Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Surf City Vintners present the Surf City Wine Walk on Saturday, July 12 from 1-4pm. Enjoy wines from small, local boutique wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains poured in various designated tasting locations up and down Swift Street in Santa Cruz. Check in for your wristband, glass and a map of the pouring locations – then enjoy an afternoon of tasting and discovering. Purchase your favorites from the wineries’ tasting rooms and stay for dinner!
Advanced ticket price is $50 until Friday at midnight and $55 on the day of the event. Tickets will be available at the door.
Last Year’s Participating Wineries:
Big Basin Vineyards
Bottle Jack Winery
David Bruce Winery
Equinox Wines
Madson Wines
Margins Wine
Integrity Wines
Rexford Winery
Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
Ser Winery
Silver Mountain Vineyards
Sones Cellars
Stockwell Cellars
Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery
Participating Businesses:
TBA
DETAILS:
Tickets:
Includes Govino wine glass and wrist band and map of all the tasting locations.
Check-in:
Check-in for the event will open at 12:45 pm (event begins at 1:00pm). Check-in location will be in the Swift Street Courtyard at 334 Ingalls St Suite A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Printing your ticket confirmation or showing it on your phone screen is optional. We will have a guest list. Please bring a valid ID and have it ready when you check in. Upon check-in you will receive a wristband, a Govino wine glass and a map to all of the tasting sites.
Please taste responsibly …
A typical tasting includes a single one ounce pour of wine.
Limit the number of wines you taste to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone.
Plan to arrive with a full stomach or we encourage you to come down early to have lunch at one of the fantastic Westside restaurants.
Parking:
Parking is limited in the Swift Street courtyard but there is ample parking in the area within walking distance. Please nominate a designated driver or consider taking a yellow cab or Uber or Lyft to the event. No ticket is required for the designated driver accompanying you since that person will not be tasting.
FAQs:
If it’s a Wine Walk why can’t I walk around outside business with my glass full ?
ABC regulations prohibit walking between tasting sites with any wine in your glass. Thank you for either pouring out or consuming at each tasting site before strolling on to the next site!
Can I bring my baby or dog?
Sure, you can bring your baby to the wine walk. Please just be cautious with strollers as many of the businesses participating as tasting sites are somewhat small. Service animals are always allowed, however pets are not allowed in any establishment serving food.
Does my friend who will not be drinking need a ticket?
No, anyone tagging along who will not be tasting wine does not need a ticket.
Refunds:
No Refunds will be given. Event will proceed rain or shine.
Photo Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz