"If I had to name the greatest estates in California, at least two, possibly three, would come from the Santa Cruz Mountains. These rugged hillsides above Silicon Valley are home to some of the most distinctive, pedigreed Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs and Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines readers will come across. " -Antonio Galloni
"If I had to name the greatest estates in California, at least two, possibly three, would come from the Santa Cruz Mountains. These rugged hillsides above Silicon Valley are home to some of the most distinctive, pedigreed Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs and Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines readers will come across. " -Antonio Galloni
BIG BASIN VINEYARDS
Our approach to wine growing is rooted in the Earth and refined by hand. Great wines are grown, not made so we farm organically, harvest by hand, ferment with native yeast, never filter or fine and use minimal sulfur. Ocean breezes, rocky soils, mountainous terrain establish the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountains as exceptional winegrowing terroir.
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Roussanne, Grenache, Rhone Blends 
Thursday: 12pm to 5pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm to 7pm
Sunday & Monday: 12pm to 5pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 564-7346
Website: www.bigbasinvineyards.com
Owner & Winemaker: Bradley Brown
BIG BASIN VINEYARDS
Our approach to wine growing is rooted in the Earth and refined by hand. Great wines are grown, not made so we farm organically, harvest by hand, ferment with native yeast, never filter or fine and use minimal sulfur. Ocean breezes, rocky soils, mountainous terrain establish the Santa Cruz and Gabilan Mountains as exceptional winegrowing terroir.
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Roussanne, Grenache, Rhone Blends
Thursday: 12pm to 5pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm to 7pm
Sunday & Monday: 12pm to 5pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 564-7346
Website: www.bigbasinvineyards.com
Owner & Winemaker: Bradley Brown
CINNABAR WINERY
Cinnabar is a family owned winery that reveres winemaking as a form of modern-day alchemy—the blending of science with a touch of nature's magic. Rooted in the Santa Cruz Mountains at our lively Saratoga Tasting Room, we partner with local growers to coax the transformation of the finest California grapes into distinct and delightfully approachable wines.
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhone Blends, Zinfandel 
Tuesday – Thursday: 12pm to 6pm; last tasting at 5:45pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm to 7pm; last tasting at 6:45pm
Sunday: 12pm to 6pm; last tasting at 5:45pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 867-1012
Website: www.cinnabarwinery.com
Owners: Jack & Karina Mudd
Winemaker: George Troquato
CINNABAR WINERY
Cinnabar is a family owned winery that reveres winemaking as a form of modern-day alchemy—the blending of science with a touch of nature's magic. Rooted in the Santa Cruz Mountains at our lively Saratoga Tasting Room, we partner with local growers to coax the transformation of the finest California grapes into distinct and delightfully approachable wines.
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhone Blends, Zinfandel
Tuesday – Thursday: 12pm to 6pm; last tasting at 5:45pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm to 7pm; last tasting at 6:45pm
Sunday: 12pm to 6pm; last tasting at 5:45pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 867-1012
Website: www.cinnabarwinery.com
Owners: Jack & Karina Mudd
Winemaker: George Troquato
COOPER GARROD VINEYARDS
The Garrod family began involvement with California agriculture and open space in 1893, purchasing lands from the Mount Eden Orchard and Vineyard Company. Our label recalls glorious apricot and prune blossoms which enhanced spring views from our hillside early in the previous century.
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Rhone Blends, Claret 
Monday - Friday: 12pm to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 5pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 867-7116
Website: www.cgv.com
Owners: The Cooper-Garrod Family
Winemaker: Bill Cooper
COOPER GARROD VINEYARDS
The Garrod family began involvement with California agriculture and open space in 1893, purchasing lands from the Mount Eden Orchard and Vineyard Company. Our label recalls glorious apricot and prune blossoms which enhanced spring views from our hillside early in the previous century.
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Rhone Blends, Claret
Monday - Friday: 12pm to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 5pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 867-7116
Website: www.cgv.com
Owners: The Cooper-Garrod Family
Winemaker: Bill Cooper
HOUSE FAMILY VINEYARDS
House Family Vineyards is a family-owned and operated business located on our 73-acre family compound above Saratoga, California. Our House Family Estate Wines are made from grapes grown in our Old Oak Vineyard located on the property. We also make wine with grapes sourced from hand picked California vineyards with complimentary terroir, farmed in the same high-touch style we employ on our own estate.
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Directions
Phone: (800) 975-7191
Website: www.housefamilyvineyards.com
Owner: Dave House
Winemaker: Jim Cargill
HOUSE FAMILY VINEYARDS
House Family Vineyards is a family-owned and operated business located on our 73-acre family compound above Saratoga, California. Our House Family Estate Wines are made from grapes grown in our Old Oak Vineyard located on the property. We also make wine with grapes sourced from hand picked California vineyards with complimentary terroir, farmed in the same high-touch style we employ on our own estate.
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Directions
Phone: (800) 975-7191
Website: www.housefamilyvineyards.com
Owner: Dave House
Winemaker: Jim Cargill
LEXINGTON WINE CO.
Lexington Wine Co brings wines born of high-elevation mountain vineyards in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountain AVA. It is our goal to offer wines that are singularly distinctive and representative of the remote and beautiful land that we farm.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Thursday & Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm to 7pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 647-2579
Website: www.lexingtonwines.com
Owner: Tom Fogarty, Jr.
Winemaker: Nathan Kandler
LEXINGTON WINE CO.
Lexington Wine Co brings wines born of high-elevation mountain vineyards in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountain AVA. It is our goal to offer wines that are singularly distinctive and representative of the remote and beautiful land that we farm.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Thursday & Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm to 7pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 647-2579
Website: www.lexingtonwines.com
Owner: Tom Fogarty, Jr.
Winemaker: Nathan Kandler
MINDEGO RIDGE VINEYARDS
Mindego Ridge is a small 10-acre Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard perched on a south facing, shale-laced slope 8 miles from the Pacific lovingly farmed and cared for by husband and wife owners, David & Stacey Gollnick. Our mission is to produce 100% estate grown, single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that authentically express the marine-influenced mountain terroir that is our home. Wines are crafted in small lots with minimal intervention by cool-climate virtuoso, Ehren Jordan.
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay 
Thursday & Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm to 7pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 647-2579
Website: www.mindegoridge.com
Owners: Dave & Stacey Gollnick
Winemaker: Ehren Jordan
MINDEGO RIDGE VINEYARDS
Mindego Ridge is a small 10-acre Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard perched on a south facing, shale-laced slope 8 miles from the Pacific lovingly farmed and cared for by husband and wife owners, David & Stacey Gollnick. Our mission is to produce 100% estate grown, single vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that authentically express the marine-influenced mountain terroir that is our home. Wines are crafted in small lots with minimal intervention by cool-climate virtuoso, Ehren Jordan.
Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Thursday & Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Friday & Saturday: 12pm to 7pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 647-2579
Website: www.mindegoridge.com
Owners: Dave & Stacey Gollnick
Winemaker: Ehren Jordan
RIDGE VINEYARDS
Nestled high up in the northern reaches of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and surrounded by historic vineyards, our Monte Bello Estate offers guests an unparalleled opportunity to experience our exceptional single-vineyard wines.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Rhone Blends, Merlot, Petite Sirah 
Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 4pm *Open to Public*
Monday - Friday *Reservation required*
Directions
Phone: (408) 867-3233
Website: www.ridgewine.com
Owner: Otsuka, U.S.
Winemaker: Eric Bauer
RIDGE VINEYARDS
Nestled high up in the northern reaches of the Santa Cruz Mountains, and surrounded by historic vineyards, our Monte Bello Estate offers guests an unparalleled opportunity to experience our exceptional single-vineyard wines.
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Rhone Blends, Merlot, Petite Sirah
Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 4pm *Open to Public*
Monday - Friday *Reservation required*
Directions
Phone: (408) 867-3233
Website: www.ridgewine.com
Owner: Otsuka, U.S.
Winemaker: Eric Bauer
SER WINERY
Ser is an artisanal winery based out of Santa Cruz, CA, specializing in varietal, vineyard designate, old world style wines, produced in a natural way to allow the expression of their varietal character and the vineyards from which they are sourced.
Varietals: Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Muscat
Thursday - Sunday: 2pm to 7pm
Directions
Phone: (831) 901-7806
Website: www.serwinery.com
Owner & Winemaker: Nicole Walsh
SER WINERY
Ser is an artisanal winery based out of Santa Cruz, CA, specializing in varietal, vineyard designate, old world style wines, produced in a natural way to allow the expression of their varietal character and the vineyards from which they are sourced.
Varietals: Syrah, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Muscat
Thursday - Sunday: 2pm to 7pm
Directions
Phone: (831) 901-7806
Website: www.serwinery.com
Owner & Winemaker: Nicole Walsh
SILVERTIP VINEYARDS
Founded on the principle that great wine can only come from a great source, Silvertip Vineyards began with the intent of producing wines that express the uniqueness of the soil and climate of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah
Thursday - Sunday: 2pm to 7pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 395-4200
Website: www.silvertipvineyards.com
Owner: The Nelson Family
Winemaker: Paul Stroth
SILVERTIP VINEYARDS
Founded on the principle that great wine can only come from a great source, Silvertip Vineyards began with the intent of producing wines that express the uniqueness of the soil and climate of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah
Thursday - Sunday: 2pm to 7pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 395-4200
Website: www.silvertipvineyards.com
Owner: The Nelson Family
Winemaker: Paul Stroth
THE MOUNTAIN WINERY
Visit The Mountain Winery Tasting Room and bask in Old World ambience. View historic Ansel Adams pictures that were taken of our property in the early days and imagine what Saratoga Village might have been like in the 1900s.
Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Thursday - Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 741-2822
Website: www.mountainwinery.com
Owner: Chateau Masson
Winemaker: Jeffrey Patterson
THE MOUNTAIN WINERY
Visit The Mountain Winery Tasting Room and bask in Old World ambience. View historic Ansel Adams pictures that were taken of our property in the early days and imagine what Saratoga Village might have been like in the 1900s.
Varietals: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Thursday - Sunday: 12pm to 5pm
Directions
Phone: (408) 741-2822
Website: www.mountainwinery.com
Owner: Chateau Masson
Winemaker: Jeffrey Patterson
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