Beauregard Vineyards

A beautiful place to go for wine tasting. They have an amazing park-​like setting in the back for picnics and small parties. I love the wine, service is friendly… you just can’t ask for more. A perfect date would be to drive up to the winery, go out to Hwy 1 for a walk on the beach, and then have dinner at the Roadhouse.

Excellent wines, pet friendly, nice picnic areas by the redwoods.
Winery staff were nice.

Amazing wines and a beautiful location. Very welcoming and knowledgable staff. A perfect place for a classy picnic.

The wine was delicious, great environment. Just so happened to visit during a member party which was a great surprise. However, I was disappointed with the server at the last tasting station. The young lady serving Syrah seemed uninterested. Her pour was very small and not standard. She seemed to be more interested in flirting than providing good service. That being said, one person doesn’t represent the whole company but it did leave a bad last impression.

I can always count on a wonderful time and interesting conversations when I go to Beauregard. Originally the Lost Weekend, you can truly lose all sense of time in their beautiful grounds, sipping wine that is just getting better and better as time goes on.
If they have a bottle of their Lost Weekend to try, be sure you do! It’s a crowd pleaser.
You may catch some live music on a sun dappled afternoon.
They cannot sell food, so come prepared. They have limited tasting hours, so check before you head up the mountain. Worth a weekend drive.

My husband and I were up on Sunday. A beautiful location, awesome friendly staff, and great wine. Trill took care of us and gave us a tour, super knowledgeable and very fun to hang out with. I would recommend this place to anyone!

This is the one local winery whose club we have joined. Their wines are characterized by balance — not dominated by alcohol as with too many Napa Valley reds are these days. That said, not every wine is a winner — but those grown in the Santa Cruz Mountains uniformly are.
The club itself is fun — entertainment and snacks at the pickup parties, along with special (low key) events, like when the winery summoned Bill the Oysterman, or when Ryan himself rented a couple of pizza ovens and made gourmet (not to say artisanal) pizzas all afternnon.

Former biker bar, lost weekend (which they have a tribute wine for) was pretty cool and a great spot to taste & enjoy some wines. Off the beaten path (for us) but still a cool place to hang around and chill. Would come here more often if we were local. Not our favorite wines, but the ambience and friendliness of the staff outweighed that. They participate in a Chardonnay cruise which we were interested in, and got some info on that. Overall check this place out and see what you think. I’m sure you’ll like the place or the wine or both.

What a great place to spend an afternoon. We took some cheese and crackers and enjoyed a generous flight of wine from their tasting room. The Pinot was our favorite, but they are all good wines. Nice Job! Love the trees.

On the way home from a B&B weekend at Redwood Croft, we stumbled upon Beauregard Winery, just 4 min from where we stayed. We arrived to find them in the midst of a Monthly (?)pick-​up party. Wine-​steamed garlic mussels from bill the oyster man and 4 generous tasting pours. Sit under the redwoods or along the stream in a collapsing double anatomy dark chair, visit on the deck or listen to live music while you enjoy!!!
Hope to be back!

I just resolved to not post another ‘5’ rating, until I at least sort through about a half dozen 1 or 2 stars. I have them, I just don’t like to think of them — I’m more of a glass half full guy. So this is the last one for a little while (unless I’m overwhelmed by some great experience).
I’ve been a member now since March 2015, so I’ve taken my mandatory membership bottles. I’m also a 6 bottle /​shipment member, and though the selections sort of might seem redundant (only a small variety, but of course different years), the one thing that is repeatable is the quality of the wine. I am not sure why anyone could realistically complain about the quality. They do their very best to use their local grapes, and their accrued knowledge now over many years. Some of the wines I don’t like as much as others — but I’m never really disappointed. Anyway, it was my friend, a real wine connoisseur that got me into this. Now I can at least recognize a bad wine. I don’t think Beauregard serves one of those.
The people? I’m not sure what others have known prior to March of 2015, but for me — it’s really sort of hard not to see everyone at least once a month. I’ve gotten very use to them, and the personalities of all the employees that I know so far. And of course, we have met Ryan, and talked to him more than a few times. Their outside wine tasting pickups, in a very beautiful area, is a highlight of any given weekend. We have met a lot of people outside, and talked to many inside — so it’s sort of like a social spot for me, as well as a great place to have tasting on a weekend — and pick up another bottle if I need it. Recently a young lady joined as an assistant wine maker, and she was such a great pleasure to talk with. She has the energy and enthusiasm to learn, and I’m sure Ryan will teach her well.
I am a member of 3 other wineries now, having joined another recently, after I swore I would drop one that was sort of far away. But then, I visited the far away one this last weekend, for pickup (3 bottle membership; and their prices are so reasonable!) and enjoyed their activities and gathering (in a beautiful setting also), well… I just can’t give them up either. I’m not a sucker for wineries, I don’t think — but Beauregard broke me in, and my friend who loves their wine. So I appreciate others that care about their craft, like Ryan. And, the shipments are all spaced out far enough so that I keep replenished just about when I need it.
Beauregard for me means good wine, good people, excellent owner, beautiful setting, and — to mention it, I have a beautiful german shepherd that I would love to bring here — but I respect the right of the owner to ‘refuse service’ — it’s his place, and his family, so people should get off of that tack. But meanwhile, if you find this gem, just relax, realize you are there to enjoy yourself. It happened for me, and still does every time we visit. I“m staying a member as long as I’m living in Santa Cruz. I look forward again to this next year outdoor gatherings. Thanks to Ryan and his family for running a great business.

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«In 1945, retired Sheriff Deputy Amos Beauregard bought 13 acres of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay from Quistorf who originally planted the vineyard circa 1880. Amos farmed the land at the newly named Beauregard Ranch until his final days. Amos’ son Emmit (Bud) Beauregard, founder of Shopper’s Corner Grocery Store in Santa Cruz, farmed the family land for a lifetime while running Shopper’s. Bud’s son Jim Beauregard took to farming at a very young age with his grandfather Amos. In 1982, Jim worked rigorously to establish the Ben Lomond Mountain AVA, a distinctively different terroir than the rest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Over the years, Jim has planted hundreds of acres of vines throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains and still maintains his 68 acres of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon.» You can’t find a better deep rooted history of a winery in Santa Cruz Mountains than the Beauregard Vineyards family.
Driving up to the tasting room, it was very familiar, because it took over the historical building «The Lost Weekend Bar» 1950 – 1983, it was once home of the Bonny Doon tasting room.
The cozy tasting room, plenty of places for you to sit down on the comfortable chairs, couch or by the bar. On a beautiful day, take a walk outside, the spacious yard with a few tables, a perfect spot for a picnic, you can bring your snacks. You just need to call and reserve that outdoor table in advance.
It was our lucky day. We got to Mr. Warner, their Director of Sales, gave us a winery tour includes a wine tasting, a private guided experience to our old world winemaking facility. Beauregard Vineyards is offering guided cellar tours Saturday and Sunday at noon by appointment only. The tour includes in detail a tasting, a vineyard overview and tour of the winery and barrel room.
These winery tours are ideal for corporate groups, business team building experiences, event planners, or other more groups. Tours are free with the purchase of a $ 10.00 Tasting Fee.
It was so quiet and peaceful up here. Beauregard Vineyards Tasting Room is overlooked to the beautiful Pinot Noir Vineyard that the 4^th generation winemaker Ryan Beauregard has planted and planning on release that vintage in 2017.
For a small fee, you get to taste quite a few wines. There were a few wines that actually surprised me.
— 2012 Pinot Gris Orange Wine, from Reagan Vineyard, quite nice, bright and vibrant and orange in color with perfect clarity. it’s a perfect bottle for a hot summer day.
— 2011 Chardonnay Bald Mountain, bright green apple with floral notes, a well– balanced acidity, beautiful finish. A bit of oak, light buttered toast and vanilla, only 150 cases made. I adore this wine.
— 2012 Pinot Noir, Coast Grade Vineyard, inviting notes of berry and spice box, a sense of place, speaks of a bed of limestone in the Santa Cruz Mountains overlooking the coastline, a medium body Pinot Noir that’s perfect with a grilled fish dish and seafood. Less than 50 cases made, a must try.
— 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Beauregard Ranch, a perfect cab to pair with your steak or lamb chop.
I got to meet 4^th generation winemaker Ryan Beauregard over a winemaker dinner at Bourbon Steakhouse, at Levi’s Stadium over the Summer. «It took me over ten years to make the wines and the styles that I truly love.» Says Ryan. An old world wine style, less oak, minimal intervention, native yeast, organic, well-​balanced, good acidity, and to pair well with food. He undoubtedly makes some of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains.
I also met the winemaker father, 3^rd generation viticulturist Jim Beauregard. He was also at the winemaker dinner. «We want to go all organic, and this is the way Beauregard Vineyard will be.» says Jim.
Ryan was passionate, speaks from his heart, and how sincerely he believes in what his family does. «My technique to accomplish this valued combination starts with the absence of chemical manipulation from the crush pad to the bottling line. Instead of using commercially manufactured yeasts that may impact flavors from other areas of the world, I use yeasts that are present in our vineyard and cellar. All wines are aged ‘sir lees’ creating vintages of notable minerality, expressive of our coastal mountain terroir. Finally, I use minimal percentages of high-​quality oak barrels to ensure that the fruits are expressed and not covered by the flavor of the oak.» Says Ryan.
So if you are taking a trip here, it’s only 15 minutes drive from Santa Cruz on this scenic drive North on HWY 1 and 1.5 hours drive South on HWY 1 from San Francisco.
Award-​winning wines for a fraction of what you pay for Napa Valley wines, price ranges from $ 20.00-$ 65.00, so drive a little, explore your palate, and you will be in for a real treat.

Great taste, good host. The gentleman who poured our wine Looney, told us from the beginning «first let me pour you and glass.» Great start, then he told us about how he doesn’t want to tell us the type of taste the wine has so he doesn’t decide the taste for the wine.
It’s listed five tastings but he gave us one off the menu. He poured us season flavors, my favorite was the Pinot noir, smokey and fruity.
Beautiful in the country feel, great patio and bar.
Only reason why I gave it four stars was because of the flies flying around in the bar area.

A very pleasant wine-​tasting experience! Situated in a towering redwood grove overlooking a nice lawn, tree ferns and a couple of beautiful picnic tables. The employees were very friendly and accommodating. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the wines. Made in a restrained Burgundian style. Prominent minerality. Expansive bouquet. All of the wines had this same personality/​style. Not overblown nor overripe. A sophistication not generally seen in Santa Cruz county wines. Will be back for sure and am contemplating joining their wine club…

If you are driving down highway 1, you should stop here! It’s Awesome! Old local spot turned winery. I visited for the second time in a month last weekend. It is so great. Michael was so knowledgable and engaged in our tasting experience. They have live music on the weekends which add to the welcoming atmosphere. Will return soon! :)

One of two wineries between Monterey and Half Moon Bay. Big sign off the California 1. The drive from the freeway is about three miles.
Greeted promptly by the staff of this award wining winery. Lots of family and California history for this winery.
Plenty of seating and lots of scenery. Winery owns several vineyards nearby to help offer a variety of wines. Some whites, rose, orange, and reds. Unexpected profiles found between the plenty of choices. Something of most. We liked most of these including the Pinot Gris and the Pinot Noir. Both also award winners.
There is a small nominal tasting fee to try six. Each persons fee is waived with each bottle purchased.
Good friendly and credible dedicated staff match the award winning selections from it’s various vineyards.
Bad a little pricy but worth every penny.
Would definitely come back.

We have been members here for two years and this is hands down our favorite winery in the area! Not only is their wine fantastic (literally every bottle! I reccomend the orange Pinot), not only is their location gorgeous, but their staff is amazing!!! Every time we go in (we are members and go in once and month or so) they remember us, doesn’t matter who is working! We really appreciate a place with such a casual ambience and such fantastic wine… they could and should charge much more! We will be members for years to come, and always enjoy taking our friends to Beauregard!!!

We weer here a few weeks ago with a wine passport. I don’t remember all the details of which wines we tasted, I just remember being surprised that I liked *all* of them. Usually with a wine tasting, I think there are one or two good ones and the rest aren’t that great. Here, I specifically recall their dry Riesling was superb, and everything else was at least good. Only disappointment was, after the excellence of the dry Riesling, I thought their late harvest Riesling would be amazing, but it was kinda lackluster — tasted more like a semisweet than a proper late harvest, which would be fine if it were advertised and priced as one, but I actually preferred their dry Riesling to the late harvest even disregarding price. Which is weird — I’m all about the late harvest, but it also makes me snobbier about them. ;)
Anyway, service was also excellent, and it is definitely the *prettiest* tasting room area we visited — it’s an excellent place for a picnic.

On a trip up to Bonny Dune we three ladies happened upon this place. Nothing says ladies night Friday wine tasting. We were welcomed by Nicole and began our wine journey. The tasting room is all wood and cozy. We enjoyed ourselves and the wine very much. Nicole is such a great wine tour guide and showed us a great time. Thanks for a very memorable evening, and great wine!

Friendly service. Must see Fred if you come here. He knows his wine and is super knowledgable about the area. The 2012 Zinfandel was my favorite. Chardonnay here is good too! Must stop by if you’re in the area.

Great location and it’s a nice tasting room. But for one I didn’t care for the wines very much or the expensive tasting fee of $ 10 which only gets waived with a $ 30 or more purchase, not to mention they use wine stoppers so the pours are a little on the small side.
Also even though they have some outdoor seating no dogs are allowed on the premises. Now I can understand saying «dogs on leash and don’t let your dog pee on our porch» but really, we are way out in the country and no dogs allowed, well that was huge bummer for us.
I’ll just stay in Felton and go to Hallcrest as I like their wine better, it’s cheaper and they are dog freundly.