Stockwell Cellars — Attraction in Santa Cruz

We bought a case of their 2017 Zinfandel, at it was probably the worst wine we have ever had in our lives. It tasted as if it were about 30% red wine vinegar, the corks disintegrated when we tried to open the bottles, and it had so much sediment that we would get several tablespoons of crud when we used a strainer. The wine was so expensive that we attempted to drink it, but eventually tossed most of it. Any place can have bad batches, and that was not so much the issue as the way we were treated when we called them to report the problem. We were told "all wine has some sediment," and "I am sorry you did not like the taste," as if we had not both been drinking wine for over 50 years. There are many excellent wineries in the area, and even Trader Joe's would be a better bet. I am not going back, and I recommend that you choose...

Me and my wife had our small wedding reception at Stockwell Cellar this past September and we could not have been happier with the outcome. Suzanne and Eric made our special day amazing through the quality of service throughout the night and of course through their amazing selection of wine. The wine slushies were a huge hit even for those who are not big wine drinkers. This is the perfect location for any wine lover looking for a fun space to host...

I couldn’t be happier to have had found this gem of a winery in Santa Cruz! Owners Suzanne and Eric are truly passionate for providing a curated palette of wine and authentic experience for those that get to stop by their beautiful tasting room. I highly recommend you stop by for a glass of their rosé and their homemade truffle popcorn is...