Great landscaping that is hummingbird friendly. No picnics allowed. They have lighter bodied wines…read morewith a heavy acid/citrus note. My favorite wine was the 2022 Cabernet Franc from pleasant valley.

Amazing service and people!!! We came here for my bachelorette and they were so nice and the winery…read moreis BEAUTIFUL!!!! The wine was fantastic and we had an amazing time thanks to the amazing people who run this place! The best part of our trip and I would highly recommend going here!!!

The patio tasting area is OK; about on par with other places like Nicholson etc. You can bring food…read morefor a picnic while tasting. But the draw here is that you can walk into the vineyard, up to the top of the ridge, and get a superb view, and picnic on the tables. My favorite wine from the standard tasting was the Night Owl GSM (Granache / Syrah / Mourvedre). They are part of the Santa Cruz Wine Passport locations.

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.

Charmant Vineyards is a hidden gem in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA. Beautiful ocean views, amazing…read moresmall-lot wines (the Pinot Noir is a standout), and the friendliest owners you'll ever meet. Boutique, relaxed, and unforgettable -- skip the crowds and savor the coastal vibe here!

Charmant Vineyards is a beautiful venue for gathering with friends over a glass of wine. Everyone…read moreis friendly and kind and the wine is outstanding. I enjoyed a lovely afternoon with friends for a Food and Wine Pairing event. It was amazing. Thanks to all for sharing your expertise and love of gathering!

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 attended many music events here, including Saturday's AC/DC band. The wine is good and there…read moreis always a good food truck outside. There are heat lamps inside or outside depending on the location of the concert. The sound system is good and the wine is great! Ee usually buy a bottle or two. We always have a great time dancing to the music! Everyone serving is friendly and laid back and great service!

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!

My review is not about the wine- full disclosure because when I took the 30 minute drive up the…read morewinding road (beautiful drive by the way) it was closed but looked more deserted. I should have taken a picture to post. The worse part than being closed is I was meeting a girlfriend there and we were both very excited to try the wine and catch some hill top sun rays. When we arrived we were confused as there are no signs open or closed but the environment kind of spoke for itself, clearly no upkeep on the grounds, overgrown weeds and not watered potted plants, debris everywhere. Outdoor patio furniture was dirty/dusty it just looked like no one had been there for a few months If this business is not permanently closed please advice. The place was closed June 8th, 2019 at 12:15pm, it would be extremely helpful to update your hours online seeing as to how the drive is not the most convenient for everybody.

I will never go to poetic cellars again, I had the worst encounter with the owner. A truly rude…read moreinappropriate human, horrible temper and just plain rude to his neighbors, I was flabbergasted seeing him yell and scream at his neighbors ! If you want good wine go to storrs!

We stopped in for a wine tasting on Valentine's day. We were the very first there and had the place…read moreto ourselves for half our tasting! We had to sit inside due to the weather which was a little disappointing but got seated right next to the window. The personal notes and things like a blanket made it very cozy and personal. Shaina helped us out and she was amazing! We would return and left with several bottles which made the tasting free!

They have wines from both the Santa Cruz Mountains, and from Dry Creek in Sonoma. The flavor…read moreprofiles are light bodied, and more acidic / astringent.

This is the best idea since screw-tops. No, wait, those are a bad idea. Or are they? Regardless of…read moreyour stance on cork, if you find wine tasting even remotely enjoyable, you will *love* Surf City Vintners. Two steel warehouse buildings turned into hands on wine making and wine tasting spaces. There are SIX wineries on Ingalls Street (AND the Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery!) and three more wineries two blocks away on Swift Street. This is a great way to spend a lushalicious afternoon, drink Santa Cruz mountain wines, meet the wine makers and kick it Westside. And when you get the munchies, Kelly's French Bakery right next door is grubbin. Not To Miss: - Santa Cruz Mountain Winery's Pinots and Portuguese varietals - Sones Cellars' Zin and white blend - Odanata's (aka Dragonfly Cellars) Durif Do yourself a favor - ride yo bike.. but in the name of Randall Grahm stay the hell off Mission Street. Now go imbibe!

Ditto on everything Scott said here PLUS Kelly's Bakery is here and there's a winery around the…read morecorner on Ingalls (MJA Vineyards) near New Leaf Westside (Yum picnic food!) and one across the street (Rexford) another down Swift St.:Bartolo/Equinox Champagne Cellars and Odonata off Mission (Don't miss this place!). See no need to trapse all over the mountains for Santa Cruz Mountain wine....,there's plenty right here!!