We stopped at Alfaro Vineyards for a wine tasting on a Saturday afternoon. The vineyard setting was…read moreabsolutely beautiful and The tasting room was lovely. It had a large patio space which was nice because it was a beautiful day outside. There were many full tables when we arrived but they were able to seat us without a reservation, which was really nice of them. We tasted all of their wines which are made from estate grown grapes. We had a very knowledgeable server and we enjoyed our time there! We would return to alfaro to sit in the beautiful surroundings and enjoy a peaceful afternoon.

Alfaro's wine was better then their neighboring vineyards, however this area grows mostly Pinot…read moreNoir grapes, which isn't my forte. Alfaro is better suited for tasting on a warmer day, as their tables are located outside. They do encourage you to bring a outside snacks for the tastings, as they currently don't offer any food items. Make sure to make reservations in advance.

Visited Lester Wine for the first time and tried Flight #3 -- absolutely delicious! They're only…read moreopen Saturdays from 12-5, but totally worth the visit. Eduardo was so helpful and welcoming. Can't wait to come

Great atmosphere! Wonderful and knowledgeable staff make the experience great! Amazing wines by…read morethe glass or bottle.

Wine tasting on a beautiful afternoon. We drove out to Windy Oaks in the hills above Corralitos and…read morecould not have been more pleased with what we found! What a lovely, lovely spot! The tasting area was nestled up against the vineyard and the tables were shaded by umbrellas. The area was graced with a few barn cats, too! We opted for a standard and a premium tasting so we could taste all the wines on offer. Most were typical Santa Cruz mountain type varietals, so familiar flavors. When we finished the tasting, they offered to take us to the top of the vineyard and show us the views and vines. What a treat!! We will absolutely come back here and tell others that it is worth a trip to Windy Oaks.

One of the better wine makers in the region. The wines had…read morea little more body then surrounding vineyards. They offered two different tasting menus. One menu was $20 per person the other was $30 per person. If you spend $50 on wines you get your tasting fee waved. One thing we enjoyed about our wine tasting was they encouraged people to bring their own snacks for the wine tasting experience, we had stopped in at Corralitos Market for some of their house made sausages and cheese.

We were members of this winery until last weekend. We came to the winery to pick up our quarterly…read moreshipment and they were very busy. We asked if we could do a tasting and the greeter rudely said there was no place for us to slip in. No problem we said - we asked - can we open a bottle of our shipment and simply drink it and enjoy one of your beautiful outdoor green areas? Again, she said no, there was no place for us to be and we had to take our shipment and leave. The last straw was communicating our grievance to the winery directly and the wine club manager responded "we accept your wine club resignation - we were just too busy". I didn't know wineries in Aptos / Watsonville area were so incredibly profitable that they were willing to lose wine club members at the drop of the hat. Never again will I go to this winery. Highly recommend finding another place.

This winery is such a hidden gem! Our friends who live in Aptos took us here and we had a fabulous…read morechill afternoon with our toddlers. They allow you to bring in food! Highly recommend sipping some white wine at their outdoor tables under the big oak trees overlooking the vines.

Wonderful family owned winery! A local favourite, not only got their delicious wine but got…read moreequally tasty olive oil!! Joe and Pam are gracious hosts during tastings. Sit outside surrounded by olive trees and gorgeous foliage. My husband and I both highly recommend!

I visited La Vida Bella for the first time this past weekend for a tasting…read more The owners are incredibly knowledgable, kind, welcoming, fun & humble. There is a great vibe they have created, which makes you want to linger all day enjoying the atmosphere & fellow 'wine tasters' Left with 1/2 dozen bottles of their wine to share with friends, because it's just too tasty not to share.

This is the best of the best. I've always had the best time at the events here. I have met amazing…read morepeople and listen to all the local bands. Great wine. Amazing owners Smallish venue with local vibes. We absolutely love this place

Ooh it was my first time at El Vaquero Winery, and I loved it! The wine was delicious, the people…read morewere inviting, and the band was great! The venue is pretty large so it hosted a lot of people, which fit the evening band event well because there was a great turnout! There was a food truck just outside so you could bring food in, and we saw many tables with Tupperware so they must allow outside food as well (it may be just for events, so I'd call to confirm). The only reason I had to knock one star off is because of the ambiance. There are many wineries in the area, and El Vaquero is wonderful... it is just a more casual casual, basic setting. The things that count (wine and people) are fantastic though!

We've been coming to Anatum now for a few years as members. At one point we were doing the down…read moresizing of too many wine clubs and there was no way Anatum would be cut. Aside from the wine itself which, we are primarily Pinot noir enthusiasts that are fabulous here. There is still a great spread of varietals available. The Rose of Pinotage is amazing. Great small family run place. On a given weekend you'll likely meet the whole family. And they talk to you as family and share their life with you unlike reading a script of wine descriptions. Easy to find location with a few sandwich boards out to help make it obvious if you don't know how to use your nav system.

This is the cutest little winery in corralitos CA. It is so peaceful and beautiful…read more You taste the wines Chris has created on the outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards. Chris or Erin (the owners) will create you with the warmest welcome and bring the tastings to you. Both Erin and Chris are so very friendly and personable. The wines vary from a Sauvignon Blanc to the Cabernet Sauvignon. I got to enjoy these as well as the rosé, Tempranillo, the Briggs Pinot. Chris even brought out a new creation his Red table blend. I was so glad he did! It was also fantastic. Between my mother, who is a member and I we walked away with over 6 bottles! Please go visit and enjoy not only the amazing wines but also with view and peaceful setting! Maybe become a member!!! I know I would if I was able to be closer!

My wife and I visited Storrs while passing through the area. We drove up a long driveway to a cold…read moreheavy concrete structure. They have lots of forested dog-friendly outdoor seating and a bocce ball court. My wife and I loved some of their wines. The Grenache and Chardonnay were the highlights. The Pinot and Zin didn't fare as well. Overall, their wines offer an intensely fruity and earthy style. The servers were friendly and courteous. However, we waited around 5 mins to get seated. After sitting down, we waited about 20 minutes to get our flights delivered. Throughout the experience, the staff reminded us that we needed to be mindful of our time because they were closing soon. Considering that it took them almost a half hour to get us situated, that didn't seem like it should be our concern. But they repeatedly insisted that it was our concern.

Storrs Winery is the best example of the Santa Cruz Mountain appellation. The winetasting…read moreexperience at the Vineyard is a little non-traditional with all your choices served in small flasks up front. The wine tasting experience in the urban setting in Santa Cruz is more interactive. I've been a wine club member for many years, and I'm always very excited to pick up my shipment. I love the Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay, and the Old Vines Zin and it's no wonder they have so many awards hanging up on the wall, their wine is divine.

Love Integrity Wine! Tried the Sauvignon Blanc at the Scott's Valley Wine and Art festival this…read moresummer and it was so good. So, of course, I looked up the Integrity tasting room and went and tried more Wine. They are delicious . Joined the club, but have yet to be able to attend a pick up party, but look forward to it.

Wine is outstanding and people at the tasting room are great. A great time will be had by all.read more

Came to Martin Ranch on a Sunday in September. It was a gorgeous day and there were a number of…read moreother parties there, but it wasn't too crowded. They have a couple different areas to sit and a dedicated tasting bar. The property was absolutely beautiful, surrounded by vineyards and with a small pond. I wished we had explored more, because you can roam around a good portion of it. You can bring your own food, which we did, but they also sell snacks. And they even sell beer for the non-wine drinkers. The tasting menu had 4 wines, though there were plenty of extra open bottles, so we were able to try a few more.

My mom has been a member here for sometime. I truly enjoy coming here to taste and pick up wines…read morebefore heading out. They tend to have case specials and they are such great deals. This time I got the Malbec 1/2 case special, last summer I got the 1/2 Viognier special. The way The Martins make their wine is just perfection! I look forward to my visit here when I get to come to Cali. The ambience is chill country outdoor setting with great vineyard views. They even have a cute pond up top you can walk to. They are great with bringing you your tastings to the tables if they see you are ready for the next wine. Such great service.