Santa Cruz Mountains Wine
Astonishingly, given the hardships of viticulture in the Santa Cruz Mountains, this appellation hosts some of North America’s elite wineries. Rugged mountains, thin soils, high land prices and Pierce’s disease (not to mention, earthquakes!) are among the challenges which grape... Read more
Popular wines made in Santa Cruz Mountains under $20
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Clos Tita Pinot Noir Cuvee 2004
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Starting at $22.98 -
Muscat Vin de Glacière Bonny Doon Vineyard 2005
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Starting at $16.98 -
Bonny Doon Muscat California Vin de Glacière 2000
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Starting at $14.00 -
Ridge Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains 2002
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Starting at $18.98 -
Martin Ray Pinot Noir 2006
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Bonny Doon Muscat California Vin de Glacière 2001
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Starting at $16.98
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Santa Cruz Mountains on Snooth-
November 2009
Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2006
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Starting at $25.99 No written review
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November 2009
Kathryn Kennedy Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Santa Cruz Mountains 1997
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A glass of this with Thai food awakens those hidden taste buds. Kathryn Kennedy did it again making one of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon in the region.
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September 2009
There are numerous options up and down California. Napa and Sonoma, of course, ... Amador a ways to the east, Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey a little bit south, Paso Robles further south, Santa Maria/Santa Ynez/Santa Barbara/Ojai yet further south and Temecula, etc. much further... Read more
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September 2009
Ridge Monte Bello 1978
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Smoky and hugely aromatic on the nose with deep liquory red fruits, herb, earth, leather and hints of American oak all layered and well integrated. This remains luxurious in the mouth with rich wild berry and red cherry fruit. It’s a touch simple but powerful with a wonderful... Read more
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September 2009
Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Rapley Trail Vineyard 2004
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Bright spicy currants on the nose with a tight ripe fruity peppery taste thingy. Finish is a little sour but overall very complex and enjoyable.
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September 2009
Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Rapley Trail Vineyard 2004
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Some like it hot and spicy, and I find myself in that crowd sometimes. The oak and tannins are very subtle in this wine, but the citrus and alcohol speaks loud and clear. Rich in dark berry flavors, mild vanilla, and paprika. A bit too sweet.
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September 2009
Thomas Fogarty Pinot Noir Rapley Trail Vineyard 2004
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- Meaty and eucalyptus scented with integrated oak, milk chocolate, and espresso notes balanced against restrained dried currant fruit - -big and soft, pillowy even with nice acidity and resolved tannins, candied strawberry and cherry fruit, elegant, some very well integrated oak... Read more
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