MARGINS WINE

Field	Details
Owners	MARGINS WINE LLC
Winemaker	Megan Bell
Production Facility	2487 Freedom Blvd, Unit 3, Watsonville, CA 95076
Tasting Room	Swift Street Courtyard, 402 Ingalls St, Suite 18, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone	(831) 200-3378
Web Site	https://www.marginswine.com/
Email	[email protected]
Hours	Thursday 3-7pm, Friday/Saturday/Sunday 1-7pm
First Vintage	2016
Current Production
CA ABC License	616620 (Active) - Production Facility
First Issued	08/10/2020
CA ABC License	640993 (Active) - Tasting Room (Wine Cubby)
First Issued	11/01/2023

History

Status: CLOSING - Ceased production, Wine Cubby open through end of April 2025

Established 2016 by winemaker Megan Bell. Low-intervention wines using grapes from underrepresented regions, vineyards, and varietals. 10 years of operation (2016-2025).

The tasting room, known as "Margins Wine Cubby", is a very compact, community-feel space in Santa Cruz. Known for skin contact Chenin Blanc (orange wine).

Focused on organic and regenerative farming, equity and inclusion in wine industry through board work with The Vinguard, collaborative workplace culture.

First wines: 2017 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Franc, Clarksburg Chenin Blanc.

Wines

Known for Chenin Blanc (including skin-fermented orange wine), Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc. Last call wines available while supplies last.