The Hidden Side of Wine Country

Not every wine country experience happens along busy highways or crowded tasting routes.

Tucked into the eastern foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Martin Ranch Winery offers a quieter side of wine country — one built around vineyard views, conversation, handcrafted wines, and afternoons that unfold at their own pace.

Many guests discover the winery while looking for something a little different from the usual tasting room experience. Some come for live music, seasonal events, or food pairings. Others simply come to spend time outdoors with friends and enjoy a few hours away from the city.

What they often find is a winery that still feels personal, welcoming, and connected to the land around it.

Open for wine tasting the first and third weekends of each month · Fri–Sat–Sun · 12–5 PM.