Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains - Grand Wine Tasting

Join 45+ vintners of the Santa Cruz Mountains for the Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains Grand Tasting at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga

Discover the depth and diversity of the vast Santa Cruz Mountains wine region as you taste wines from more than 40 acclaimed wineries—all in one breathtaking location. Stroll the stunning grounds of The Mountain Winery, soak in panoramic views of Silicon Valley, and sip award-winning wines while meeting the winemakers behind them. Compare sub-regional styles, uncover hidden gems, and find new favorites in the silent auction to enjoy long after the afternoon ends.

Bid on 50+ exciting silent auction items, including rare wine releases, magnums, and VIP vineyard tours. Grab a bite from The Mountain Winery concessions or bring your own picnic and relax as you taste your way through the afternoon.

VIP Caviar & White Wine Experience 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Limited to 100 Guests)

Elevate your day with a VIP Admission or All-Access ticket, which includes prime parking, early entry to the Santa Cruz Mountains Grand Wine Tasting, exceptional SCM wines, seasonal gourmet bites and first access to your favorite wineries and the silent auction.

Indulge in effortless luxury with early entry and our white wine & caviar experience in the VIP area from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm. Experience the perfect harmony of silky caviar paired with crisp Santa Cruz Mountains white wines and lively sparkling selections. Our mountain-grown wines are the perfect complement to fine caviar—never too sharp, never too heavy—creating beautiful balance in every bite and sip. Featuring exquisite caviar by The Caviar Co. (as seen in Forbes and Food & Wine) and a grand selection of artisanal cheeses & charcuterie by Oak & Rye, Los Gatos.

Upgrade your VIP ticket and select the All-Access Pass for the ultimate Santa Cruz Mountains Grand Wine Tasting experience! Start your day with the Seminar and continue the fun into the Grand Tasting and VIP experience.

VIP tickets are extremely limited and always sell out. Don’t wait—this is the most coveted way to experience the event.

Top tips: If VIP tickets are still available on event day, they can only be purchased at the door. VIP tickets are not available online that day. Only All Access and VIP ticket holders can enjoy the VIP Caviar & White Wine Experience

Early Entry

Skip the lines and start your day the right way with Early Entry access to the SCM Grand Wine Tasting. Enjoy early parking and be among the first guests inside, with no wait to taste from 40+ Santa Cruz Mountains wineries. Early Entry also gives you a leg up over General Admission in the silent auction – you can place bids before the crowds arrive. This enhanced ticket lets you step straight into the experience—more time tasting, exploring, and enjoying the event just as it’s meant to be.

Exclusive Wine Seminar (Limited to 50 Guests) – Sponsored by dasGLASS

Topic: “Chardonnay: The Santa Cruz Mountains Signature”

Start your day with an intimate seated seminar featuring a curated flight of premium Santa Cruz Mountains wines and a panel of industry leaders. Explore why Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay stands among California’s most expressive — shaped by elevations, fog, rocky soils, and restraint.

Silent Auction

Bidding opens at 12:00 pm during VIP entry and the auction closes at 3:00 pm. A sneak peek of the silent auction will be available 2 weeks before the event. Watch this space!

Event Schedule

• 11:00 am – Wine Seminar
• 12:00 pm – VIP entry; Silent Auction opens
• 12:30 pm – Early Entry begins
• 1:30 pm – General Admission begins
• 3:00 pm – Silent Auction closes
• 4:00 pm – Event ends

Designated Driver Tickets (21+)

Joining friends but not tasting? Designated Driver tickets are available and must accompany at least one full-priced VIP, Early Entry, or General Admission ticket.

• Limited to one Designated Driver per party
• Available as General Admission Designated Driver or VIP Designated Driver
• Please list the guest(s) you are accompanying in the order notes at checkout

Designated Driver tickets not associated with a qualifying ticket will be refunded.

Ticket Information & Policies

• Online ticket prices increase at midnight on 3/28 to day-of pricing
• General Admission tickets may be available at the door (subject to availability)
• Tickets are not available for purchase by visiting or calling the Wines of SCM office or partners
• All guests must be 21+ (ID required)
• No outside alcohol
• No pets allowed
• This is a wine-focused event. All guests must be 21 or over. No children (this includes babies).
• All tickets are non-refundable
• Event takes place rain or shine

2026 Participating Wineries

Alfaro Family Vineyards

Bargetto Winery

Beauregard Vineyards

Big Basin Vineyards

Birichino

Burrell School Winery

Byington Winery

Clos de la Tech

Cooper-Garrod Vineyards

David Bruce Winery

Domaine Eden

El Vaquero Winery

Fernwood Cellars

Florez Wines

Full Circle Wines

Griffin Hill Vineyards

House Family Vineyards

Kathryn Kennedy Winery

Kings Mountain Vineyards

Kissed By An Angel Wines

Lago Lomita Vineyards

Lester Estate Wines

Madson Wines

Maison Areion

Martin Ranch Winery

Mount Eden Vineyards

Muns Vineyard

Neely Wine

Nicholson Vineyards & Winery

Pelican Ranch Winery

Regan Vineyards Winery

Rhys Vineyards

Ridge Vineyards

Roberts Ranch Vineyards

Rosscienda Vineyard

Roudon-Smith Winery

Sandar & Hem Wines

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

Sante Arcangeli Family Wines

Silver Mountain Vineyards

Sonnet Wine Cellars

Soquel Vineyards

Storrs Winery & Vineyards

Testarossa Winery

The Mountain Winery

Thomas Fogarty Winery & Lexington Wine Co.

Vidovich Vineyards

Wargin Wines

Windy Oaks Winery

Wrights Station Winery

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