Santa
Cruz Mountains Wine Tours
Come to see what the Santa Cruz mountains have to offer on an
adventure through some of the appellation's most distinguished
wineries. Below, see some recommendations for touring the Santa
Cruz mountains or contact us for a map to design your own tour!
On a full day wine tasting in the Santa Cruz Mountains, you can
typically visit up to 5 wineries.
Weekday Tours
Option 1 - Obester
Winery, Bonny Doon
Vineyard, Storrs Winery,
Bargetto Winery, Beauregard
Vineyards .
Obester Winery - Experience solely premium wines from
Half Moon Bay at Obester Winery. Visit the tasting room
to sample rich and full-bodied reds along with the all-popular
sparkling wine. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in an exclusive
setting.
Bonny Doon Vineyard
– Come visit the alternative ‘Dooniverse.’ This
establishment offers a unique tasting room experience which features
over 30 wines, including Rhone and Italian varietals. Taste the
raspberry dessert wine, Framboise, in a chocolate cup. Bring your
friends for an afternoon of wine tasting and enjoy the bountiful
gift shop.
Storrs Winery – Come and enjoy handcrafted Chardonnays,
Zinfandels, Merlots and Petite Syrahs from selected vineyards
throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains in this decadent tasting room.
Located in downtown Santa Cruz, visit Storrs for a tasting experience
you are sure to never forget.
Bargetto Winery
– The Bargetto family have been making wine in the Santa
Cruz Mountains for generations. The quaint tasting room, courtyard,
and art gallery overlook the babbling Soquel Creek. Come taste
family specialties including Santa Cruz Mountains wines, Italian
varietals, and dessert-style wines from pure, local fruit and
honey.
Beauregard Vineyards
- Come to taste wine in style at Beauregard's Santa Cruz
Wharf tasting room. Located just about Marini's munchies
candy shop, this is a perfect location to take in the most famous
views in Santa Cruz, visit with the local sea lions, and taste
some of the very best wines in this region. Beauregard farms
80 acres in the appellation, and production is limited to multiple
small batches of extremely high end wines.
Enjoy lunch at the harbor with either Aldo's
or Crows Nest Restaurants
or prepare a picnic from New Leaf Market.
Option 2 –
Storrs Winery, Bargetto Winery,
David Bruce Winery,
Byington Winery & Vineyard
Storrs Winery – Come and enjoy handcrafted Chardonnays,
Zinfandels, Merlots and Petite Syrahs from selected vineyards
throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains in this decadent tasting room.
Located in downtown Santa Cruz, visit Storrs for a tasting experience
you are sure to never forget.
Bargetto Winery – The Bargetto family have been
making wine in the Santa Cruz Mountains for generations. The quaint
tasting room, courtyard, and art gallery overlook the babbling
Soquel Creek. Come taste family specialties including Santa Cruz
Mountains wines, Italian varietals, and dessert-style wines from
pure, local fruit and honey.
David Bruce Winery – Producing premium varietals
of Petite Syrah, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and
Sagiovese, David Bruce Winery is a stop not to be missed. “Taste
the dedication" brought to producing the world's greatest
Pinot Noir. Your visit is sure to be a remembered experience.
Byington Winery
& Vineyard – Byington Winery Grand Chateau invites
you to explore their jaw-dropping wine cave. Taste the award winning
wines while enjoying the picnic BBQ area and bocce ball court,
all with a dazzling ocean view.
Bring a picnic…stop along the way at Carried
Away or Erik’s Deli
on Soquel Dr.
Option 3 – Savannah-Chanelle
Vineyards, Cooper-Garrod Vineyards,
Picchetti Winery, Testarossa
Vineyards, Fleming
Jenkins Tasting Room
Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards – Established in 1892,
and nestled above the Silicon Valley, this family owned and operated
winery produces premium Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and
Chardonnay. They also specialize in exceptional Pinot Noir.
Cooper-Garrod Vineyards – This family owned operation
first planted grapes in 1972. Now, award winning estate wines
including Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
and Viognier are produced from 28 acres of vineyard. Lace up your
boots and join the family at this amazing rustic horse ranch.
Picchetti Winery – Save yourself the drive to Napa;
experience Historic Picchetti Winery & Ranch. Just minutes
from San Jose, sample award-winning wines and see specialty gift
items. Try your luck chasing a flock of peacocks or enjoy a picnic
lunch at this gorgeous location.
Testarossa Vineyards
- Internationally recognized for outstanding Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
and Syrah, Testarossa Vineyards is located in downtown Los Gatos
at the historic 19th Century old Novitiate Winery built in 1888.
The winery is the oldest continuously operating winery in the
Santa Cruz Mountains and the Bay Area.
Fleming Jenkins Tasting Room - Coming early Spring to
45 W. Main St. in downtown Los Gatos
Enjoy a specialty lunch
in downtown Saratoga at one of the local restaurants nestled into
the hills…Bella Saratoga.
Weekend Tours
(Also includes options listed above)
Option 4 – Storrs
Winery, Pelican Ranch Winery,
Alexander Cellars, Beauregard
Vineyards
Storrs Winery – Come and enjoy handcrafted Chardonnays,
Zinfandels, Merlots and Petite Syrahs from selected vineyards
throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains in this decadent tasting room.
Located in downtown Santa Cruz, visit Storrs for a tasting experience
you are sure to never forget.
Pelican Ranch Winery
- This family owned and operated winery specializes in Rhone
and Burgundy wines from the best vineyards in California. Come
to taste the results: rich, full-flavored, complex wines.
Alexander Cellars
- This small winery and distillery is here solely to rejoice their
love and passion for making fine wines and spirits. They
hope you will enjoy the fruits and fermentations of their labor
and imbibe in their libations.
Beauregard Vineyards - Come to taste wine in stile at Beauregard's
Santa Cruz Wharf tasting room. Located just about Marini's
munchies candy shop, this is a perfect location to take in the
most famous views in Santa Cruz, visit with the local sea lions,
and taste some of the very best wines in this region. Beauregard
farms 80 acres in the appellation, and production is limited to
multiple small batches of extremely high end wines.
Treat yourselves to a spectacular lunch or dinner at Michael’s
on Main or Severino’s
Grill.
Option 5 - Bargetto
Winery, Hunter Hill Vineyard
& Winery, Soquel
Vineyards, Natal Vineyards
Bargetto Winery – The
Bargetto family have been making wine in the Santa Cruz Mountains
for generations. The quaint tasting room, courtyard, and art gallery
overlook the babbling Soquel Creek. Come taste family specialties
including Santa Cruz Mountains wines, Italian varietals, and dessert-style
wines from pure, local fruit and honey.
Hunter Hill Vineyard
& Winery – This boutique family winery is located
in the picturesque hills above Soquel Village. A unique selection
of award winning red wines including Estate Merlot, Pinot Noir,
Syrah and Zinfandel. The gazebo at the crest of a hill offers
a breathtaking view of the Monterey Bay and is a spectacular location
for a quaint picnic.
Soquel Vineyards – Specializing in Santa Cruz Mountains
and Stags Leap District Wines, varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. On Saturdays only, come to visit the
beautiful location and take in the ocean views.
Natal Vineyards - Natal Vineyards produces a variety
of delicious, hand crafted wines from grapes grown in Southern
Santa Cruz County on Five Star Farms, a premier California rose-growing
facility.
Option 6–
Fleming Jenkins
Tasting Room , Testarossa
Vineyards, Ridge Vineyards,
Savannah-Chanelle
Vineyards, Cooper-Garrod Vineyards,
Picchetti Winery, Thomas
Fogarty Winery & Vineyards
Fleming Jenkins
Tasting Room - Coming early Spring to 45 W. Main St.in downtown
Los Gatos.
Testarossa Vineyards
- Internationally recognized for outstanding Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
and Syrah, Testarossa Vineyards is located in downtown Los Gatos
at the historic 19th Century old Novitiate Winery built in 1888.
The winery is the oldest continuously operating winery in the
Santa Cruz Mountains and the Bay Area.
Ridge Vineyards – On the crest of the Santa Cruz
Mountains, Ridge Vineyards is breathtaking as well as the producer
of many fabulous varietals. Talk to the winemakers while sampling
some of Santa Cruz Mountains’ finest wines.
Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards – Established in 1892,
and nestled above the Silicon Valley, this family owned and operated
winery produces premium Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and
Chardonnay. They also specialize in exceptional Pinot Noir.
Cooper-Garrod Vineyards – This family owned operation
first planted grapes in 1972. Now, award winning estate wines
including Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
and Viognier are produced from 28 acres of vineyard. Lace up your
boots and join the family at this amazing rustic horse ranch.
Picchetti Winery – Save yourself the drive to Napa;
experience Historic Picchetti Winery & Ranch. Just minutes
from San Jose, sample award-winning wines and see specialty gift
items. Try your luck chasing a flock of peacocks or enjoy a picnic
lunch at this gorgeous location.
Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards – Specializing
in the creation of handmade wines from the Burgundian varietals
of their estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as Cabernet
and dry Gewuztraminer, Thomas Fogarty wines are worth the trip.
Venture up Highway 35 to find a spectacular view and spectacular
wines.
Enjoy a specialty lunch in downtown Saratoga at one of the infamous
local restaurants nestled into the hills…Bella
Saratoga or Viaggio.
Option 7– Burrell
School Vineyards, Silver Mountain
Vineyards,, Byington
Winery & Vineyard, David
Bruce Winery
Burrell School Vineyards – Located in the historic
1890 Burrell School House, this establishment produces Santa Cruz
Mountains Chardonnay and premium red varietals. Picnic in the
heirloom gazebo overlooking estate Chardonnay and Merlot vines.
Silver Mountain Vineyards – The mountain top winery
overlooks the Monterey Bay. The winemaker produces Chardonnay
from the estate of organic vines and purchases premium grapes
for Alloy, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. The view of the entire Monterey
Bay will sweep you off of your feet…so be sure to call for
an appointment.
Byington Winery
& Vineyard – Byington Winery Grand Chateau invites
you to explore their jaw-dropping wine cave. Taste the award winning
wines while enjoying the picnic BBQ area and bocce ball court,
all with a dazzling ocean view.
David Bruce Winery – Producing premium varietals
of Petite Syrah, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and
Sagiovese, David Bruce Winery is a stop not to be missed. “Taste
the dedication" brought to producing the world's greatest
Pinot Noir. Your visit is sure to be a remembered experience.
Stop along the way at New Leaf Community
Market for great deli sandwiches and picnic supplies.
Option 8-
Clos LaChance Wines, Fernwood
Cellars, Martin
Ranch, and Sarah's
Vineyard
Clos LaChance Wines-
Clos LaChance is a family owned winery located amongst the
rolling hills of San Martin. We specialize in Chardonnay
and Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains, as well as Rhone
and Bordeaux varietals from our Estate Vineyards. Picnic
facilities and Bocce Ball are available.
Fernwood Cellars- We are
a family-run winery in the southern tip of the appellation.
We specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon as well as Syrah, Chardonnay,
and Zinfandel all of which are estate grown. Open by invitation
only. Please call or visit our website for information.
Martin Ranch-
Handcrafted wines with a roadmap of tastes to delight any palate.
Award-winning, estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
and Nebbiolo wines, and exceptional wines from Syrah, Sangiovese,
Merlot, Petit Sirah, Zinfandel, and Sauvignon Blanc. Open
for Passport Saturdays, special events and by appointment.
Sarah's Vineyard-
At Sarah's Vineyard, we share a dream of forging fine food-friendly
wines that express the unique qualities of this secluded pastoral
area. We grow estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and source
other varietals from local vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountain
and Santa Clara Valley appellations.
Stop at Ragoots
for lunch or dinner! This is a friendly neighborhood bistro that
offers casual food with bold flavors at reasonable prices. 17305
Monterey Road #110, Morgan Hill (408)201-9200
~ PLEASE NOTE
- For parties of 6 or more it is highly recomended that you call
ahead to the wineries you will visit. THANK YOU!