Join vintners of the Santa Cruz Mountains for the Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains Grand Wine Tasting at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga on Sunday, March 30.
Dive deep into the Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains and discover more than 40 wineries – all in one location – at the 2025 Grand Wine Tasting! Explore the stunning grounds and breathtaking views of The Mountain Winery while you sip award-winning wines, and bid on more than 50 exciting silent auction items – including rare wine releases, magnums and VIP vineyard tours. As you taste your way through the Santa Cruz Mountains, grab a bite to eat at The Mountain Winery concessions bar or bring your own picnic to linger through the day. Meet the winemakers, compare sub-regional characteristics and find new favorites.
VIP ticket holders enjoy early entry, a rosé bar and wine country bites to nibble on. This exclusive entrance allows ticket holders primary access to their favorite brands.
VIP ticket holders can add a Library wine tasting experience led by winemakers and sommeliers featuring library wines from Ridge Vineyards, Kathryn Kennedy, Mount Eden Vineyards, House Family Vineyards, Cooper-Garrod Vineyards at Garrod Farms, Thomas Fogarty Winery, Big Basin Vineyards, Muns Vineyard and more. Limited to 50 guests only (select VIP + Library Tasting ticket option).
**Act fast–early bird pricing ends on Saturday, February 15 at midnight**
*NEW* Start your day with a dive into the history of the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA – add our history seminar to your VIP ticket.
Experience the Santa Cruz Mountains. Time travel and trace our wine roots through the centuries. Uncork the past. Celebrate the present.
Embark on a captivating journey through time and uncover the rich heritage of the Santa Cruz Mountains wine region. This extraordinary seminar celebrates the enduring legacy of vines brought to the region from the renowned estates of Louis Latour in Burgundy and Château Margaux in Bordeaux by Paul Masson and Emmett Rixford in the 1800’s. Trace the lineage and the living history of these historic cuttings as we showcase exceptional wines crafted from these historic vines, thriving in the unique terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Discover how this legacy has shaped the region’s winemaking identity and continues to inspire innovation today. Join us for a sensory experience where the past and present converge—immerse yourself in the stories, savor the flavors, and toast to the enduring spirit of Santa Cruz Mountains wines. Featuring wines from Ridge Vineyards, Cooper Garrod, La Questa, Mount Eden, The Mountain Winery and Sante Arcangeli. Already purchased your tickets and want to add on the seminar? Email contact@scmwa.com
Education Seminar starts at 11:15am.
VIP Early Entry + VIP Library tasting starts at 12:30pm.
General Admission starts at 1pm.
Online ticket sales close on 3/29 at midnight. Day of tickets for General Admission will be available online at $85 plus tax. If VIP tickets are still available, they can only be purchased at the door on event day. No VIP tickets will be available online for day of ticket sales.
Silent Auction: Bidding starts at 12:30pm during VIP early entry and the auction closes at 3pm.
Designated Driver (Must be 21+)
If you don’t plan on wine tasting during the event, but you’d still like to join your fellow wine friends, purchase the Designated Driver Ticket. Designated Driver tickets must accompany a guest with a full priced ticket. Please note: there’s a general admission designated driver ticket and a VIP designated driver ticket.
Tickets are NOT available for purchase by visiting or calling the Wines of SCM office or participating partners. Please use the links above to purchase tickets. ALL TICKET HOLDERS MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE; ID will be required to enter. No outside alcohol. All tickets sold separately. Although adorable, pets and children are not allowed at the event. All tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. The event will be held, rain or shine.
PC: The Mountain Winery
SCM Wine Club Member?
Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains wine club members receive exclusive pricing on all events. Please email contact@scmwa.com for your discount code if you have not received it.