December 27, 2011
To close out our wine coverage for 2011, we decided to round up some of our favorite bottles from the past year as well as invite wineries to submit their own favorites. Submissions were divided into categories based on their type and/or varietal compositions. (A minimum of 10 submissions were required to create a category.) ...
December 12, 2011
The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association invites you to enjoy the wineries of this extraordinary appellation! As a Passport holder, we welcome you to explore this unique viticultural region and become acquainted with the incredible diversity of the wines and winemakers therein. Passport wineries will be open from 11:00am to 5:00pm, as well as during ...
November 22, 2011
Holiday, Celebration: Fresh Christmas trees, amazing local wines, unique ornaments, fabulous foods, party supplies, holiday pies, great gifts…it’s all happening on the Summit, through December 24th! Fee: $25 Time: Varies Phone Number: (408) 353.2186
October 10, 2011
When: November 13, 20113-7 P.M. Where: Opera House in Los Gatos What: A tasting of Cabernet based wines all grown and produced in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Cost: $75 per person Premier Cruz is the first exclusively Cabernet tasting of the Santa Cruz Mountains Wines. Guests will have an opportunity to sample some of the ...
September 23, 2011
Get away to Half Moon Bay, known for beautiful views, great food and fabulous wine. Live the good life by attending the Half Moon Bay Food & Wine Fare, Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Oceano Hotel & Spa, Harbor Village Shops. Admission is free! Wineries will be offering wine by the taste and bottle. ...
September 16, 2011
Who: Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association & Santa Cruz County Fair What: Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Tasting featuring the award winning wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains Commercial Wine Competition. When: Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Ag/Harvest Building Contact: SCMWA 831/685-VINE (8463) ...
June 13, 2011
Join us in beautiful downtown Los Altos July 9 & 10. The festival features the work of artists from across the Western U.S., wine from a half dozen of the region’s finest vintners and a wide variety of food. Free concerts throughout the day, rides and activities in the Kidzone. For more info, click ...
May 27, 2011
The Santa Cruz Mountains, running along California’s central coast, have a long history with wine. Back in the 1870′s a man named John Jarvis came to the area. He and a few partners held about 2,000 acres of land. Some of it was planted with grapes. A few of those original vineyards still exist, but ...
May 26, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2007 Special Designation: Bailey Branciforte Ridge Price: 25-30 Review: Aromas of black cherry, plum, pomegranate, and earth emerge from a glass. On the palate, flavors of cherries and plums mingle with notes of sweet spice, fresh minerals, and orange zest. A ...
May 25, 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Noir Winery: Bargetto Region: Santa Cruz Mountains Year: 2009 Special Designation: Mt. Eden Clone Price: 30-35 Review: A lovely aromas of black cherries, strawberries, and pomegranate meld with notes of earth and a hint of smoked meat. A sip delivers rich flavors of cherry, strawberry-jam, and pomegranate with accents of earthy minerals, ...