Big Basin Vineyards - Tasting Room & Tapas Bar

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon to relax and enjoy a bottle of wine. Kristine was out server as we sat in a quiet corner relaxing for a couple of hours. Local wines are good in a flight or just enjoy by the glass or bottle. And don't forget to bring a bottle home.

Such a cute place to go wine tasting, the ambience is amazing! My friend and I sat by the fire and enjoyed all the delicious wine! Ed was amazing and knowledgeable. We’ll be back!

We’ve now been to both the winery in Boulder Creek and the tasting room in Santa Cruz. The ambience at both is wonderful. The tasting room has great food and a beautiful outdoor space for our dog. Ed is always great, friendly and super attentive. Highly recommend all the wine, but especially the Grenache!

Everything about this place has us planning our next visit. Decor inside, gas fireplaces outside and amazing wines and food. You do not want to miss Juan’s empanadas. We had the Syrah and the Viognier which were both excellent. Sean is also such an asset to the entire vibe. His hospitality is enough to return weekly. Thanks for the amazing date night setting.

My favorite downtown wine bar, serves my fave summer sipping delight…a lovely rosé on tap so it’s got some bubbly effervescence too! They have lots of other great wines, and their food is top notch. Chef Juan makes delicious Argentinian empanadas, as well as other tasty bites. All of this and great service….as soon as you arrive Laurie makes you feel at home with her warm smile, Shannon, Ed, the other folks will take great care of you, and of course owner Bradley, all combine to create an unforgettable experience!

Great location for the tasting room. The actual vineyard is very beautiful. The wine is superb. Great value for members, otherwise tastings are pricey. So become a member and enjoy all the perks. They have a great selection of vinyls to listen to which gives the place a great vibe. Great inside and outside area to enjoy. Cheers.

A what beautiful glass of rosé wine from the tap. The wine is fruity delicious and refreshing. I’ve tried tons of rose’ had my personals on their beautiful wooden encounter and I needed to have it all in the photo. This wine is just as beautiful as my wares. EDSean and Juan are usually here on the weekends.

My girlfriends and I came here after the beach and it was the cherry on top. Ed was our server and was amazing! He gave me life advice and made my whole group love red wine. He was able to explain the wine perfectly and it was such a perfect experience. P.S. the pizza was so good!