Lovely little spot that's finally open on more regular hours. Stop by on a Friday or Saturday…read moreafternoon for pleasant wine and ocean views. I think reservations are required these days, but they're very easy to do online. The seating is in a nice outdoor area in the redwoods overlooking the ocean. A great setting and all of the wines we tried were good as well. Grapes aren't grown on site but are mostly sourced locally which is cool. We enjoyed everything so we were happy to purchase a few bottles. To sweeten the pot they apply your tasting fee to bottle purchase. It's really a no brainier to leave with a wine or two. They're priced pretty reasonably and it's nice supporting a local wine maker.

The scenery is stellar and the lady helping us was nice. Just got a weird feeling when the the…read moresupposed "guy that makes the wines" visits with every party there except for ours. Made us feel a little unwelcome. Then towards then end I'm not sure if we've been spoiled by every other vineyard but she didn't ask if we wanted to re visit any of the wines we tried. Was only asked if we would like to purchase any bottles. We asked if we could try a wine that wasn't on the flight and unfortunately they didn't have an open one. No worries but still wasn't offered anything else. Was a very relaxing experience would maybe come back it's just minor details. Overall had a fine time. To sum it up quickly the wine overall was I'd say a 7.5 out of 10. Some good, others were a bit mute but not bad.

I love wine walks. They're like drinking with a mission--way more exciting than just sitting in a…read moretasting room. Instead of casually ordering from one location, you're handed a map, transforming the experience into a wine-themed scavenger hunt. It's like Where's Wino? But rather than simply being served, you might have to chat with someone, where you can either pretend to know things about wine ("Mmm, this one's red!" or "Ah, it has...grape notes") or really take the conversation off-road, diving into deep topics like their grandparents, tattoos, skincare, pets --it helps if your mind is like magnetic poetry-- as I print the email addresses of my co-workers on their mailing lists. (Enjoy the biweekly 10% off tasting coupons, Mr. Green.) Plus, each stop brings a fresh vibe. You're not stuck in one place. Each store is an Easter egg hunt for snacks as you sip among quirky socks, pet sweaters, and art that could double as motel bedspreads. Plus, you get your steps in. And, the event is on a three-hour timer if you want to catch every last drop of chardogrigio (I never rinse my glass), adding a sense of ticking-clock urgency to the fun. Compared to other wine walks, this one had only 12 locations, far less than half of what is offering from Los Gatos (my favorite), Campbell, Saratoga, and Willow Glen, so you may have to put on fake mustaches and hats to make some unsanctioned return stops.

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

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.

I tried the Monster mash Flight: There was only one wine that I liked:…read more- 4/5: Rokurokubi & Inugami old vine blend. Southern Rhone style. Complex and multi-layered, almost like a vermouth. I will be back to try more flights. Bartenders have good banter. You can bring picnic food inside. Grab a chicken pesto sando from Zoccoli's, or a gryro from Arslan, or a falafel wrap from Mosaic. They also sell a few chocolate bonbons from Mutari chocolates.

If you're downtown and want some wine this is the place to go. They have something for everyone…read more Today they had 3 different flights (2 were $15 and 1 was $20). There was a flight of 3 whites, one that had 2 whites and a light red, and a third that had all reds. The wines are from varying vineyards and represent regions from all over California. I had the monster mash wines that were a few different blends. They were bold, earthy, and super tasty! The service was fast, knowledgeable, and let you enjoy the wines without being overly pushy. It was dog friendly inside which was perfect for a chilly November night. They also had some wines in cans to go!

Storrs Winery produces some of my favorite wines. I love the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc! And…read moreon my recent Santa Cruz getaway, I spontaneously dropped in to the downtown SC winery location. What a great experience! It was meant to be and I love when serendipity happens. Cute, small, intimate tasting room. Beautiful art work visible as you enter. Classy! And a sweet welcoming smile from Charmaine who was front and center behind the counter as we entered. Feeling good vibes already. I explained my long time enjoyment of the Storrs wines... being introduced to them when I began my love of Santa Cruz and my many trips there. The area restaurants, of course, carry the Storrs wines. Which is where I first encountered these great tasting wines. We selected a table in the front of the tasting room. A lovely, peaceful setting under trees with autumn red and gold leaves. Perfect! It was a weekday and no one else was tasting. Late September... such a perfect time to visit. Leisurely tasting. Awesome! Charmaine was well informed of everything about the wines and owners. Husband and wife met at UC Davis in the Oenology Department. The rest is history. I tasted the flagship, so- to-speak, Chardonnay and a fabulous Sauvignon Blanc which were so gooood. But also two, soon-to-be-released, reds which were beyond lovely. Tasting note descriptions included of the wines I tasted (photo). Storrs has also opened a much larger venue for tasting a few miles south of Santa Cruz. Outdoorsy! Next trip I will be checking that out for sure! In the meantime, I will be enjoying my wine purchases from this great visit! Thank you, Charmaine, for an unforgettable afternoon. And yes, a couple of bottles of wine left with me!:) Cheers!

We came to Storrs tasting room on a Thursday afternoon about 4:00 p.m. The hostess was alone in the…read moretasting room and was super friendly. She seated us out in the back and it was really cute. She told us about the birds and all the little nature things around that we should enjoy while we were there. This made it a nicer experience, as it was sort of industrial... Not in a bad way... in a old fashioned Urban redevelopment kind of way. It was interesting. She was very knowledgeable about the wine and the owners and how they had built their business and we enjoyed learning all of that. It was a very nice experience and story. We enjoyed the wines that we tasted, and when we left, the tasting room was full. It seems like many people know about this winery and frequent it often. I recommend a stop at Storrs. It's unique!

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!

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.

Awesome, awesome experience!…read more My husband and I went back up to Sonoma for a long weekend and wanted to do another wine tour. Soman was amazzzzzzing. I had initially booked an SUV and there was an issue, so we ended up with (a brand new, fully load, very comfy) sedan instead. Soman also gave us an extra hour for the "inconvenience." Really....not an issue. So--not only was he early and brought us wine--he had AWESOME suggestions on where to go! We checked out more southern Sonoma Valley and he knew exactly where to take us, based on what we liked. I also want to note: I wasn't feeling great due to too much wine at JCB the night before....but he took it in stride. He found me meds and hydration. Literally went above and beyond. We will 100% not hesitate to use Diamond Express again!

Reliable, friendly & nice driver while taking a trip to Napa for a mother's treat ! I would use…read morethis service again in the future.

We had planned on staying the night since that's something your winery offered. Everything seemed…read morefine until we were asked several questions about our dogs, who are super friendly. Then we were asked if we would have them off leash. We said no because we don't feel comfortable doing that for our dogs' safety. The moment we said we would be keeping them on leash, we were told, "No, you can't stay here." Before that, it was okay for us to stay, but apparently only if we agreed to unleash our dogs. You can do what you want with your pets, but we don't deserve to be discriminated against because we choose to keep ours safely on a leash. At this point, I will never support your business again, and I will be sure to share our experience with others. The way we were treated was not okay.

Great place to stop by after hiking at Henry Cowell, Fall Creek, or Loch Lomond. They have picnic…read moretables outside; you can bring picnic gear and buy a bottle. I was most impressed by the port wine $65. They fortify it with spirits from St. Georage. The 2017 Pinot Noir is also very bold, complex, and juicy. The ciders are exceedingly dry. If you want sweeter, go for the pomegranate. On the weekends only, they do slushies; a wine slushy and a cider slushy.