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Silver Lining Shines on Santa Cruz Mountains Winery

Mother Nature helps a local winemaker make his mark.

Nearly 35 years ago, a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot decided to hang up his flying cap for a wine rack, and he's managed to make it through his share of turbulence and come out sky high. In this week's , Patch's shows how this retired pilot proves to have the luck of the Irish on his side.

To taste the wines of Silver Mountain Winery, visit the vineyard tasting room or  the Santa Cruz tasting room.

The Vineyard Tasting Room in the Santa Cruz Mountains is open Saturdays, noon to 5 p.m. Click here for more information and directions.

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The Surf City Tasting Room in Santa Cruz, 402 Ingalls St., is open Thursday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Click here for more information and directions.

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