At the southern, coastal end of the Santa Cruz Mountains appellation, about 20 minutes south of Santa Cruz, and an hour south of San Jose, there is a temperate little valley and mountain area called Corralitos.  In this idyllic spot for grape growing, four independent, family-owned wineries have established the Corralitos Wine Trail:
Alfaro Family Vineyards,
Nicholson Vineyards, 
Pleasant Valley Vineyards and
Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards & Winery .

The Corralitos microclimate is perfectly suited to the production of our specialty, estate bottled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and we produce other outstanding varietals as well.  On the short journey between our wineries, you travel along idyllic country roads surrounded by redwood trees, apple orchards, olive groves and flower farms.

 
Our next festival is Saturday, 
May 8, 2010, from noon to 5:00 p.m., where the public can visit our wineries—up close and personal. Come meet us, see our vineyards in all their spring glory, and taste our outstanding wines from true artisan wine makers.

 Tickets give you entry into all 4 wineries and include wine tasting, a commemorative crystal glass,  picnicking in the vineyard*, and tastings of local sausages, breads and cheeses. Live entertainment at some wineries - check individual web sites for details.