We recently visited the Santa Cruz tasting room after an event we attended in the area. Our server was very personable and attentive.The ambience of the tasting room was cozy and artfully decorated. Lastly, the wine flight was incredible. They offer an option of a custom tasting flight which allows flexibility based on your preferences. They also have a small bites menu available which looked tempting but alas we had just eaten.
Karyna Davis
Had such a great experience here. Stopped by while in the area because it was close to my hotel and so glad we did. Wine and service were great. The owner and servers were so kind and gave great recommendations. Would highly recommend! Will be back any time I am in Santa Cruz!
Hunter A.
My wife and I popped into this place pretty randomly on a Friday night. It's got an excellent, open air vibe with a pateo. They serve AMAZING snack plates (with plenty to choose from) along with local wine. We dressed casually. We don't drink and they had several options for us (mocktails/sparkling water and more). The live music was out of this world (artist: EYES LIKE LANTERNS). The staff was marvelous. Christina and Juan were super friendly people and provided excellent service. Can't believe I've never been to this hidden gem, highly recommended!
peter swanberg
Fantastic experience with Norwegian Jeff. We tried GSM and all the pinots. Very knowledgeable and super eager. We will bring a bottle back to Norway
Jamie B.
We have been here three times to try their wines. First of all, their wines are delicious. We really enjoy the offerings they have and feel their price points per glass and per tasting are fair. The ambiance and the service is good, but their staff definitely drinks while they are working. This doesn't inhibit them from doing their job but they definitely enjoy the offerings of their work place. Today we had a unique experience; the manager (I'm assuming) told my fiancé and I that it wasn't proper etiquette to bring outside food and eat it here. He stated they have their own menu. He said it could interfere with other guests experience, but we looked around and saw nobody. We were caught off guard because last time we came, our server mentioned to us that we could bring outside food. Also their 'food' menu offers snacks and empanadas. Not a hearty food option for drinking. I asked if he didn't want us to eat our food and he stated it was fine but it definitely made us feel unwelcome. I would advise eating beforehand to ensure you have a full belly when drinking. Most of the staff is friendly, music is good, space is clean, definitely check them out.
Paul B
Came here on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Place wasn’t too busy and it was nice and quiet. Perfect for a nice glass of wine.
Carrie Malcom
Love having this tasting room in the neighborhood. They took care of us. Chill atmosphere, good food and wine.
Lacey K.
The wines weee very good. The cheese and charcuterie board was okay I wish it offered more for the price. I enjoy the ambiance and there was a good amount of seating. The reason for the low view was due to experience. I enjoy learning about the wines how they're made, the history, what to expect etc. For this wine bar they pretty much give you the wine with not explanation and the menu does so much either. I feel that is part of the wine tasting experience and that lacked.
Duane Caldwell
I've been a BBV wine club member continuously since 2009, and I have enjoyed seeing Bradley's wines evolve with time. I was sad when they closed their old tasting room in Saratoga, but I've always enjoyed visiting the estate winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I enjoy the winery so much, I only visited the Santa Cruz tasting room for the first time today, Easter Sunday.I loved the space (much roomier than the old Saratoga venue), and the food menu. The wines are excellent as they always have been, and the service was outstanding. Sarah (Sara? Sorry I didn't catch the spelling!) was my gracious hostess, and she helped make my tasting and club shipment pickup a real joy.If you're looking for great wines, small plates, and company in Santa Cruz, stop by the BBV tasting room for a treat.
Duane C.
I've been a BBV wine club member continuously since 2009, and I have enjoyed seeing Bradley's wines evolve with time. I was sad when they closed their old tasting room in Saratoga, but I've always enjoyed visiting the estate winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I enjoy the winery so much, I only visited the Santa Cruz tasting room for the first time today, Easter Sunday. I loved the space (much roomier than the old Saratoga venue), and the food menu. The wines are excellent as they always have been, and the service was outstanding. Sarah (Sara? Sorry I didn't catch the spelling!) was my gracious hostess, and she helped make my tasting and club shipment pickup a real joy. If you're looking for great wines, small plates, and company in Santa Cruz, stop by the BBV tasting room for a treat.
Went during a weekday, no other customers - but service was very bad and slow. Felt like we were inconveniencing the staff by being there.
Stacia Sobieski
Wonderful wine, Delicious snacks plus a super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend!
Anthony Fazio
My +1 really wanted to try a wine bar while we were out here. The ambiance was nice, the wine was fine, the food was good, but service was "meh" and it didn't really come together like it should have. I gave 4 stars because 3 was too low, but I really wanted to give like a 3.5.We came in on a week night and the place was empty except for one person sitting at the bar, who didn't stay long after we got there. We literally stood around for a few minutes until a person on a computer in a dark back room noticed we were there and greeted us. He offered us the couch and cleared an empty bottle and some plates that had been left behind by other customers.My +1 wanted to try the mid-tier flight selection that started with chardonnay (her favorite). I'm more of a cabernet kind of guy, but they didn't have one so I tried a glass of their house blend, which was close enough. We also asked for their warmed olives and a beef empenada.The wine was decent, the olives were good, and the empenada was tasty (but they forgot the chimchurri sauce!), but we had to remind the guy serving us that my +1 had ordered a flight. A group of 4 came in a bit after us and I think the guy kinda forgot about us a couple times between them and whatever he was doing on the computer. And like other reviewers had mentioned, the food offerings were good, but nothing was really paired up and it was pretty random.Overall, the place was quiet and we had the corner of the room to ourselves, but it felt like the guy serving us was more interested in the computer, and the lack of paired wines/foods was surprising. I feel like a little effort in both areas would go long ways into what could be easily 5-star experiences.
Anthony F.
My +1 really wanted to try a wine bar while we were out here. The ambiance was nice, the wine was fine, the food was good, but service was "meh" and it didn't really come together like it should have. I gave 4 stars because 3 was too low, but I really wanted to give like a 3.5. We came in on a week night and the place was empty except for one person sitting at the bar, who didn't stay long after we got there. We literally stood around for a few minutes until a person on a computer in a dark back room noticed we were there and greeted us. He offered us the couch and cleared an empty bottle and some plates that had been left behind by other customers. My +1 wanted to try the mid-tier flight selection that started with chardonnay (her favorite). I'm more of a cabernet kind of guy, but they didn't have one so I tried a glass of their house blend, which was close enough. We also asked for their warmed olives and a beef empenada. The wine was decent, the olives were good, and the empenada was tasty (but they forgot the chimchurri sauce!), but we had to remind the guy serving us that my +1 had ordered a flight. A group of 4 came in a bit after us and I think the guy kinda forgot about us a couple times between them and whatever he was doing on the computer. And like other reviewers had mentioned, the food offerings were good, but nothing was really paired up and it was pretty random. Overall, the place was quiet and we had the corner of the room to ourselves, but it felt like the guy serving us was more interested in the computer, and the lack of paired wines/foods was surprising. I feel like a little effort in both areas would go long ways into what could be easily 5-star experiences.
April G.
This place has so much potential! Loved the interior set up. Plenty of places to sit at the wine bar and elsewhere. Service was very friendly, attentive, and I could tell that they were passionate about their wines. The snacks that we ordered were tasty and great to munch on while sampling the wines. A couple of things that my group agreed on were in need of improvement: -Pricing. $35 for a reserve tasting was quite expensive when you consider other wineries in the area. I really enjoy red wine but could not justify the price tag. You need to buy 2 bottles to receive $20 off of your tasting. -Quantity of the pours. We felt like for $25-$35 tastings that the pours were pretty light. I ordered a glass for around $20 and it was definitely smaller than expected. It prevented me from ordering another glass. Overall this is a cool place to eat food and taste wine, if you are willing to pay.
We recently visited the Santa Cruz tasting room after an event we attended in the area. Our server was very personable and attentive.The ambience of the tasting room was cozy and artfully decorated. Lastly, the wine flight was incredible. They offer an option of a custom tasting flight which allows flexibility based on your preferences. They also have a small bites menu available which looked tempting but alas we had just eaten.
Had such a great experience here. Stopped by while in the area because it was close to my hotel and so glad we did. Wine and service were great. The owner and servers were so kind and gave great recommendations. Would highly recommend! Will be back any time I am in Santa Cruz!
My wife and I popped into this place pretty randomly on a Friday night. It's got an excellent, open air vibe with a pateo. They serve AMAZING snack plates (with plenty to choose from) along with local wine. We dressed casually. We don't drink and they had several options for us (mocktails/sparkling water and more). The live music was out of this world (artist: EYES LIKE LANTERNS). The staff was marvelous. Christina and Juan were super friendly people and provided excellent service. Can't believe I've never been to this hidden gem, highly recommended!
Fantastic experience with Norwegian Jeff. We tried GSM and all the pinots. Very knowledgeable and super eager. We will bring a bottle back to Norway
We have been here three times to try their wines. First of all, their wines are delicious. We really enjoy the offerings they have and feel their price points per glass and per tasting are fair. The ambiance and the service is good, but their staff definitely drinks while they are working. This doesn't inhibit them from doing their job but they definitely enjoy the offerings of their work place. Today we had a unique experience; the manager (I'm assuming) told my fiancé and I that it wasn't proper etiquette to bring outside food and eat it here. He stated they have their own menu. He said it could interfere with other guests experience, but we looked around and saw nobody. We were caught off guard because last time we came, our server mentioned to us that we could bring outside food. Also their 'food' menu offers snacks and empanadas. Not a hearty food option for drinking. I asked if he didn't want us to eat our food and he stated it was fine but it definitely made us feel unwelcome. I would advise eating beforehand to ensure you have a full belly when drinking. Most of the staff is friendly, music is good, space is clean, definitely check them out.
Came here on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Place wasn’t too busy and it was nice and quiet. Perfect for a nice glass of wine.
Love having this tasting room in the neighborhood. They took care of us. Chill atmosphere, good food and wine.
The wines weee very good. The cheese and charcuterie board was okay I wish it offered more for the price. I enjoy the ambiance and there was a good amount of seating. The reason for the low view was due to experience. I enjoy learning about the wines how they're made, the history, what to expect etc. For this wine bar they pretty much give you the wine with not explanation and the menu does so much either. I feel that is part of the wine tasting experience and that lacked.
I've been a BBV wine club member continuously since 2009, and I have enjoyed seeing Bradley's wines evolve with time. I was sad when they closed their old tasting room in Saratoga, but I've always enjoyed visiting the estate winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I enjoy the winery so much, I only visited the Santa Cruz tasting room for the first time today, Easter Sunday.I loved the space (much roomier than the old Saratoga venue), and the food menu. The wines are excellent as they always have been, and the service was outstanding. Sarah (Sara? Sorry I didn't catch the spelling!) was my gracious hostess, and she helped make my tasting and club shipment pickup a real joy.If you're looking for great wines, small plates, and company in Santa Cruz, stop by the BBV tasting room for a treat.
I've been a BBV wine club member continuously since 2009, and I have enjoyed seeing Bradley's wines evolve with time. I was sad when they closed their old tasting room in Saratoga, but I've always enjoyed visiting the estate winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I enjoy the winery so much, I only visited the Santa Cruz tasting room for the first time today, Easter Sunday. I loved the space (much roomier than the old Saratoga venue), and the food menu. The wines are excellent as they always have been, and the service was outstanding. Sarah (Sara? Sorry I didn't catch the spelling!) was my gracious hostess, and she helped make my tasting and club shipment pickup a real joy. If you're looking for great wines, small plates, and company in Santa Cruz, stop by the BBV tasting room for a treat.
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Went during a weekday, no other customers - but service was very bad and slow. Felt like we were inconveniencing the staff by being there.
Wonderful wine, Delicious snacks plus a super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend!
My +1 really wanted to try a wine bar while we were out here. The ambiance was nice, the wine was fine, the food was good, but service was "meh" and it didn't really come together like it should have. I gave 4 stars because 3 was too low, but I really wanted to give like a 3.5.We came in on a week night and the place was empty except for one person sitting at the bar, who didn't stay long after we got there. We literally stood around for a few minutes until a person on a computer in a dark back room noticed we were there and greeted us. He offered us the couch and cleared an empty bottle and some plates that had been left behind by other customers.My +1 wanted to try the mid-tier flight selection that started with chardonnay (her favorite). I'm more of a cabernet kind of guy, but they didn't have one so I tried a glass of their house blend, which was close enough. We also asked for their warmed olives and a beef empenada.The wine was decent, the olives were good, and the empenada was tasty (but they forgot the chimchurri sauce!), but we had to remind the guy serving us that my +1 had ordered a flight. A group of 4 came in a bit after us and I think the guy kinda forgot about us a couple times between them and whatever he was doing on the computer. And like other reviewers had mentioned, the food offerings were good, but nothing was really paired up and it was pretty random.Overall, the place was quiet and we had the corner of the room to ourselves, but it felt like the guy serving us was more interested in the computer, and the lack of paired wines/foods was surprising. I feel like a little effort in both areas would go long ways into what could be easily 5-star experiences.
My +1 really wanted to try a wine bar while we were out here. The ambiance was nice, the wine was fine, the food was good, but service was "meh" and it didn't really come together like it should have. I gave 4 stars because 3 was too low, but I really wanted to give like a 3.5. We came in on a week night and the place was empty except for one person sitting at the bar, who didn't stay long after we got there. We literally stood around for a few minutes until a person on a computer in a dark back room noticed we were there and greeted us. He offered us the couch and cleared an empty bottle and some plates that had been left behind by other customers. My +1 wanted to try the mid-tier flight selection that started with chardonnay (her favorite). I'm more of a cabernet kind of guy, but they didn't have one so I tried a glass of their house blend, which was close enough. We also asked for their warmed olives and a beef empenada. The wine was decent, the olives were good, and the empenada was tasty (but they forgot the chimchurri sauce!), but we had to remind the guy serving us that my +1 had ordered a flight. A group of 4 came in a bit after us and I think the guy kinda forgot about us a couple times between them and whatever he was doing on the computer. And like other reviewers had mentioned, the food offerings were good, but nothing was really paired up and it was pretty random. Overall, the place was quiet and we had the corner of the room to ourselves, but it felt like the guy serving us was more interested in the computer, and the lack of paired wines/foods was surprising. I feel like a little effort in both areas would go long ways into what could be easily 5-star experiences.
This place has so much potential! Loved the interior set up. Plenty of places to sit at the wine bar and elsewhere. Service was very friendly, attentive, and I could tell that they were passionate about their wines. The snacks that we ordered were tasty and great to munch on while sampling the wines. A couple of things that my group agreed on were in need of improvement: -Pricing. $35 for a reserve tasting was quite expensive when you consider other wineries in the area. I really enjoy red wine but could not justify the price tag. You need to buy 2 bottles to receive $20 off of your tasting. -Quantity of the pours. We felt like for $25-$35 tastings that the pours were pretty light. I ordered a glass for around $20 and it was definitely smaller than expected. It prevented me from ordering another glass. Overall this is a cool place to eat food and taste wine, if you are willing to pay.