Wineries near Scotts Valley

“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.“

“Kissed by an Angel Wines is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the space feels incredibly warm, intentional, and welcoming. An atmosphere that is both elegant and comfortable without feeling pretentious. It’s the kind of place where you immediately want to settle in and stay awhile.

The wine list is truly impressive — extensive, well-balanced, and full of incredible selections for both casual wine drinkers and serious wine enthusiasts.

Amy and Phil have created something really special here- a space that feels sophisticated and genuinely heartfelt. Can’t wait to come back!“

“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!“

“We arrived early on a Saturday morning - from what we heard, this was a good way to avoid the rush and larger parties. We were greeted immediately by Patricia with a warm welcome and a brief history of the multiple vineyards and the family. We were also excited to hear that there were oysters being served out on the deck.

This is a gem of a spot. The rustic tasting room with maps of the surrounding areas, history of the family, history of Bonny Doon and all of this set in the foothills amongst the redwoods. I would highly recommend making this a stop along your travels or taking an extra day to explore Beauregard Vineyards and the beautiful woods and coast.

Now to the reason why we really stopped in - VINO. We had their tasting flight which was perfect for someone who is unfamiliar with their production. All of the wines we tasted were well structured, balanced and exciting. Their effervescent Pinot Noir won, with the sun and oysters to pair making it the perfect mid day sipper. Right behind and equally as tasty is their unoaked Chardonnay and Syrah-Grenache were easily added to our list of favorites.

Stop by and check it out for yourself.“

“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!“

“Discovered this amazing place with my Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains passport and couldn’t be more thankful. Hands down the best Santa Cruz Mountains vineyard I have been to yet. The hospitality was amazing (our server was Rachel)! We did the Largo flight and the wines were so good that I walked away with a bottle of the cab 🍷 I also recommended their charcuterie, it had a lot of verity in the packaging and was served with a side of crackers. For sure will be back soon!“

“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 :)“

“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.“