Join vintners of the Santa Cruz Mountains for the Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains Grand Wine Tasting at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga on Sunday, March 30!

Dive deep into the Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains and discover more than 45 wineries – all in one location – at the 2025 Grand Wine Tasting. Explore the stunning grounds and breathtaking views of The Mountain Winery while you sip award-winning wines and bid on more than 50 exciting silent auction items – including rare wine releases, magnums and VIP vineyard tours. As you taste your way through the Santa Cruz Mountains, grab a bite to eat at The Mountain Winery concessions bar or bring your own picnic to linger through the day. Meet the winemakers, compare sub-regional characteristics and find new favorites.

VIP ticket holders enjoy early entry and parking, a rosé bar, complimentary sweet and savory wine country bites and a first look at the silent auction. This exclusive entrance allows ticket holders primary access to their favorite brands. NEW! VIP ticket holders can now add a Library wine tasting experience led by dedicated wine professionals. Featuring library wines from Ridge Vineyards, Kathryn Kennedy Winery, Mount Eden Vineyards, Thomas Fogarty Winery, House Family Vineyards and more. Limited to 50 guests only (select 'VIP entry + Library Tasting' ticket option).

EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

Take your VIP experience to the next level and add the Educational Seminar at 11:15am in The Mountain Winery Overlook.

Topic: Experience the Santa Cruz Mountains. Time travel and trace our wine roots through the centuries. Uncork the past. Celebrate the present.

Embark on a captivating journey through time and uncover the rich heritage of the Santa Cruz Mountains wine region. This extraordinary seminar celebrates the enduring legacy of vines brought to the region from the renowned estates of Louis Latour in Burgundy and Château Margaux in Bordeaux by Paul Masson and Emmett Rixford in the 1800’s. Trace the lineage and the living history of these historic cuttings as we showcase exceptional wines crafted from these historic vines, thriving in the unique terroir of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Discover how this legacy has shaped the region’s winemaking identity and continues to inspire innovation today. Join us for a sensory experience where the past and present converge—immerse yourself in the stories, savor the flavors, and toast to the enduring spirit of Santa Cruz Mountains wines. Featuring wines from Ridge Vineyards, Cooper Garrod Estate Vineyards, La Questa, Mount Eden Vineyards, The Mountain Winery and Sante Arcangeli Family Wines.

SILENT AUCTION

Preview the auction before you arrive and register to bid in advance or with our helpful staff on the day of the event. The silent auction opens in person on Sunday, March 30 during VIP early entry.

Bid on exciting silent auction lots at the SCM Grand Wine Tasting! Register early and preview the lots before arriving. Please read the CausePilot Terms and Conditions and the full auction procedures.

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2025 Participating Wineries