Moose Mountain Vineyards
San Martin · Santa Clara Valley
$30/person
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$30/person
Moose Mountain Vineyards is at 3210 Paseo Vista Avenue, San Martin, CA 95046. Phone +1 (541) 668-9463. Tasting fee $30/person. Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Syrah and Tempranillo.
About
Moose Mountain operates on its own clock: sunset tastings every second and fourth Saturday only, by reservation, starting at 4:30pm. Winemaker Richard Schmidt planted his first 455 vines after two decades as a reproductive endocrinologist, and now farms nearly 20 varietals organically across hillside estates in San Martin and Paso Robles' Adelaida AVA. The focus is Bordeaux—six red varieties in San Martin, plus Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Tannat, and Semillon in Paso. Schmidt's minimal intervention approach lets each vintage speak for itself. Tastings happen on the property with panoramic valley views, and the vibe is intimate—you're likely to chat with the winemaker himself. They're kid and dog friendly, encourage bringing food, and occasionally host plant-based wine dinners. It's not a typical drop-in winery experience; it's a purposeful, twice-monthly gathering on a private estate where the wine is bold and the hospitality genuine.
The Oxto Edit
Oxto AIA physician-turned-winemaker farming two estate vineyards, one in San Martin and one in Paso Robles. Tastings are small, by reservation, and held at sunset on the hillside property above the valley. Expect organically farmed, Bordeaux-focused reds and a lot of time with the person who made them.
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Moose Mountain Vineyards
3210 Paseo Vista Avenue
San Martin, CA 95046
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