Lester Estate’s Deer Park Ranch in Aptos is the ideal setting for a tasting

Stellar grapes from Santa Cruz Mountains vineyards and talented vintner John Benedetti result in greatness

Wild herbs, truffle and raspberry flavors emit from Nebbiolo grapes

A bottle of this Napa Valley winery’s customer favorite emits a cherry pie aroma perfect for a romantic dinner

Wargin uses Sagrantino grapes grown at Siletto Family Vineyards in San Benito County

Bonny Doon’s red blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsaut and Petite Sirah is an elderberry jamboree

The Watsonville winery’s winemaker Alex Prikazsky used grapes from San Benito County’s Muro Vineyard to produce the stellar Merlot

The bright white wine’s fruity finish yields flavors of guava, lychee and yellow and orange Starburst

Winemaker and co-owner Jim Schultze took a ‘scientific’ approach to make the stunning Santa Lucia Highlands Grenache

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot bursts with flavors of cherry, strawberry and raspberry

Winemaker Blake Yarger’s mix of Grenache, Carignane, Syrah and Mourvèdre yields a vibrant acidity, dancing with life

The Napa Valley blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot is nectar for the gods