29 Best Wineries near Capitola

“I walked in and inquired about a tasting session and the guy behind the counter was aloof didn’t seem to care that I was there, or extend any genuine effort to interest me in staying or completing any transaction; so I left and spent my time and money elsewhere.“

“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.“

“We had such a wonderful experience at MJA thanks to Ron! We were a bit overwhelmed by the size of the wine list and thankful that Ron guided us through our tasting. It felt like we were at the tasting with an old friend! We were very impressed with each wine we tasted. And highly recommend stopping in!“

“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.“

“Beautiful location with great views!“

“Wonderful afternoon at Madson Wines. Great little spot to sit and chill over a tasting and glass of wine. All the wines we tasted were great and the service and attention we received from Charlotte and Ali made us feel right at home. Made sure to stay on top of our needs even as the place filled completely up. Extra points for the oysters from Parker Picks pop-up oyster bar. Would give six stars if I could. Definitely will be back.“

“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.“

“Armitage wines offers a truly outstanding experience. It is not just the great history of the estate which was formerly owned by Alfred Hitchcock, but the delicious and high quality wines that you can sample in this amazing setting. The current owners are very welcoming and attentive and especially dedicated to creating a great tasting experience for their guests. We spend a whole afternoon trying the different wines and I have to say it is rarely the case that I am as pleased with the sampling as I was at Armitage. Next to this, the vineyard offers amazing views. Tucked away in the redwood trees you can see for miles while overlooking the grapes from the top of the estate. When the sun sets in the afternoon, it makes for an amazing play of light and shadows. We truly loved visiting this place and will definitely come back. It is well worth a trip. If this does not convince you, please see the attached photos. I am in no way affiliated to this place, but was simply amazed by our afternoon here.“

“I found this place while making my way down the pacific coast, and I’m so glad I found it! The owner was fantastic, and very knowledgeable. My favorite wine was their new dessert wine. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for great tasty wine and company!“

“I was greeted in the parking lot by both one of the owners and his sweet dog who promptly flopped over for a Belly scratch, and Brandon, with a large glass of Pinot Grigio, was close behind. I was ushered inside the breezy laid back tasting room and Brandon was quick to strike up a conversation, take me on a short personal tour and show me Monterey Bay from the hilltop. What a delightful afternoon adventure. I only tried one other wine, a Pinot Noir, which is what they are famous for, but both were perfect. Even though I arrived alone and am inexperienced in wine tasting, I was made to feel welcome and at home. The setting is beautiful and the wines were perfect, I would definitely come here again and this time bring friends.

If you have time, I also recommend going for a walk at Land of Medicine Buddha which is about 15 minutes away before your visit to the winery, I think the peaceful walk enhanced my wine tasting experience!“

“service was great, winery was beautiful👌🏽“

“Great and friendly staff. Very helpful.“

“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!“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Me and my wife had our small wedding reception at Stockwell Cellar this past September and we could not have been happier with the outcome. Suzanne and Eric made our special day amazing through the quality of service throughout the night and of course through their amazing selection of wine. The wine slushies were a huge hit even for those who are not big wine drinkers. This is the perfect location for any wine lover looking for a fun space to host an event in!“

“Patty Gilbert's band playing this afternoon..... Great music , great wine. Had a glass of That's Amore Blend. Wine is excellent....50% Barbera... Definitely fruit forward.... Cherry and plumb. On the back end Cab Sauv jumps out .... Warm spice. Barbara did a great job pouring.
Ron“

“Absolutely one of the most beautiful places I have ever DJed. Marky and her staff were exceptional. Very well kept grounds. Top notch venue!!“

“We just spent an extremely pleasant afternoon, sailing with Team O’Neill and sampling Pelican Ranch wines. Next time we’re in Capitola (soon), we will be visiting the tasting room and bringing a few bottles home for sure!“

“Did their tasting flight of 5 wines for $25! Was a wide range of great tastes and loved how they had a booklet for the pairing that had more information for each pour that was written by the owners.

If you can try their 2023 Chardonnay and 2023 Pinto!🥂Those were my favorite!“

“Great family gathering spot as well as great wine & friendly staff 🤗🍷“

“Lovely location with beautiful views. You can bring your own snacks. The wine available are great. The hostess was good. The flights we all enjoyed. On this January day we sat outside and enjoyed the sun, did not need the umbrella. You can get club membership as well. We saw some humming birds darting through the flowers, and caught a couple deer on the drive to the parking. View of the bay.“

“Very personal experience with amazing selection of wine and cider. The building serves both Sones cellars and Tanuki Cider but the owner serving us had great knowledge in both. The owner saw us looking at the menu outside of business hours and invited us in for some Santa Cruz history and delicious tasting. His knowledge and appreciation of cider and wine was superb. It will be a repeat visit when we are in the area and a recommendation for anyone heading this direction.“

“some of the best cider in the county being poured in a really beautiful taproom. definitely worth the stop, the owner and staff are cool, space is comfortable & classy, and everything tastes great. highly recommend if you're on the west side!“

“Lots of very unique blend wines, reasonable price and friendly staff!“

“Outstanding wines and good location“

“service was great, winery was beautiful👌🏽“

“Great cider, Great Wine...from Great People !!“