Madson Wines

“I had a fantastic experience there, getting to taste all the wines and having a one-on-one conversation with the sommelier. The wines were excellent—especially the Ascona Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay. But the Gamay and the Rosé are also outstanding and well worth tasting. The Syrah, too. And all the others, anyway. Just taste them all... It was simply impossible to leave empty-handed, though I managed to show some restraint and didn't buy them all. My only regret is not discovering Madson sooner; I wouldn't have hesitated for a second to arrange a tasting experience with my friends from Bordeaux who visited recently.”

“Wonderful afternoon at Madson Wines. Great little spot to sit and chill over a tasting and glass of wine. All the wines we tasted were great and the service and attention we received from Charlotte and Ali made us feel right at home. Made sure to stay on top of our needs even as the place filled completely up. Extra points for the oysters from Parker Picks pop-up oyster bar. Would give six stars if I could. Definitely will be back.”

“Lovely wine that really expresses the Santa Cruz terroir. Beautiful ambiance, great hosts that are very knowledgeable.”

“We enjoyed a great and spontaneous tasting experience late this afternoon. We were headed to another tasting venue and decided to stop in and explore what Madson had to offer. We were promptly greeted by a friendly server, who, during our tasting was gracious and allowed us to customize our tasting experience. She was knowledgeable about the wines and freely shared her knowledge of the winery’s history. The experience was positive and the wine was delicious. We inquired about their wine club and can now look forward to having new releases sent to us. I highly recommend Madson!”

“Wonderful atmosphere and wine. Loved having a glass of red there the other night and taking home a white to enjoy with a friend with a light spring meal. Great people and wine, it’s a great stopping spot!”