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Santa Cruz Wine Bars
Cava
115 San Jose Ave., Capitola, CA; Tel. 831.476.2282
Not counting the chance to hang out with owner and raconteur Cliff Livingston, the top reason for a visit to Capitola’s cozy wine bar is the long list of tasting flights available every day. After all, sampling a trio of 2-oz pours of intriguing domestic and global wines can help expand any palate, from beginner to aficionado.
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Soif
105 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, California; Tel. 831.423.2020
It's pure wine-lover's heaven, but it doesn't require an oenology degree to enjoy Soif thoroughly. It's staffed by un-snobbish professionals whose knowledge makes it easy to navigate a list that is inspired, not merely extensive. Of course, it's all about the wines—there are always dozens available by the taste or glass.
Vinocruz
25 Front St., Suite 101, Santa Cruz, CA; Tel. 831.426.8466
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal nailed Vinocruz firmly to the wine map, praising the store's wide-ranging selection of vintages from small-production microwineries rarely open to the public.
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