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Big Basin Vineyards - Tasting Room & Wine Bar Store,Bar in Santa Cruz

Name: Big Basin Vineyards - Tasting Room & Wine Bar
Address: 525 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, United States
Telephone: 18315157278
Rating: 4.5

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Big Basin Vineyards - Tasting Room & Wine Bar

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#87 From 323 in Santa Cruz

8.9

29 Review

Ambience

8.9/10

Food

8.9/10

Interior

8.9/10

Prices

8.9/10

Service

8.9/10

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Price & Cuisine

$ Wine Bar, Spanish

Establishment type

Store, Bar

Features

Wheelchair Accessible

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525 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

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This bar and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center can be both really attractive for tourists. The menu of Spanish cuisine under the direction of the great chef is wonderful at this place. You will be offered delicious wine. The good staff reflects the style and character of Big Basin Vineyards - Tasting Room & Wine Bar. Professional service is something that visitors note in their comments. Google gives it 4.4 so you can select this place to have a good time here.

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John Means

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3 months ago

We recently visited the Santa Cruz tasting room after an event we attended in the area. Our server was very personable and attentive.The ambience of the tasting room was cozy and artfully decorated. Lastly, the wine flight was incredible. They offer an option of a custom tasting flight which allows flexibility based on your preferences. They also have a small bites menu available which looked tempting but alas we had just eaten.

Anthony Fazio

A year ago

My +1 really wanted to try a wine bar while we were out here. The ambiance was nice, the wine was fine, the food was good, but service was "meh" and it didn't really come together like it should have. I gave 4 stars because 3 was too low, but I really wanted to give like a 3.5. We came in on a week night and the place was empty except for one person sitting at the bar, who didn't stay long after we got there. We literally stood around for a few minutes until a person on a computer in a dark back room noticed we were there and greeted us. He offered us the couch and cleared an empty bottle and some plates that had been left behind by other customers. My +1 wanted to try the mid-tier flight selection that started with chardonnay (her favorite). I'm more of a cabernet kind of guy, but they didn't have one so I tried a glass of their house blend, which was close enough. We also asked for their warmed olives and a beef empenada. The wine was decent, the olives were good, and the empenada was tasty (but they forgot the chimchurri sauce!), but we had to remind the guy serving us that my +1 had ordered a flight. A group of 4 came in a bit after us and I think the guy kinda forgot about us a couple times between them and whatever he was doing on the computer. And like other reviewers had mentioned, the food offerings were good, but nothing was really paired up and it was pretty random. Overall, the place was quiet and we had the corner of the room to ourselves, but it felt like the guy serving us was more interested in the computer, and the lack of paired wines/foods was surprising. I feel like a little effort in both areas would go long ways into what could be easily 5-star experiences.

Renee Fini

5 years ago

Great location for the tasting room. The actual vineyard is very beautiful. The wine is superb. Great value for members, otherwise tastings are pricey. So become a member and enjoy all the perks. They have a great selection of vinyls to listen to which gives the place a great vibe. Great inside and outside area to enjoy. Cheers.

Duane Caldwell

11 months ago

I've been a BBV wine club member continuously since 2009, and I have enjoyed seeing Bradley's wines evolve with time. I was sad when they closed their old tasting room in Saratoga, but I've always enjoyed visiting the estate winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. I enjoy the winery so much, I only visited the Santa Cruz tasting room for the first time today, Easter Sunday. I loved the space (much roomier than the old Saratoga venue), and the food menu. The wines are excellent as they always have been, and the service was outstanding. Sarah (Sara? Sorry I didn't catch the spelling!) was my gracious hostess, and she helped make my tasting and club shipment pickup a real joy. If you're looking for great wines, small plates, and company in Santa Cruz, stop by the BBV tasting room for a treat.

Karyna Davis

4 months ago

Had such a great experience here. Stopped by while in the area because it was close to my hotel and so glad we did. Wine and service were great. The owner and servers were so kind and gave great recommendations. Would highly recommend! Will be back any time I am in Santa Cruz!

Paul B

6 months ago

Came here on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Place wasn’t too busy and it was nice and quiet. Perfect for a nice glass of wine.

peter swanberg

5 months ago

Fantastic experience with Norwegian Jeff. We tried GSM and all the pinots. Very knowledgeable and super eager. We will bring a bottle back to Norway

Lauren Jow

Wine was fine/good, service was friendly, but for two glasses of wine (standard pours) + tip our bill was $41 and it would be hard to get out paying less than that for two glasses, since the rose was the only wine on the menu under $15/glass. The tasting room is nice, but loud (pop music and a lot of street noise), and on a kinda of scrappy corner of town. If this is your favorite wine, come and get it, but if you’re not that particular, I’d go elsewhere.

M W

Stopped by this place for a quick tasting with my husband. The owner and everyone there were so warm and welcoming. Great vibes and very relaxing tasting experience. We got a bottle to go, had a little hiccup with check-out (charged us twice), but they promptly fixed it and were so great. Can’t wait to return.

Carrie Malcom

Love having this tasting room in the neighborhood. They took care of us. Chill atmosphere, good food and wine.