Nicholson Vineyards is on Pleasant Valley Road in Corralitos, just around the corner from where my grade school bus stop was. As a child, I lived up the road. Locals call the area Corralitos. It's a rural micro-region of sorts tucked between Aptos and Watsonville. The area is warm in the day, and cooler at night. Just perfect for growing apples—which is historically what the area is known for—but is also now becoming a known wine belt. The tasting room is nestled between huge, spreading oak trees and rows of beautiful fresh-green grape vines. Wooden picnic tables are dotted under the shady oaks. And bistro tables, with umbrellas to keep the heat off, decorate the green grass area. Climbing roses grow along the entrance to the tasting room and welcome guests in. I visited on a Passport Day; it was a full house inside but plenty of spaces could be found outdoors to soak up the county views. Nicholson Vineyards offered cheese, grapes, and a pastry along with their wines. Various tasting levels were available; Premier, Passport, or Reserve. Guests can enjoy the tasting room counter or take their wines outside. It's the perfect setting to bring a picnic and relax.
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