News Archive - Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains

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Where to Taste, Stay, and Eat in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

Go World Travel

June 2026

Best Wine Clubs in 2026 — Honest Reviews from a Winemaker

The Wine Scribes

June 2026

Santa Cruz Mountains 2023 and 2024: A Rising Tide

Vinous.com

June 2026

West of the West – Santa Cruz Mountains

JancisRobinson.com

June 2026

Santa Cruz winer­ies help put Cali­for­nia wines on the map

SF Chronicle

May 2026

The Perfect Pair at Cabrillo College’s Sesnon House Crowns Storrs Zin and Short Ribs Winner

Edible Monterey Bay

May 2026

California’s Best-Kept Secret

Stndrds.com

April 2026

Best Wines of Santa Cruz Mountains

The WineCcorner

April 2026

Sunshine & Chardonnay Mark Santa Cruz Mountains Grand Tasting

The Mercury News

April 2026

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay: Wines of Character, Crafted by Characters 

Edible Monterey Bay

April 2026

Making Wine Fun: The Whole Point

Edible Monterey Bay

March 2026

Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association Unveils Interactive Map For New Wine Heritage District

winebusiness.com

February 2026

15 Winemakers to Watch in 2026

Vinepair

January 2026

Santa Cruz Mountains region loses two winemaking legends

The Mercury News

January 2026

Grape Escape: Young Guns of the Santa Cruz Mountains

Edible Monterey Bay

December 2025

Wine Of The Month: A Chardonnay From Santa Cruz Mountains With Burgundy Vibes

Forbes

December 2025

Santa Cruz Mountains winegrowers create new heritage district to attract tourism

Half Moon Bay Review

November 2025

No More Altitude; Bradley Brown Bids Adieu to Coastview Vineyard

Edible Monterey Bay

November 2025

The latest setback for this undersung California wine region: A succession crisis

SF Chronicle

November 2025

Why a revered California winemaker is risking everything for his final project

SF Chronicle

November 2025

Nail Biter harvest in the Santa Cruz Mountains

Los Gatan

November 2025

Enduring Power of Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet

Edible Monterey Bay

November 2025

The Mount Rushmore of California Chardonnay, According to 9 Wine Experts

VinePair

October 2025

Taste the magic of Santa Cruz Mountains wine

San Francisco Chronicle

September 2025

This Under-the-Radar U.S. Region Has Surfing, Ancient Redwoods, Mountains, and a Rustic Charm

Vogue

September 2025

Wines Above the Fog

The Laurel Magazine

September 2025

Urban Wine Tasting in Santa Cruz County: A City Sipper’s Guide

Visit Santa Cruz County

August 2025

Grape Escape: Inaugural “Taste of the Mountains” at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay 

Edible Monterey Bay

August 2025

Wine Walking in Surf City

Edible Monterey Bay

July 2025

Discover the Uniqueness of Santa Cruz Mountains Wineries

California Wines

July 2025

Santa Cruz Cabernet Proliferates

Jancis Robinson

June 2025

Santa Cruz Wine Tasting Guide: 14 Best Wineries, Itineraries & Travel Tips

whimsysoul.com

June 2025

Los Gatos-based Rhys Vineyards stretches into Sonoma for new vintage

Mercury News

May 2025

Big Scores + Great New Wines for Spring

Edible Monterey Bay

April 2025

The Santa Cruz Mountains: The 2023s, 2022s, and 2021s

Jeb Dunnuck

April 2025

Grape Escape: Discoveries Old and New at The SCMWA Grand Tasting 

Edible Monterey Bay

April 2025

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