One of California’s first AVAs, the Santa Cruz Mountains' growing area is rich with wooded peaks and small vineyards tucked into quiet hillsides. The region is known primarily for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Visit www.scmwa.com →
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Events in Santa Cruz Mountains
Santa Cruz Mountains Passport Celebration Day
Saturday, April 20
Participating Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries, Santa Cruz Mountains
Passport purchasers and guests are welcomed into more than 40+ participating wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Cost: 75.00 , Passports are valid for 1 year
Address & Location:
Participating Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries, Throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
Phone: (831) 684-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: Four times a year, on the third Saturday of January, April, July and November, the winegrowing community of the Santa Cruz Mountains comes together to celebrate the generations of farmers, vintners and families that are the roots of this unique mountainous region. The possibilities are as varied as the wineries themselves and promise a fun, unforgettable experience. With your SCM Wine Passport (available in physical form or on the SCM mobile App) you can visit participating wineries 365 days per year during winery hours of operation as well as on Passport Celebration Days. Passport holders are welcomed into more than 40+ participating wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, to redeem a tasting flight. Silicon Valley Wine Auction Grand Tasting
Sunday, May 19
Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga
Sip, sample and bid! Taste over 150 wines from 40+ Santa Cruz Mountains vintners and bid on over 200 wine lots in the silent auction.
Cost: $75-$125 (Early Bird), $95-$145(after April 1st)
Address & Location:
Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: Sip, sample and bid! Meander Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga, enjoy an individual picnic lunch as you taste over 150 wines from 40+ Santa Cruz Mountains vintners and bid on over 200 wine lots in the silent auction. Grand Tasting (General Admission) 1:00pm- 4:00pm Ticket includes personal picnic lunch. Early Bird pricing ($75) for the Grand Tasting (General Admission) ends April 1. Grand Tasting (VIP) 12:00pm- 4:00pm Early 12pm entrance includes 1 hour advanced entry as well as an oyster and sparkling wine bar, personal picnic lunch. Early Bird pricing ($125) for the Grand Tasting (VIP) ends April 1. Passport Celebration Days in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Saturday, July 20
Participating Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries, Santa Cruz Mountains
Passport purchasers and guests are welcomed into more than 40+ participating wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Cost: $75, passports are valid for 1 year
Address & Location:
Participating Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries, Throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: Four times a year, on the third Saturday of January, April, July and November, the winegrowing community of the Santa Cruz Mountains comes together to celebrate the generations of farmers, vintners and families that are the roots of this unique mountainous region. The possibilities are as varied as the wineries themselves and promise a fun, unforgettable experience. With your SCM Wine Passport (available in physical form or on the SCM mobile App) you can visit participating wineries 365 days per year during winery hours of operation as well as on Passport Celebration Days. Passport holders are welcomed into more than 40+ participating wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, to redeem a tasting flight. Santa Cruz Mountains Passport Celebration Days
Saturday, November 16
Participating Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries, Santa Cruz Mountains
Passport purchasers and guests are welcomed into more than 40+ participating wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Cost: $75, passports are valid for 1 year
Address & Location:
Participating Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries, Throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Cruz Mountains, CA
Phone: (831) 685-8463
Email: contact@scmwa.com
Website: scmwa.com
Details: Four times a year, on the third Saturday of January, April, July and November, the winegrowing community of the Santa Cruz Mountains comes together to celebrate the generations of farmers, vintners and families that are the roots of this unique mountainous region. The possibilities are as varied as the wineries themselves and promise a fun, unforgettable experience. With your SCM Wine Passport (available in physical form or on the SCM mobile App) you can visit participating wineries 365 days per year during winery hours of operation as well as on Passport Celebration Days. Passport holders are welcomed into more than 40+ participating wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains, to redeem a tasting flight.