Wineries near Aptos

“Beautiful location with great views!“

“The staff are so welcoming and very knowledgeable. The site is gorgeous. Lots of fabulous events throughout the year. And of course, fantastic wine! Several different varieties - all delicious. The owners have a devoted passion for the winery and members and visitors. 5 Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This past weekend, we decided to visit Lester Estate Wines. The property is beautiful, with spaces for events and parties. Following the signs to the tasting room, you enter and see a long room decorated with all kinds of different woodsy/nature themed items. The staff greeted us and led us to a nice outdoor seating area. I tried the new Pinot Noir reds and she tried a mix of sparkling and still whites. Overall, it was a pleasant time and there is plenty to see! Another good wine tasting experience in the mountains north of Aptos!“

“I don’t write reviews often, but I had the loveliest experience here. The wine was phenomenal - I ordered the white flight, and the food was delicious - empanadas and flatbread. They were so friendly and attentive. I’ve already recommended it to friends.“

“Awesome tasting here! Recommend sitting at the bar, John was really great to chat with and really passionate about his wines. Came on a Wednesday when the market was on right outside and he was cool with me bringing oysters in. Such a fun space, full of personality, so would be nice for a glass or a catch up as well. 10/10 experience :)“

“Always a wonderful time when we hang out at El Vaquero.“

“A stunning estate with warm, knowledgeable staff, and truly exceptional wines. As a wine nerd, I love their wine club for value and quality, especially their Pinot Noir. Their wines really highlight the distinctive character of the Santa Cruz AVA. Don’t walk, run to Windy Oaks as soon as possible.“

“I clicked that I don’t recommend the winery but it changed to I do. Loma Prieta used to be my favorite winery. The ambiance was great & everyone was so friendly. I would leave with 1-2 cases each visit. The last couple times I did wine club pickups I was so disappointed. The winery is run totally different! It is not the fun place it used to be. I’m considering cancelling both my wine clubs memberships there.“

“beautiful property, excellent wine!“