Every September, Santa Cruz County looks forward to celebrating California Wine Month. Experience the wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains in a variety of idyllic settings: at a stylish urban tasting room, at a bucolic winery surrounded by vineyards, or at a family- and pet-friendly winery where you can bring your tots and pups! To ensure the best experience, please check with wineries before visiting and make a reservation if requested.
Wineries and Tasting Areas
ALFARO FAMILY VINEYARDS (pet-friendly)
40 Hames Road | Corralitos, CA
www.alfarowine.com/
Saturday Tastings: 12-4pm. By the Glass & Bottle 4-5pm
Reservations recommended
BARGETTO WINERY (pet-friendly *)
3535 North Main Street | Soquel, CA
www.bargetto.com
Tel: 831.475.2258
Open daily, 12pm – 5pm
Reservations recommended
*Only the creekside courtyard is pet-friendly.
CANTINE WINE PUB (pet-friendly)
8050 Soquel Drive | Aptos, CA
www.cantinewinepub.com
Tel: 831.612.6191
Open Monday – Thursday: 3pm – late; Friday: 2pm – late; Saturday: 12pm – late; Sunday: 12pm – 10pm
LESTER ESTATE WINES
2000-2010 Pleasant Valley Road | Aptos, CA
www.lesterestatewines.com
Tel: 831.728.3793
Open Saturdays 12pm – 4pm
Reservations recommended
NICHOLSON VINEYARDS (pet friendly)
2800 Pleasant Valley Road | Aptos, CA
www.nicholsonvineyards.com
Tel: 831.724.7071
Open Saturdays: 11:30pm – 5pm; Sundays in Summer (June – August): 11:30 – 5pm
Reservations recommended
SILVER MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS
328 Delta #D | Santa Cruz, CA
www.silvermtn.com
Tel: 408.353.2278
Open Saturdays and Sundays 12pm – 5pm
Reservations recommended
SOQUEL VINEYARDS (pet friendly)
8063 Glen Haven Road | Soquel, CA
www.soquelvineyards.com
Tel: 831.462.9045
Open Saturdays and Sundays 11am – 4:30pm
Reservations recommended (especially for parties of 6+)
STORRS WINERY – CORRALITOS (pet friendly)
1560 Pleasant Valley Road | Aptos, CA
www.storrswine.com
Tel: 831.724.5030
Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 12pm – 5pm
Reservations required
STORRS WINERY – OLD SASH MILL (pet friendly)
303 Potrero Street #35 | Santa Cruz, CA
www.storrswine.com
Tel: 831.458.5030
Open Fridays 12pm – 5pm
Reservations required
WINE TASTING AREAS AND RESOURCES
CORRALITOS WINE TRAIL
An idyllic region in South County, the Corralitos Wine Trail features family-owned wineries surrounded by redwood trees and apple orchards.
SURF CITY VINTNERS
On Santa Cruz’s west side, a spirited courtyard is a local favorite where wineries, shops and restaurants can be found. The Surf City Vintners collective of micro-boutique wineries, numbering a dozen, has made Santa Cruz a vibrant gathering place for wine tasting, and a hip, trendy destination.
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS WINEGROWERS ASSOCIATION
335 Spreckels Drive, Suite B | Aptos, CA
www.scmwa.com
Tel: 831.685.8463
Provides in-depth information about the Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries and wine-related events.
*Tasting room hours subject to change; call to verify