inside seating…read morehere since it was pretty cold and windy the day I visited. Staff were friendly and explained each wine bottle thoroughly. I did the wine tasting option and it was a pretty good price for 6 tastings, and they were all tasty! The first wine and last tastings were the most unique for me, but the 2017 Monte Bello Road Cabernet Sauvignon was my favorite.