17 Best Wineries near Watsonville

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

“Great space! The owners are amazing, very welcoming, and the wine is amazing!“

“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.“

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

“Extremely friendly staff. Owners walk around and engage with customers. Wine is delicious s d a wide variety including their new seltzer wines. Wish they were open on more weekends during the month.“

“This is a great family owned winery. The owners are very kind and make you feel like part of the family. And the Rose is killer! The grounds are beautiful, with a great music series this summer. This is a strong recommend. Come by and check them out.“

“Beautiful location with great views!“

“EDIT: We gave Fernwood another shot last weekend for Passport Month and we were glad we did. Last time the tasting was in a small room on the right side of the road. It was a rainy day and the room was very hot and muggy. Now they have opened a new tasting room on the left side of the road. The weather this time was perfect and the room was much more comfortable. We enjoyed the wines a lot more this time. We even bought a bottle partly because Fernwood offered special pricing for Passport holders. I wish more wineries did this.There is a beautiful little creek running alongside the tasting room along with some great outdoor seating areas and a spot to play Bacci Ball or Cornhole.Small tasting room. Kind of hard to get to. Decent wines but nothing we were interested in buying. Friendly staff.“

“Had a great time at Martin Ranch Winery. Dan gave us a Barrel Room tasting and educational experience. Cindy and Steve were also very friendly and kind.

Thank you for having us at your beautiful winery and sharing your wonderful wine!“

“Awesome space to spend time in vacations. Highly Recommended Place. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

“We spent the afternoon doing some wine tasting and relaxing under a gazebo. Such amazing tasting wine ( could be because it’s still processed in the traditional Italian way) and learning about the history of the family. ❤️❤️❤️ this place.“

“Casual & welcoming! Our server was awesome and patient with my friends who had never been. She answered numerous questions. We enjoyed the music and the oysters and tacos (for purchase) were great! As a wine member I always find something new to enjoy! Thanks Sarah''s!“

“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! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Dear Kirigin Cellars Team, I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you, not just for your consistently outstanding wines, but for the remarkable kindness and attentiveness of your staff. During a recent visit, I decided to ask /for just in case/—about a pair of sunglasses I lost nearly six months ago. These weren’t just any sunglasses; they were a gift from my wife, and I’d resigned myself to the idea that they were gone for good. To my amazement, I was kindly directed to your lost and found shelf, and there they were—just waiting. It was a small miracle made possible by the thoughtful care of your team. It’s moments like these that show how special Kirigin Cellars truly is. The quality of your wines is matched only by the character of the people who represent you. Thank you for being exceptional in every way. Warmest regards, Gen“

“Such a cool experience, this was my first time wine tasting and were was a little intimidated but the staff was super friendly on giving us the rundown. After we finished the round of tasting we got a bottle, some snacks and sat on the outdoor patio to enjoy our wine the live band playing. I rate this place 10 out 10, fully recommended. We will definitely be back when we are in the area.“