WineGuessrAVA · Red & white
Where is Santa Cruz Mountains wine from?
Santa Cruz Mountains is a red wine, also made in white, from Cupertino / Saratoga, in Central Coast, California, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Santa Cruz Mountains at a glance
| Classification | AVA |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Santa Cruz Mountains |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
| Village or town | Cupertino / Saratoga |
| Subregion | Central Coast |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 37.3020, -122.1149 |
Santa Cruz Mountains
Cupertino / Saratoga, California, United States
AVA
- Appellation
- Santa Cruz Mountains
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
The Santa Cruz Mountains AVA spans Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties south of San Francisco. Approved in 1981, it was one of the first AVAs defined by mountain terrain, following the fog line on both slopes of the range.
Producers to know
- Ridge Vineyards
- Mount Eden Vineyards
- Rhys Vineyards
Santa Cruz Mountains: questions and answers
Where is Santa Cruz Mountains wine from?
Santa Cruz Mountains is a red wine, also made in white, from Cupertino / Saratoga, in Central Coast, California, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Which country is Santa Cruz Mountains from?
Santa Cruz Mountains is from the United States, in the California wine region.
What grape is Santa Cruz Mountains made from?
Santa Cruz Mountains is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Is Santa Cruz Mountains a red or a white wine?
Both. Santa Cruz Mountains is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Santa Cruz Mountains?
Producers to know include Ridge Vineyards, Mount Eden Vineyards and Rhys Vineyards.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.