Lester Estate Wines
After discovering his dream ranch was naturally suited for a vineyard, Dan and Pat Lester planted Lester Family Vineyards in 1998. Well-known for producing a variety of expressions of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay from a single plot of land, these vines have produced some of Santa Cruz Mountains' most desired and award-winning wines. Today these grapes are the sole source of Lester Estate Wines. Grown in our award-winning estate vineyard in Aptos, California, each of the wines are an...
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Lester Estate Wine Tasting
Lester Estate Wine Tastings are reserved, outdoor, seated tastings for 2 to 8 guests. Taste 3 wines from our most current releases. Visit us and see what the magic is all about!
Lester Estate...- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 12
- $20 per person
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Vineyard Picnic Reservation
Book a Vineyard Picnic table for a leisurely afternoon on the vineyard lawn.
Bring your favorite picnic foods and non-alcoholic drinks. All wines must be purchased from Lester Estate Wines. No...- Reservation for parties of 2 to 8
- $100 Wine Purchase Deposit
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Hike the Ranch with Steve
A 90-minute hike guided hike through the vineyards and ranch with brand ambassador Steve Johnson will get your heart pumping, as you hear about the wine’s journey from soil to glass. Traipse across...
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 16
- $60 per person
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Lester Estate Vertical Wine Tasting Chardonnay
A guided vertical tasting of Lester Estate Wines Chardonnay with winemaker John Benedetti on our tasting barn patio, includes a selection of cheese & charcuterie from Cheese Shop 831. Explore the...
- Friday, Jun 9, 2023
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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2023 First Friday Sundowner - The Joint Chiefs
Come on out to the ranch Friday July 7 and enjoy the soulful sounds of The Joint Chiefs. Take in the sunset, enjoy a glass of wine and indulge in something tasty from Epoch Eats.
Reservation fee...- Friday, Jul 7, 2023
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
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Lester Estate Vertical Wine Tasting Mercurio
A guided vertical tasting of Lester Estate Wines Mercurio Pinot Noir on our tasting barn patio with our wine ambassador Steve Johnson and tasting room manager Jennifer Carr, includes a selection...
- Friday, Jul 14, 2023
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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2023 First Friday Sundowner - Flor de Caña
Strap on your dancing shoes and get ready to move! Local band Flor de Caña will be bringing their high energy latin sounds to the ranch on Friday August 4. Coupled with Mezclá Colombian Eats this...
- Friday, Aug 4, 2023
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
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Lester Estate Vertical Wine Tasting Domingo
A guided vertical tasting of Lester Estate Wines Domingo Pinot Noir with winemaker Emiddio Justin Massa on our tasting barn patio, includes a selection of cheese & charcuterie from Cheese Shop...
- Friday, Aug 11, 2023
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- $65 per ticket
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2023 First Friday Sundowner - Hank & Ella with The Fine Country Band
Kick off your Labor Day weekend celebration with us! Dust off those cowboy boots and brush up on your two-step as you and your partner swing to Hank & Ella with the Fine Country Band. Casas de...
- Friday, Sep 1, 2023
- 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- $15 per ticket
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