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California Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara and Monterey Wine Touring Guide

Welcome to my California Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Clara and Monterey Wine Touring Guide. This page is continually being updated. Any errors are probably my typing. I've been enjoying wine touring in the area for a number of years and figured I'd pass on some information. This page is ENTIRELY Non-Commercial! I have no connection to any winery except as a happy consumer and occasional visitor. I hope you enjoy visiting some of these places on your search for the pleasure of wine. Hey...tell 'em SteveO sent you.

This area has some very nice tasting rooms. Some of them can be tricky to find so a good map will come in handy. Check the wine associations pages for maps. This area makes some very nice Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as well as other varietals.

Any feedback is welcome at my address at otruba@californiawineryguide.com.

Last Updated: 16 May 2006

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Wineries

Ahlgren Vineyard: 20320 Highway Nine, Boulder Creek, CA 95006; (831) 338-6071, (800)338-6071. Fax: (831)338-9111. Tasting/Sales, Saturdays 12-4.; Located in the cellar beneath the Ahlgrens' mountain home.; Email: ahlgren@ahlgrenvineyard.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Semillon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo, Syrah; Visit their Web Page: Ahlgren Vineyard; Go to Top

Alexander Cellars: 427A Swift Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 471-9090. Open Fri-Sun 12-5.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Zinfandel; Visit their Web Page: Alexander Cellars; Go to Top

Alfaro Family Vineyards: 496 Hames Rd., Corralitos, CA 95076; (831) 728-5172. Open by appointment only.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir; Visit their Web Page: Alfaro Family Vineyards; Go to Top

Andersen Vineyards: P.O. Box 1117, Felton, CA 95018; (831) 336-3525; Not open to public for tasting; Visit their Web Page: Andersen Vineyards; Go to Top

Aptos Vineyard: 7278 Mesa Drive, Aptos, CA 95003.; (831) 688-3856. Small vineyard/ Sales only. No tasting room available.; Aptos Vineyard/Pinot Noir. Produced and bottled by Devlin Winery.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir; Go to Top

Aptos Creek Vineyard: 520 Nisene Meadows Ct., Aptos, CA 95003; (831) 684-1680.; Visit their Web Page: Aptos Creek Vineyards; Go to Top

Bargetto Winery: 3535 N. Main Street, Soquel, CA 95073.; (831) 475-2258, (800) 4-BARGETTO, FAX (831)475-2664; Tasting room daily 12-5 pm.; Bargetto Winery produces award-winning wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains, Established in 1933.; Email: RBargetto@aol.com; Visit their Web Page: Bargetto Winery; Go to Top

Baywood Cellars: 381 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940.; (831) 645-9035, FAX (831)645-9345; Tasting room Daily from 11am-9pm.; Email: mail@baywoodcellars.com; Visit their Web Page: Baywood Cellars; Go to Top

Bear Creek Vineyard Company: 21428 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030.; (408) 395-3718. Open on Passport Days?; Varietals Produced: Semillon, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Carignan.; Go to Top

Beauregard Vineyards: PO Box 2809, Santa Cruz, CA 95063; (831) 425-7777.; Tasting Room on Santa Cruz Peer, Open 1-6 daily; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel; Visit their Web Page: Beauregard Vineyards; Go to Top

Bernardus: Post Office Box 1800, 5 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924.; (831) 659-1900 (800) 223-2533, Fax: (831) 659-1676.; Tasting Room open daily 11-5.; Email: info@bernardus.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir; Visit their Web Page: Bernardus Vineyard and Winery; Go to Top

Big Basin Vineyards: 830 Memory Lane, Boulder Creek, CA 95006; (831) 345-8225. FAX (831) 338-8050.; Visit their Web Page: Big Basin Vineyards; Go to Top

Blackstone Winery: 800 South Alta St., Gonzales, CA 93926; (831)675-5341. FAX (831)675-2611. Open daily 11-4.; Visit their Web Page: Blackstone Winery; Go to Top

Richard Boyer Wines: P.O. Box 7267, Spreckles, CA 93962-7267.; (831) 455-1885. FAX (831) 455-8019; Tastings at A Taste of Monterey, 700 Cannery Row, Monterey; Winery Tastings and Tours by appointment only please.; Email: boyer@usawines.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah; Visit their Web Page: Boyer Winery; Go to Top

Bonny Doon Vineyard: 10 Pine Flat Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.; (831) 425-3625. Tasting Room (831)425-4518. FAX (831) 425-3528; Open 11-5:00, daily.; Nine miles north of Santa Cruz off Route 1. Specialize in Rhone/Italian varietals/blends.; Visit their Web Page: Bonny Doon; Go to Top

Burrell School Winery: 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030.; (408) 353-6290. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 11-5 p.m.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Valedictorian (Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend); Visit their Web Page: Burrell School Winery; Go to Top

Byington Winery and Vineyard: 21850 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030.; (408) 354-1111. Open daily 11-5. 5.5 miles from Highway 17.; Picnic-BBQ area with ocean view.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer, Marsanne, Pinot noir, Sauvignon blanc, Viognier, Saignée, Alliage blend (red), Liage blend (white); Visit their Web Page: Byington; Go to Top

Carmel Bay Winery: P.O. Box 2496, Carmel CA 93921; (408) 375-2292; Go to Top

Chaine D'Or Vineyards: Woodside, CA.; (650) 851-8977. Fax (650) 851-0145. Open by invitation only, please call for information.; Above the town of Woodside they grow Cabernet and Chardonnay grapes to produce a tiny quantity of handmade wines.; Visit their Web Page: Chaine D'Or Vineyards; Go to Top

Chalone Vineyards: Post Office Box 518, Stonewall Canyon Road (Highway 146 W.), Soledad, CA 93960.; (831) 678-1717 Fax: (831) 678-2742.; Tasting Room open Sat & Sun 11:30-5. Weekdays by appointment only; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir; Visit their Web Page: Chalone Vineyard; Go to Top

Chateau Christina Joyce Vineyard: 60 Via Milpitas St., Carmel, CA 93924.; (831) 659-0312, Fax: (831) 422-7577.; Varietals Produced: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Syrah; Visit their Web Page: Chateau Christina; Go to Top

Chateau Julien Wine Estate: 8940 Carmel Valley, Carmel, CA 93923.; (831) 624-2600, Fax: (831) 624-6138.; Tasting Room open Mon - Fri 8-5, Sat & Sun 11-5.; Email: galante@usawines.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Johannisberg Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon; Visit their Web Page: Chateau Julien Wine Estate; Go to Top

Chateau Sinnet: 13746 Center Street, Carmel Valley, CA 93924; (831) 659-2244. Fax(831)659-2171.; Open 12-5 Sun, Mon, Thur, 12-6 Fri, Sat; Visit their Web Page: Chateau Sinnet; Go to Top

Cinnabar Vineyards and Winery: 23000 Congress Springs Rd., P.O. Box 245, Saratoga, CA 95070.; (408) 741-5858. By appointment only and on Passport Weekends; Call for information.; Visit their Web Page: Cinnabar; Go to Top

Cloninger Cellars: 1645 River Rd., Salinas CA 93908.; (831) 675-9463. Tasting Room open daily 11-4. Fri-Sun 11-5; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon; Go to Top

Clos LaChance Wines: 1 Hummingbird Lane, San Martin, CA 95046.; (408) 686-1050. 1-800-ITS-WINE. FAX (408) 696-1052.; Open daily 11-4.; Email: admin@clos.com; A small, family run wine business, Produces premium, limited distribution Chardonnay, Pint Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.; Visit their Web Page: Clos LaChance Wines; Go to Top

Clos Tita: 4 Kendall Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95066; (831) 439-9235. Call for info.; Varietals Produced: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon; Visit their Web Page: Clos Tita; Go to Top

Cobblestone Cellars: Drawer A, Soledad, CA 93960.; (408) 758-1686 Fax: (831) 758-9769.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay; Go to Top

Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards: 22645 Garrod Road, Saratoga, CA 95070.; (408) 867-7116. FAX (408) 741-1169; Open weekdays 12-5, weekends 11-5.; Email: wine@cgv.com; The Cooper and Garrod families produce award-winning Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc from 21 acres of estate-grown grapes overlooking Silicon Valley.; Directions: From San Francisco or San Jose take Highway 280 to Highway 85 South then the De Anza Blvd exit towards Saratoga. Right onto Pierce Road. After 2.8 miles, right onto Mount Eden Road. After 1 mile, right at the "Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards" sign.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon; Visit their Web Page: Cooper-Garrod; Go to Top

Cordon Creek Winery: (408) 292-6252. Fax (408) 295-2629.; Visit their Web Page: Cordon Creek; Go to Top

Crescini Wines: P.O. Box 216, Soquel, CA 95073.; (831) 462-1466. Please call for an appointment and directions.; Founded in 1980, Crescini Wines is a small family owned winery located in the beautiful Soquel Valley. Specialize in Premium red wines.; Go to Top

Cronin Vineyards: 11 Old La Honda Road, Woodside, CA 94062.; (650) 851-1452. Visitors with appointments welcome; This tiny winery, overlooking the San Francisco Bay and Portola Valley, carefully nurtures small quantities of Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir.; Go to Top

David Bruce Winery: 21439 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030.; (408) 354-4214 or (800) 397-9972. Fax (408) 395-5478.; Tasting 12-5 daily, 11-5 weekends.; Exactly five miles up Bear Creek Road from Highway 17.; Varietals Produced: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Petite Syrah.; Visit their Web Page: David Bruce; Go to Top

Deer Valley: PO Box 780, 800 South Alta St., Gonzales, CA 93926; (831)675-2481 FAX (831)675-2611; Tastings at A Taste of Monterey, 700 Cannery Row, Monterey; Email: deervalley@usawines.com; Go to Top

Devlin Wine Cellars??: P.O. Box 728, Soquel, CA 95073; (831) 476-7288. Fax (831) 479-9043. Tasting room is open weekends 12-5 pm.; Take the Park Ave. exit off of Hwy 1 and drive away from the ocean. Follow the signs to the end of Park Ave. about 1.5 miles from Hwy 1.; Go to Top

Elliston Vineyards: 463 Kilkare Rd., Sunol, CA 94586; (925) 862-2377. Tasting 11-5 weekends.; Visit their Web Page: Elliston Wines; Go to Top

Equinox: 290 Igo Way, Boulder Creek, CA 95006.; (831) 338-2646. Open by appointment only.; EQUINOX exclusively produces "methode champenoise" sparkling wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Extremely limited production of barrel-fermented Chardonnay blanc de blancs.; Visit their Web Page: Equinox; Go to Top

Estancia/Pinnacles Vineyard: Post Office Box 407, Rutherford, CA 94573.; (707) 963-7111 Fax: (707) 963-7867.; Tours and tastings by appointment; Email: estancia@usawines.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Meritage White and Pinot Noir; Visit their Web Page: Estancia; Go to Top

Fellom Ranch Vineyards: 17075 Montebello Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014-5439; (408) 741-0206. Open by appointment only.; Produce limited quantities of Cabernet and Zinfandel.; Visit their Web Page: Fellom Ranch; Go to Top

Fernwood Cellars: 7137 Redwood Retreat Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020; (408) 848-0611. Open by appointment only; Varietals Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah; Visit their Web Page: Fernwood Cellars; Go to Top

Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery: 16387 Aztec Ridge, Los Gatos, CA 95030; Visit their Web Page: Fleming Jenkins Vineyards; Go to Top

Fortino Winery: 4525 Hecker Pass Rd. Gilroy, CA 95020-8807; (408) 842-3305 Fax: (408) 842-8636; Tasting daily 10 - 5 pm, Tours by Appointment; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Johannisberg Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignon, Grenache, Montanico, Sauvignon Vert, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, French Columbard, Charbono, Ruby Cabernet; Visit their Web Page: Fortino; Go to Top

Galante Vineyard: 18181 Cacaugua Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924; 1-800-GALANTE. Tours and Tastings by appointment only; Email: web@galantevineyards.com; Varietals Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot; Visit their Web Page: Galante Vineyards; Go to Top

Generosa Winery: 22630 Hutchinson Rd. Los Gatos, CA 95033; (408) 286-1016. Open by appointment only.; Visit their Web Page: Generosa Winery; Go to Top

Georis Winery: 4 Pilot Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924; (831)659-1050. (800)625-2610. Tastings daily 11-3. Tours by appointment.; Varietals Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot; Visit their Web Page: Georis Winery; Go to Top

Glenwood Oaks Winery: 2364 Bean Creek Rd., Scotts Valley, CA 95066; (831) 461-0668.; Tastings at Roudin Smith Vineyard, 2364 Bean Creek Rd., Scotts Valley Saturday 2-4:30pm; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah; Visit their Web Page: Glenwood Oaks Winery; Go to Top

Emilio Guglielmo Winery: 1480 East Main Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA 95037-3201; (408) 779-2145, FAX (408) 779-3166; Tours & Tastings open 10-5 daily; Email: Info@guglielmowinery.com; Visit their Web Page: Guglielmo Winery; Go to Top

Hallcrest Vineyards: 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA 95018.; (831) 335-4441. (800)699-9463. Open daily from 11-5:30; Picnic and wine tasting their sunny deck overlooking Riesling vineyard.; Visit their Web Page: Hallcrest Vineyards; Go to Top

Hecker Pass Winery: 4605 Hecker Pass Hwy. Gilroy, CA 95020; (408) 842-8755 Fax: (408) 842-9799; Tasting: Daily - 9 am to 5 pm, Tours: By appointment; Picnic facilities: Yes; Visit their Web Page: Hecker Pass WInery; Go to Top

Heller Estate: 69 West Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93922.; (831) 659-6220 Fax: (831) 659-6226; Tasting Room Open Mon - Thurs 11-5, Fri - Sun 11-5:30.; Email: tastingroom@hellerestate.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon; Visit their Web Page: Heller Estate; Go to Top

Hunter Hill: 7099 Glen Haven Road, Soquel, California 95073; (831) 465-9294. FAX (831) 475-5060; Open Saturdays 11-3; Email: info@hunterhillwines.com; Visit their Web Page: Hunter Hill; Go to Top

J. Lohr Winery: 1000 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126.; (408) 288-5057, Fax (408) 993-2276.; Tasting Room Hours: 10-5 Daily, Tours on Sat/Sun at 11 am and 2 pm.; Varietals Produced: "Riverstone" Chardonnay, "Bay Mist" Johannisberg Riesling, "Wildflower" Gamay and Late Harvest Johannisberg Riesling; Visit their Web Page: J. Lohr; Go to Top

Jekel Vineyards: 40155 Walnut Avenue, P.O. Box 336, Greenfield, CA 93927.; (831) 674-5522 Fax (831) 674-3769.; Tasting Room open daily 10-5.; Email: jekel@usawines.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Johannisberg Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbe, Meritage Red and Late Harvest Johannisberg Riesling; Visit their Web Page: Jekel Vineyards; Go to Top

Jocelyn Wines: 15127 Sperry Lane, Saratoga, CA 95070.; 440 Atlas Peak Rd, Napa, CA 94558 (707) 257-2821.; (707) 257-2821.; (877) LJWINES. Open by Appointment.; Visit their Web Page: Jocelyn; Go to Top

Jory Winery: PO Box 599, Paso Robles, CA., 93447; (800) 632-8059; Tasting: Not Available Tours: Not Available; Visit their Web Page: Jory; Go to Top

Joullian Vineyards, Ltd.: 2 Village Drive, Suite A, Carmel Valley, CA 93924.; (831) 659-2800 Fax (831) 659-2800. Tastings 11-5 daily; Email: info@joullian.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel; Visit their Web Page: Joullian Vineyards; Go to Top

Kathryn Kennedy Winery: 13180 Pierce Road, Saratoga, CA 95070.; (408) 867-4170. FAX (408) 867-9463. Not open to the public.; Visit their Web Page: Kathryn Kennedy; Specializing in Estate Cabernet Sauvignon.; Go to Top

Kirigin Cellars: 11550 Watsonville Road, Gilroy, CA 95020; (408) 847-8827. Fax: (408) 842-3792; Tasting: Daily 10-5pm; Visit their Web Page: Kirigin Cellars; Go to Top

Thomas Kruse Winery: 4390 Hecker Pass Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020-8806; (408) 842-7016; Tasting daily 12-5 pm. Tours Available by Appointment; Call for appointment for groups of 8 or more; Email: tkwinery@aol.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Riesling, Methode Champenoise Sparkling Wine; Go to Top

La Rusticana Vineyards: 15700 Kennedy Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032; (408) 358-1232. not open to the public; Go to Top

Lockwood Vineyard: 24600 Silver Cloud Ct, Ste 104, Monterey, CA 93902.; (831) 642-9200. Tastings at Taste of Monterey; Email: lockwood@usawines.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Johannisberg Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Late Harvest Johannisberg Riesling, Refosco Alfresco and Refosco Classico; Visit their Web Page: Lockwood Vineyards; Go to Top

Loma Prieta Winery: 26985 Loma Prieta Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033; (408) 353-3743; Go to Top

Mann Cellars: 7475 Crews Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020; (408) 847-1557. No Tasting Room; Go to Top

Mariana Winery & Saratoga Vineyards: 23600 Congress Springs Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070.; (408) 741-2930. Fax (408) 867-4824. Open daily, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.; Located at the historic Villa Monmartre and Vineyard, established in 1892;; Mariani Vineyards specializes in estate produced Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, and Carignane.; Go to Top

Marilyn Remark Winery: 645 River Rd., Salinas CA 93908.; (831) 455-9310.; Visit their Web Page: Marilyn Remark Winery; Go to Top

Martin Ranch Winery: 6675 Redwood Retreat Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020; (408) 842-9197.; Visit their Web Page: Martin Ranch Winery; Go to Top

McHenry Vineyard: 330 11th Street, (Winery: 6821 Bonny Doon Road), Davis, CA 95616.; (530) 756-3202. Annual open house by invitation to mailing list & on Passport Weekends.; McHenry Vineyard is a small, family owned winery in the Bonny Doon area of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Specializes in Pinot Noir.; Visit their Web Page: McHenry Vineyard; Go to Top

Mer Soleil: Santa Lucia Highlands Appellation; P.O. Box 35, Rutherford, CA; (707) 967-3014. Fax: (707) 963-5958; Visit their Web Page: Mer Soleil; Go to Top

Michael Martella Wine: 17287 Skyline Blvd., Box 103, Woodside, CA 94062; (650) 851-6777; Visit their Web Page: Michael Martella Winery; Go to Top

Mirassou Champagne Cellars: 300 College Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95032; 408.395.3790 Fax: 408.395.5830; Tasting: Wednesday through Sunday - noon to 5 pm; Visit their Web Page: Mirassou Vineyards; Go to Top

Monterey Peninsula Winery: P.O. Box 460, Rutherford, CA 94573.; (707) 963-9783 FAX (707) 963-3593. Tastings at Taste of Monterey; Varietals Produced: Cabernet Sauvignon; Go to Top

The Monterey Vineyard: Post Office Box 780, 800 So. Alta Street, Gonzales, CA 93926.; (831) 675-4060 Fax: (831) 675-4019. Tasting Room open daily 11-4.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Classic White and Classic Red; Go to Top

Morgan Winery: 590 Brunken Avenue, Suite C, Salinas, CA 93901.; (831) 751-7777. Fax: (831) 751-7780. Tasting at Taste of Monterey; Varietals Produced: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc; Visit their Web Page: Morgan Winery; Go to Top

Mount Eden Vineyards: 22020 Mt. Eden Road, Saratoga, CA 95070.; (888) 865-9463. FAX (408) 867-4329.; Tours are given with an appointment.; Produce estate bottled Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay from old historic vineyards. In addition, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Edna Valley are offered.; Visit their Web Page: Mount Eden Vineyards; Go to Top

The Mountain Winery: 14831 Pierce Road, Saratoga, CA 95070; (408) 741-2822. Open Wed-Sun 1-4; Visit their Web Page: The Mountain Winery; Go to Top

Muccigrosso Vineyards: 21450 Bear Creek Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95033; (408) 354-0821; Visit their Web Page: Muccigrosso Vineyards; Go to Top

Natal Vineyard: 1310 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville, CA 95076; (831) 750-0271. Open Passport Days; Go to Top

Naumann Vineyards: 16505 Montebello Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014; (408) 867-7871; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel; Visit their Web Page: Naumann Vineyards; Go to Top

Nicholson Vineyards: 2800 Pleasant Valley Rd., Aptos, CA 95003; (831) 761-5540; Varietals Produced: Merlot; Visit their Web Page: Nicholson Vineyards; Go to Top

Obester Winery Nebbia: 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.; (650) 726-9463. Open Daily 10- 5.; On Hwy. 92 east of Half Moon Bay.; Obester Winery is most noted for its white varietal wines.; Visit their Web Page: Obester - Nebbia; Go to Top

Oliver Curtis: 1253 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126; (408) 476-0472. (650) 714-2444.; Working to get updated info was produced under bond and sold at Page Mill Winery; Visit their Web Page: Oliver Curtis; Go to Top

The Organic Wine Works: 379 Felton Empire Road, Felton, CA 95018.; (800) OWW-WINE or (800) 699-9463. Open daily from 11:00 to 5:30 pm. Please call for directions.; Taste the certified, organically grown and processed, non-sufited wines.; Visit their Web Page: Organic Wine Works; Go to Top

Osocalis: 5579 Old San Jose Rd. Soquel, CA 95073; (831)477-1718. fax (831) 479-4478. Open by appointment; "We produce alambic brandies and Norman style dry cider. Our cider is produced solely from orchards of the Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation. Our brandies (grape and apple) as well as our eau de vieaux are produced in an alambic still using traditional methods. Please call for an appointment."; Visit their Web Page: Osocalis; Go to Top

P & M Staiger: 1300 Hopkins Gulch Road, Boulder Creek, CA 95006.; (831) 338-4346. Open by appointment, call for directions.; Produce only Estate-bottled Cabernet/Merlot and Chardonnay from our own vineyard about Boulder Creek.; Visit their Web Page: P & M Staiger; Go to Top

Page Mill Winery: 13686 Page Mill Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022.; (650) 948-0958. Open by appointment. Opening new location in Livermore.; Visit their Web Page: Page Mill Winery; Go to Top

Paraiso Springs Vineyards: 38060 Paraiso Springs Road,Drawer A, Soledad, CA 93960.; (831) 678-0300. Fax: (831) 678-2584; Tasting Room open Mon-Fri 12-4, Sat & Sun 11-5.; Email: paraiso@usawines.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Johannisberg Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir and Late Harvest Riesling; Visit their Web Page: Paraiso Springs Vineyards; Go to Top

Park Wine Company: 675 Sharon Park Drive #219, Menlo Park, CA 94025.; (415) 854-6167. Call for more information.; The Varner and Foxglove labels represent the efforts of Bob and Jim Varner - Growers since 1980 in the Northern Santa Cruz Mountains. The wines are available locally.; Visit their Web Page: Park Wine; Go to Top

Pastel Winery??: 3000 Aborn Rd., San Jose, CA 95135; (408) 274-4000. FAX (408) 270-5881; Email: comments@pastelwine.com; Visit their Web Page: Pastel Winery??; Go to Top

Pavona Wines: Post Office Box 5664, Monterey, CA 93944.; (831) 646-1506 Fax: (831) 649-8919. Tastings at Taste of Monterey; Email: pavona@usawines.com; Varietals Produced: Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir; Visit their Web Page: Pavona Wines; Go to Top

Pedrizzetti Winery: 1645 San Pedro Ave. Morgan Hill, CA 95037-9652; (408) 779-7389. Fax: (408) 779-9083; Open daily - 9 am to 5 pm Tours: By appointment; Email: pedwines@pacbell.net; Visit their Web Page: Pedrizzetti Winery; Go to Top

Pelican Ranch Wines: 402 Ingalis St., Santa Cruz, CA.; (831) 426-6911. Open Friday-Sunday 12-5; Visit their Web Page: Pelican Ranch; Go to Top

Pessagno Winery: 22704 Picador Drive, Corral de Tierra, CA 93908; (831) 484-1154. Fax: (831) 484-1153.; Visit their Web Page: Pessagno Winery; Go to Top

Picchetti Winery: 13100 Montebello Rd., Cupertino, CA 95014.; (408) 741-1310. FAX (408)269-8565.; Tasting and sales daily 11-5 pm.; Specializing in Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon.; Picnic area. Call for directions. 1880's historic winery ranch.; Visit their Web Page: Picchetti Winery; Go to Top

Pietra Santa Vineyard & Winery??: 10034 Cienega Rd., Hollister, CA 95023.; (831) 636-1991. FAX (831) 636-1929.; Tasting and sales by appointment.; Visit their Web Page: Pietra Santa Vineyard & Winery; Go to Top

Pinder Winery: 165 Cristich Lane, Campbell, CA 95008; (877) 684-2601 Fax (877) 684-2601; Tasting Sat 9-3; Visit their Web Page: Pinder Winery; Go to Top

Rapazzini Winery: 4350 Monterey Rd. Gilroy, CA 95020-8029; (408) 842-5649. Tasting: Daily 9-5(Winter) 9-6 (Summer); Tours: Daily - Tour groups welcome. Located on Hwy 101 just south of Gilroy.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Johannisberg Riesling, White Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chateau de Garlic, Apribella, Cream Marsala, Tawny Port, Berry Berry and Raspberry Delight; Visit their Web Page: Rapazzini Winery; Go to Top

Ridge Vineyards: 17100 Monte Bello Road, Box 1810, Cupertino, CA 95014.; (408) 867-3233. FAX (408) 868-1350; Tasting Saturday and Sunday 11-4.; Directions: 280 to Foothill Expressway Exit. South on Foothill Blvd. for 3 miles. Turn right on Montebello Road and proceed 4.4 miles to 17100.; Visit their Web Page: Ridge; Go to Top

River Ranch Vineyard: P.O. Box 167, 50 La Rancheria Road, Monterey, CA 93940.; (831) 375-2456 Fax (831) 373-4212; Email: riverranch@usawines.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; Visit their Web Page: River Ranch Vineyards; Go to Top

River Run Vintners: 65 Rogge Lane, Watsonville, CA 95076.; (831) 726-3112. Open by appointment; Located off Hwy. 129 nine miles east of Hwy 1 and 5 miles west of Hwy 101. Produce Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Zinfandels.; Visit their Web Page: River Run; Go to Top

Robert Talbott Vineyards: P.O. Box 776, Gonzales, CA 93926.; (831) 675-3000 FAX (831) 675-3120; Tasting Room: 53 W Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley. Open Thur-Mon 11-5; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir; Visit their Web Page: Robert Talbott Vineyards; Go to Top

Roudon-Smith Winery: 2364 Bean Creek Rd., Santa Cruz, CA; (831)438-1244; Open Saturday 11:00 - 4:30 pm. Open Sunday by appointment.; Custom labeling, reserve wines and large bottles available. Located 2.5 miles north of Scotts Valley Drive.; Visit their Web Page: Roudon-Smith Winery; Go to Top

Salamandre Wine Cellars: 108 Don Carlos Drive, Aptos, CA 95003.; (831) 685-0321. Call for information and directions.; Make distinctive Chardonnay, Merlot and small lots of exceptional local varietals. Host several open houses each season.; Visit their Web Page: Salamandre Wine Cellars; Go to Top

San Saba Vineyards: 35801 Foothill Rd, Soledad, CA 93960; (831) 678-2212. (800) 998-7222. Open Tues-Sun 11-5.; Tasting Room: 19E Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel Valley Village; (831) 659-7322. Open Tues-Sun 11-5.; Email: sansaba@sansaba.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; Visit their Web Page: San Saba; Go to Top

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard: P.O. Box 1592, felton, CA 95018.; (831) 335-4242. Call for an appointment.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Duriff; Visit their Web Page: Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard; Go to Top

Sarah's Vineyard: 4005 Hecker Pass Hwy., Gilroy, CA 95020; 408.842.4278 Fax: 408.842.3252; Tasting Saturdays Noon - 4pm. Tours By appointment; Visit their Web Page: Sarah's Vineyard; Go to Top

Saratoga Estate: 13765 Pierce Rd., Saratoga, CA 95070; (408) 868-0461. Open by appointment; Visit their Web Page: Saratoga Estate; Go to Top

Saratoga Hills Vintners??: P.O. Box 2033, Saratoga, CA 95070; (408) 741-5594.; Go to Top

Savannah Chanelle Vineyards: 23600 Congress Springs Rd. Saratoga, CA 95070.; (408) 741-2930. Fax:(408) 867-4824; Open daily 11-5. Tours by appointment.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, and Carignane.; Visit their Web Page: Savannah Chanelle; Go to Top

Scheid Vineyards: Hwy 101 and Hobson Avenue between Greenfield and King City.; Phone: 888-4SVIWINE, 831-386-0316, Fax: 831-386-0127.; Tasting Room open daily 11-5.; Email: scheid@usawines.com; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon; Visit their Web Page: Scheid Vineyards; Go to Top

Silver Mountain Vineyards: P.O. Box 3636, Santa Cruz, CA 95063.; (408) 353-2278. Call for an appointment.; The mountain top winery and vineyard overlooks the Monterey Bay. Produce limited quantities of premium-quality Chardonnay, Cabernet and Zinfandel.; Visit their Web Page: Silver Mountain Vineyards; Go to Top

Smith & Hook Winery and Hahn Estates: 37700 Foothill Rd., Soledad, CA 93960; (831) 678-2132 FAX (831) 678-2005. Tasting Room open daily 11 am-4 pm.; Varietals Produced: Viognier, Chardonnay.Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon; Visit their Web Page: Smith & Hook Winery and Hahn Estates; Go to Top

Solis Winery: 3920 Hecker Pass Rd. Gilroy, CA. 95020-8805; (408) 847-6306. FAX (408) 847-5188; Tasting daily 11 - 5 pm, Tours by Appointment; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Moscato Canelli, Sangiovese, Carignane, Johannusberg Riesling; Visit their Web Page: Solis Winery; Go to Top

Sones Cellars: 412 Swift St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 818-1405; Visit their Web Page: Sones cellars; Go to Top

Sonnet Wine Cellars: P.O. Box 2187, Los Gatos, CA 95031; (408) 353-4520; Visit their Web Page: Sonnet Wine Cellars; Go to Top

Soquel Vineyards: 8063 Glen Haven Road, Soquel, CA 95073.; (831) 462-9045. Open Saturdays 11-4.; Visit their Web Page: Solquel Vineyards; Go to Top

Storrs Winery: Old Sash Mill, 303 Potrero Street, No. 35, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 458-5030. Tasting and sales: Fridays thru Mondays 12:00-5:00 pm.; Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot and Gewurztraminer -- from selected vineyards throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains.; Visit their Web Page: Storrs Winery; Go to Top

Sycamore Creek Vineyards: 12775 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill CA 95037-9133; (408) 779-4738 Fax: (408) 779-5873; Tasting Saturday and Sunday 11:30-5, Tours: By appointment; Go to Top

Talbott Vineyards: 53 West Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93901.; (831) 659-3500. Open Thursday through Monday, 11am - 5 pm.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir; Visit their Web Page: Robert Talbott Vineyards; Go to Top

Testarossa: 300-A College Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030; (408) 354-6150. Fax: (408) 354-8250; Tastings 11-5 daily.; Email: wine@testarossa.com; Visit their Web Page: Testarossa; Go to Top

Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards: 19501 Skyline Dr., Woodside, CA.; (650) 851-6777. FAX (650) 851-5840.; Open Thurs-Sun 11-5.; Specialize in handmade wines from the Burgundian varietals of their estate vineyards as well as Cabernet and dry Gewurztraminer from other top-rated California vineyards.; Visit their Web Page: Thomas Fogerty Winery; Go to Top

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Troquato Vineyards: 247 More Ave., Los Gatos, California. 95030; (408) 866-6700. Wine Tasting and tours not available at this time. Call for info.; Famiy owned and operated producing Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel available in local stores. Call for information.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon (Future plantings: Merlot, Viognier); Go to Top

Trout Gulch Vineyards: 3875 Trout Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 95003; (831) 688-4380. Not open to the public.; Produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir made from grapes grown on the mountain estate.; Visit their Web Page: Trout Gulch Vineyards; Go to Top

Ventana Vineyards: 2999 Monterey-Salinas Hwy, Monterey, CA 93940.; (831) 372-7415. Tasting Room open daily 11-5.; Email: Info@VentanaWines.com; Varietals Produced: Riesling, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Suavignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Dry Rosado; Visit their Web Page: Ventana Vineyards; Go to Top

Vidovich Vineyards: 18101 Montebello Rd., Cupertino, CA 95065; (408) 738-4444 x20; Go to Top

Vine Hill Winery: 2300 Jarvis Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95065; (831) 427-0436; Go to Top

Windy Oak Estate Vineyards & Winery: 380 Sweetwood Way, Corralitos, CA 95076; (831) 786-9463. (831) 724-9577.; Varietals Produced: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir; Visit their Web Page: Windy Oaks Estate; Go to Top

Woodside Vineyards: 340 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside, CA 94062.; (650) 851-3144. Open festival weekends.; Estate bottled wines include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter from century-old la Questa Vineyards. 1.4 miles west of Woodside town center.; Visit their Web Page: Woodside Vineyards; Go to Top

Zanger Vineyards/Casa de Fruta Orchard Resort: 6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy. Hollister, CA 95023; 408.637.0051 Fax: 408.637.1293; Tasting: Daily - 9 am to 5 pm (Winter), 9 am to 7 pm (Summer); Visit their Web Page: Casa de Fruta; Go to Top

Zayante Vineyards: 420 Old Mount Road, Felton, CA 95018.; (408) 335-7992. Call for an appointment.; A small family-owned winery that specialized in Estate grown Santa Cruz Mountain wines.; Visit their Web Page: Zayante Vineyard; Go to Top

Steve Otruba

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