Review Highlights
“The Pinot Noirs are lovely as well and a fantastic setting in a beautiful tasting room.” in 7 reviews
“Be sure to walk up to the ridge for an amazing view, bring lunch or a snack to enjoy while you're up there.” in 9 reviews
“We love WINDY OAKS WINERY and everyone in it, what an excellent space to enjoyably while away a few weekend hours.” in 3 reviews
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About the Business
Artisan winery featuring gold medal winning estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay produced in all-gravity winery, using half wild yeast and no additives such as enzymes. The wines aged 17-27 months in French oak barrels on lees with no racking, and then bottled by gravity unfiltered and unfined. Sustainable vineyards using largely organic materials. The well-known pinot noir critic, Rusty Gaffney, recently reviewed Windy Oaks wines and said "the hallmark of Windy Oaks Estate is consistency. Year in and year out, the wines are reliably and often spectacularly crafted. With Chambolle Musigny as the model, the Schultzes are quietly crafting some of the best and most intriguing Pinot Noir made in California." Windy Oaks, with 19 acres of vineyards on a ridge 1000' above the Monterey Bay offers spectacular bay views. Visitors are welcome to picnic on the ridge. Our extreme minimal intervention winemaking approach emphasizes our unique terroir.
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Hi Kevin--this is a good question that we get asked a lot! Dogs are most welcome if they are well-behaved and on a leash. You are welcome to take your dog for a walk in the vineyard as well. We look forward to welcoming you to Windy Oaks!… more
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- Mar 5, 2023
One of the better wine makers in the region.
The wines had a little more body then surrounding vineyards. They offered two different tasting menus. One menu was $20 per person the other was $30 per person. If you spend $50 on wines you get your tasting fee waved.
One thing we enjoyed about our wine tasting was they encouraged people to bring their own snacks for the wine tasting experience, we had stopped in at Corralitos Market for some of their house made sausages and cheese.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Kellie H.Watsonville, CA492Jan 18, 2024
What a sweet and beautifully located winery! Had a girls day on Saturday and spent it enjoying the wine at Windy Oaks. Our wine specialist was as charming as could be and the tasting was wonderful. I joined the club!
Unfortunately, I put the wine in my car haphazardly and when I opened my passenger door at home, it fell out and broke!
Sad to miss my choices but SO looking forward to the next shipment!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 28, 2022
Hidden Jewel with beautiful landscape and scenery that is breathtaking. The service was friendly and informative. We were able to bring our own charcuterie picnic. The wines were all pretty good. The service, ambiance and friendly hospitality gives this winery 5 stars.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Noah M.Menlo Park, CA14736Jul 8, 2023
Went there once and the service was good- the wine not so much. Came back again and this time we were turned away by Judy the owner who disliked that we had our daughters with us. There was only one other person there tasting. The property is nice. Oh well there wine is not good so no big loss.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - D N.Watsonville, CA17477Oct 4, 2021
Had the best time with my girlfriend on our little wine adventure. The view, the wine, the service, all amazing. It was a pretty hot day, they had umbrellas up to keep us all cool. You can walk the vineyard when you're done sipping the delicious wine they have. It's right down the street from my house, I will defiantly be back.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Takako S.San Carlos, CA6115261Feb 23, 2020
I found this spot on SCMWA.com when I was looking for some tasting spots in Corralitos area where I can use my Passport. I was so very happy to have found it‼
We were the only visitors at 12:30 on Saturday, so we got to talk to a wonderful young couple who helped us with tasting.
Two menus were available - a mix of whites and reds with no additional charge with Passport, and four Pinot Noir only for $5 with Passport ($20 without Passport). I without any hesitation went for all Pinot. The first sip made me smile big, and the rest even bigger
We were told that we could take a short walk up the vineyards where we could see the Monterey Bay. It was cloudy and we couldn't see but nevertheless it was a very nice walk with a glass of wine in hand.
I really loved their inviting tasting room, the patio, the vineyards, and of course all their Pinot
I'll definitely go back soon.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Vidya P.Saratoga, CA2921May 12, 2021
Amazing Mother's Day Sunday
They had a great set up this Sunday for families to enjoy picnic on the hill. Great people, views, and wine!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Tom S.Santa Cruz, CA03Aug 22, 2022
We love WINDY OAKS WINERY and everyone in it, what an excellent space to enjoyably while away a few weekend hours. Cheers, Tom & Dotty
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - James M.San Francisco, CA1122Feb 20, 2022
Very nice experience- excellent service from a young lady named Rachel who was very very sweet and accommodating the wines overall are good and fairly priced. A bit of an ordeal to get there because it's on a long winding road but once you're there it's an oasis of calm and wine heaven.
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