MJA Vineyards, Santa Cruz

I've been an MJA wine club member since 2014 and just realized I've never posted a review. Santa Cruz is blessed with numerous excellent wineries, about half a dozen of which operate tasting rooms within a block. MJA stands out for their excellent Napa cabernets, as well as a broad range of well-made varieties and styles. They do mostly reds, but their sauvignon blanc is outstanding and a favorite of ours. The tasting room provides a comfortable covered patio as well as tastings inside at the counter for a more interactive experience. Marin is often present, though nowadays his son John is more likely to be pouring. The MJA tasting room offers the most accommodating hours on the West Side, open 7 days a week until 6 or 7pm.

Great people, like family! And, good wines although kind of pricey for the higher end wines. But, we did walk out with more bottles than we anticipated buying. Had so much fun there that we will definitely go back!🙂