Corralitos Wine Trail Festival
Special Event Open House at 4 wineries
Saturday May 9, 2009 12 - 5 pm.
“There is a lot of magic in the air in Corralitos.”
Rusty Gaffney, Prince of Pinot wine writer
Open Wineries Event:
The Corralitos Wine Trail Festival
May 8, 2010 12 - 5 pm
MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND*
ALFARO FAMILY VINEYARDS
Sunny Corralitos is 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. In this idyllic spot for grape growing,four independent, family-owned wineries have established the Corralitos Wine Trail: The Corralitos microclimate is perfectly suited to the production of our specialty, estate bottled Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as other noted varietals. On the short journey between our wineries, you travel along idyllic country roads surrounded by redwood trees, apple orchards, olive groves and flower farms. A ticket will give you entry to all 4 wineries, and includes wine tasting, a commemorative crystal glass, picnicking in the vineyard, as well as perfectly paired local and imported cheeses, Corralitos sausages, and local artisan breads. In addition, each winery will have some of the following: creative culinary *This is Mother's Day weekend! Treat her to a very special weekend in Santa Cruz County. If you would like to stay overnight, see our LINKS page for recommended nearby accommodations and limo services. For other local information contact the Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitors Council.
NICHOLSON VINEYARDS
PLEASANT VALLEY VINEYARDS
WINDY OAKS ESTATE VINEYARDS & WINERY
Alfaro Family Vineyards,
Nicholson Vineyards,
Pleasant Valley Vineyards and Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards & Winery .
Join us for our spring festival 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 winemakers.
demonstrations, guest chefs, unique food to complement each winery's own wines, local artist's wares, vineyard arts and crafts, musicians, and much more! Check individual websites for details. And remember, ticket sales are limited so no winery becomes too crowded.
