Cabernet Sauvignon is America's benchmark red - structured, age-worthy, and at its best from hillside and bench land fruit. Expect fuller-bodied tastings, library pours at the serious houses, and fees at the higher end of the local range. Our enrichment research has tagged at least 19 Santa Cruz Mountains wineries for Cabernet Sauvignon - every one profiled below the fold on this site.
Cabernet Sauvignon tasting rooms to start with
That is 12 of the 19 - browse the rest in the winery browser or on the map.
Plan a cabernet sauvignon day in Santa Cruz Mountains
Pick three or four rooms from the list, keep them close together, and let the trip planner sequence the drive. Then see the Santa Cruz Mountains tasting deals, the best time to visit Santa Cruz Mountains. Tasting fees stack up on a themed day - the deals guide covers passes and waived-fee tricks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cabernet Sauvignon wineries are in Santa Cruz Mountains?
At least 19 wineries in our Santa Cruz Mountains catalog carry a Cabernet Sauvignon tag from our enrichment research - and since tagging is ongoing, the true number is higher. All 19 have full profiles on Wino Notion.
Which Santa Cruz Mountains wineries should I visit for Cabernet Sauvignon?
Good starting points from our catalog include Anatum Wines, Byington Winery, Domaine Eden, Fellom Ranch Vineyards - the full list above links every profile with hours, reservations, and booking details.
Do I need reservations to taste Cabernet Sauvignon in Santa Cruz Mountains?
It varies by winery: many Santa Cruz Mountains tasting rooms welcome walk-ins while others are appointment-only. Each profile linked above lists the current reservation policy - check before you drive out.
Wine-style tags come from Wino Notion's per-winery enrichment research and are not exhaustive - wineries pour more than their tags. Confirm current lineups with the winery.