Wine region

Santa Cruz County

United States

Pinot noir and Chardonnay from the Santa Cruz Mountains carry the fog's imprint—high elevation vineyards where cool nights slow ripening and push acidity into the wine's spine.

Wineries54,000Wine Regions1,200Restaurants65,000

Santa Cruz County

Pinot noir and Chardonnay from the Santa Cruz Mountains carry the fog's imprint—high elevation vineyards where cool nights slow ripening and push acidity into the wine's spine. Producers here favor restraint and freshness over extraction.

RegionSanta Cruz County, United States
Across the region

More in Santa Cruz County

VineyardBirichinoSanta Cruz County
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VineyardSerSanta Cruz County
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VineyardBargettoSanta Cruz County
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VineyardArmitageSanta Cruz County
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VineyardRexfordSanta Cruz County
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VineyardBartoloSanta Cruz County
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VineyardGagnonSanta Cruz County
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VineyardSonesSanta Cruz County
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VineyardKissed By an Angel WinesSanta Cruz County
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Vineyard37th ParallelSanta Cruz County
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VineyardShed RedSanta Cruz County
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VineyardFour Brothers Wine Co.Santa Cruz County
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Where to eat near Santa Cruz County

RestaurantChez NoirCarmel-by-the-Sea
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RestaurantCoastal Kitchen MontereyMonterey
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RestaurantThe Sardine FactoryMonterey
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RestaurantL'Auberge CarmelCarmel-by-the-Sea
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RestaurantMaligneSeaside
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RestaurantBernardus Lodge & Spa
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