Everyone has their favorite wine region. My favorite is the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, and more specifically the wineries in my home town of Aptos, California (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aptos,_California). In my seaside town you’ll find an eclectic mix of farmers, firefighters, educators, poets, skateboarders and surfers; technology companies and antique shops; golf courses and tennis clubs – but most of all you’ll find people who will greet you with a smile on their face. Our wineries are warm and welcoming, family run operations where they will pull up a chair at the table and make you part of their family. No pomp and circumstance or false pretenses here.
Aptos wineries primarily grow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, as is typical for the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, mostly in the Pleasant Valley area. In addition, our wineries produce many different varietals from different regions. Aptos wineries include:
Anderson Vineyards (www.andersenvineyards.com)
Aptos Creek Vineyards (www.aptoscreekvineyard.com)
Nicholson Vineyards (www.nicholsonvineyards.com)
Pleasant Valley Vineyards (www.pvvines.com)
Salamandre Wine Cellars (www.salamandrewine.com)
Trout Gulch Vineyards (www.troutgulchvineyards.com)
Windy Oaks Estate (www.windyoaksestate.com) *
* Yes, technically, Windy Oaks is located in Corralitos. However, any list of great local wineries that did not include the Schultze family would be incomplete.
I encourage you to visit these wineries, or to participate in a Corralitos Wine trail event (www.corralitoswinetrail.com) or a Passport Weekend (www.scmwa.com/passport/wineries.htm). Most are open for wine event weekends or by appointment. Both your heart and your taste buds will be glad you did.
Best, Joe Plonk
www.drinkplonk.com
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