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Rexford Winery
Santa Cruz

Rexford Winery

About Rexford Winery

Tastings $18 per person · Walk-ins welcome · Open Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Rexford has handcrafted wine in small lots in Santa Cruz since 2008, working with select local vineyards in cool climates. Joe Miller, a professor emeritus of astronomy and astrophysics at UC Santa Cruz who began making wine in the 1970s, works alongside his son Sam as associate winemaker. The focus is single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Merlot, made with minimal cellar handling and neither fined nor filtered, so the wines carry the microclimates and soils they came from. The winery on Ingalls Street pours on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and walk-ins are welcome.

Family-run

Tasting Experiences

Wine Tasting

Tasting at two locations: Capitola Ave (Thursday-Sunday 2-6pm) and Ingalls St winery (Saturday-Sunday 1-5pm). Includes stellar pretzels with tasting fee.

Club Events

Members-only events including club parties and barrel tastings

Varietals

Pinot NoirChardonnayMerlotZinfandelTempranilloPinot Blanc

When to visit Rexford Winery

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Good to know about Rexford Winery

Can you visit Rexford Winery? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Rexford Winery has a tasting room open to visitors. Walk-ins are welcome.

What wines does Rexford Winery specialize in?

Rexford Winery focuses on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel and Tempranillo, and more. Signature bottles include 2023 Chardonnay, Escolle Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands; 2023 Pinot Noir, Escolle Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands; 2023 Pinot Noir, Nina's Collection #2, Tondre Grapefield; 2023 Chardonnay, Tondre Grapefield; 2017 Zinfandel, Gillan Enz Vineyard, Lime Kiln Valley; 2013 Antle Vineyard Pinot Blanc.

How much is a tasting at Rexford Winery?

A tasting at Rexford Winery costs $18 per person. Tasting fee is plus tax and includes pretzels. Selected wines are also available by the glass. Walk-ins are welcomed and there is customer parking on site. Rexford also pours at a second tasting room at 309 Capitola Ave in Capitola, open Wednesday through Sunday from 2 to 6pm in summer, reachable at (831) 854-2090.

Do you need a reservation to visit Rexford Winery?

No, Rexford Winery welcomes walk-ins.

Does Rexford Winery serve food?

Yes, Rexford Winery has food available alongside tastings.

Where is Rexford Winery located?

Rexford Winery is at 429 Ingalls St in Santa Cruz, California. Phone: +1 831-426-1500.

When was Rexford Winery founded?

Rexford Winery was established in 2008.

Who makes the wine at Rexford Winery?

The winemaking at Rexford Winery is led by Joe Miller, Sam Miller.

What tasting experiences does Rexford Winery offer?

Rexford Winery offers Wine Tasting and Club Events.

What are Rexford Winery's tasting hours?

Rexford Winery is open Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Does Rexford Winery have a wine club?

Yes. Two tiers with no membership fee. The Terrace Club ships three bottles quarterly, and the Grand Terrace Club ships six with complimentary shipping. Members get 20 percent off wine, 25 percent for Grand Terrace, no tasting fees for themselves and up to three guests, first access to new releases, and invitations to club parties and barrel tastings.

Has Rexford Winery received notable recognition?

Double Gold and Gold medals at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Double Gold at the 2025 competition, and multiple 90 to 94 point scores with Editor's Choice picks from Matt Kettmann at Wine Enthusiast.

Where to find Rexford Winery

Rexford Winery is at 429 Ingalls St
Santa Cruz, California, United States of America, in the Santa Cruz.

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