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The Santa Cruz Mountains represent a nostalgic amalgam of the Ozark Mountains, and both New and Old England. And they sit in an area of perpetual Spring. Any wine made in this geographic region, not just those made in Santa Cruz County, may be designated a Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Appellation. Sitting in a moderate climate, mostly above the fogline, some of the best wines in the state, indeed some world-class wines, come from the Santa Cruz Mountains. Except for a few wineries close to Santa Cruz, many are in rural areas. Most are in very scenic settings, and it’s recommended to explore the backcountry to see another part of life here and discover wines that are largely handmade, many rustic and elegant in their unique style. You will discover, too, that many local wines offer distinct flavors, and there may be a temptation to take home a bottle—or two, or three. You will notice that some local wineries do not have tasting rooms, and only those with fixed hours open to the public are listed here. For a complete listing of Santa Cruz Mountains wineries, call 831-479-WINE, or go to scmwa.com . Call ahead for tasting hours and to get specific directions. Wine trails brochures and maps are available at all wineries. Take note the following list of wineries in the area:
Ahlgren Vineyard
20320 Highway 9, Boulder Creek,
831-338-6071
Bargetto Winery
3535 N. Main Street, Soquel,
831-475-2258
Beauregard Vineyards
55B Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz,
831-458-WINE
Bonny Doon Vineyard
Ca’ del Solo
10 Pine Flat Rd., Santa Cruz,
831-425-4518 or
www.bonnydoonvineyard.com .
Burrell School Vineyards
24060 Summit Rd., Los Gatos,
408-353-6290
David Bruce Winery
21439 Bear Creek Rd., Los Gatos,
408-354-4214
Hallcrest Vineyard
& Organic Wine Works
379 Felton Empire Road, Felton,
831-335-4441/ (800) OWW-WINE
Hunter Hill Vineyard and Winery
7099 Glen Haven Road, Soquel,
831-465-9294
Pelican Ranch Winery
402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz,
831-426-6911
Roudon-Smith Winery
2364 Bean Creek Rd., Scotts Valley,
831-438-1244
Silver Mountain Vineyards
Santa Cruz Mountains, 408-353-2278
or www.silvermtn.com
Storrs Winery
Old Sash Mill, 303 Potrero St.,
#35, Santa Cruz, 831-458-5030
or www.storrswine.com or
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Vinocruz
Owners J-P Correa (right) and Jeffrey Kongslie have created a relaxed space to show off the bounty of the Santa Cruz Mountains’ more than 60 wineries. It’s a unique concept. And why not? The area offers some of the best vino.
(725 Front St. #101, Santa Cruz, 831-426-8466.) Photo: Kelly Vaillancourt 
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