Wineries near Aptos

“Beautiful location with great views!“

“The best Wine in our local area,- a Family run small Business. Very knowledgeable, fun & friendly, to all visitors on 2 legs. You will go home very Happy. The only thing is, they are not open every weekend . If you sign up for the best newsletter ever, you will get information on the next wine tasting Saturday.“

“Nicholson Vineyards was so accommodating to us! When we visited, we had a 10-month old who had just fallen asleep in her car seat after being very fussy and crying through the entire last winery. We asked if we could stand by our car to do the tasting since we didn’t want to wake up our daughter. They did us one better - they moved a table right in front of our car so we could enjoy tasting while keeping an eye on her. Amazing! The wines were wonderful. The views were wonderful. We bought a couple bottles and the olive oil - so good! Can’t wait to come back.“

“Beautiful estate winery within the Aptos hills. Perfect place to spend several hours enjoying beautiful views of the vineyards while sipping on some amazing wine. I recommend reserving a picnic table, packing a picnic, purchasing some wine and inviting some friends for a paceful and enjoyable Saturday afternoon.Cheers!!!“

“Great wines, and a great atmosphere! The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, and we had a great time trying the variety of wine from the area. We took our kids with us a couple times as well in the summer, and they have a nice outdoor seating area, as well as comfy couches and seating inside. There was often a food truck there on the weekends, so it was a great spot for a relaxing wine tasting trip and good food along with it.“

“came here for my first wine tasting with my boyfriend and it was such a nice experience. everyone was so helpful and accommodating, which made the experience so much more enjoyable. the wines were delicious as well as the treats given for the christmas event. such a beautiful view as well of the vineyards. i would definitely recommend coming here if you are in the area!“

“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.“

“Fantastic place to have a tasty glass of wine or to enjoy a flight of five different wines. Bargetto offers three different flights, although their bottle purchase selection exceeds that. My favorite for the day was a reserve Pinot and a reserve Cab. They have a large patio overlooking the Soquel Creek which is my favorite place to sit (well, not when it's raining). Lastly, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and you will leave feeling like you made some new friends. 5/5!“

“We popped in here for our wine tasting and it was one of the best wine experiences we’ve ever had. The pourer, T, was super friendly and kind and made our experience that much more special. The wines were incredible as well. You can tell a lot of heart and soul goes into this place. If we were local we would’ve definitely walked away with several bottles, especially the Chardonnay port“

“Free wine tasting, up to 5 wines per day. Most have won awards, decent prices ranging from $30-45/bottle. They also have other more expensive wines for sale. Our bartender let us sample a $75/bottle wine that was opened per customer request for testing for free. Great experience. They run specials, but you need to ask about them. There are absolutely fantastic homemade pastries for sampling with the wine (also free).Place is a little out of the way in a side road behind other businesses. Not in the redwoods directly, or on the beach or obviously in a vineyard. But still a great experience and I would go back.“

“My bookclub was having its first meeting and after reading reviews and looking at the pictures this seemed like the coziest spot to delve into literature. I called a week earlier to reserve a table for 8 and was quickly accommodated. Not to mention whoever answered and took my reservation was kind, friendly and had great phone etiquette. When I walked in our reservation was clearly marked and the woman pouring wine and acting as hostess was amazing. She was quick to get our tastings together and made sure to ask if we needed anything and was just so pleasant all around. We all mentioned how we wished we new about this soot sooner. Wine was nice and I ended up buying 2 bottles. Looking forward to my next visit.“

“The Owners and their family are Such Great people. Humble and down to Earth. They are always so accommodating. They treat the customers like family. I never really liked wine much but they create an environment that makes you love wine. They always have great events whether it be music or trivia. You feel comfortable being there with friends and family. They are dog and kid friendly, and cats too. I also appreciate that they are in walking distance from my house. Good people, great times, glad they are part of the CORRALITOS community.“

“What a great experience!! Where do I start… atmosphere was great! Patio was very nice! Caroline was very knowledgeable about their wine selections! Very friendly as well! We also met Michael and Yovania who were top notch!Can’t forget their cat, Cookies, who greeted us and allowed us to pet him! Didn’t realize their cat was a celebrity who was part of a New York Times article featuring the vineyard!!Please visit these nice people who will show you a great experience!!! ???“

“It was a great experience, the view Overlooking to the Vineyard.The wine ???? is the best. I would like to thank John for his hospitality, welcoming us and for giving us a tour. He is very good at explaining the process to reduce the wine. I highly Recommend for wine tasting and for wedding prenup. #wedding #reganwinery #lilispicks #weddingphotoshoot #wine #lovewine“

“Beautiful setting with amazing views in all directions. Has a small tasting room (for bad weather) and a pleasant outdoor seating area, sometimes with gentle music, in a grassy amphitheater. The wines are all excellent, some from grapes grown here, some from central coast. Very knowledgeable winemaker and staff. Also boasts ecological approach. The grand deck now is covered for tastings rain or shine. "My favorite local winery."“