The words “wine country” and California go hand in hand. But while most people tend to think of our neighbors up in the North Bay, the South Bay has its own bustling industry with well over 100 wineries. With a multitude of microclimates and different terrains, the South Bay serves as the perfect place for growing grapes and producing wine. Some of the most popular varietals at our local vineyards include pinot noir, chardonnay, and cabernet sauvignon.
If those words have your ears buzzing and ready to plan your next weekend wine-outing, read on to find out who made our list of the top 25 wineries in the South Bay, according to Yelp data.
- Coterie Cellars – San Jose
- MJA Vineyards – Santa Cruz
- Villa del Monte Winery – Los Gatos
- P and V Winery – Morgan Hill
- Miramar Vineyards – San Martin
- Hallcrest Vineyards – Felton
- La Vie Dansante Wines – Gilroy
- Calerrain Wines – Gilroy
- Travieso Winery – Campbell
- Big Dog Vineyards – Milpitas
- Beauregard Vineyards – Bonny Doon
- Kirigin Cellars – Gilroy
- Loma Prieta Winery – Los Gatos
- Wargin Wines – Soquel
- Gali Vineyards – Los Gatos
- Lightpost Winery – Morgan Hill
- Wrights Station Vineyard & Winery – Los Gatos
- Armitage Wines – Aptos
- Emilio Guglielmo Winery – Morgan Hill
- Fortino Winery – Gilroy
- Soquel Vineyards – Soquel
- Picchetti Winery – Cupertino
- EmmaLily Vineyards – Morgan Hill
- J Lohr Vineyards & Wines – San Jose
- R & W Vineyards – Cupertino
Big Dog Vineyards (Annie N.), Soquel Vineyards (Kevin L.), P and V Winery (Katie R.), Gali Vineyards.
Methodology: This is an all-time list of the Top 25 Wineries in the South Bay according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the wineries category on Yelp, that produced their own wine, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. This list looked at businesses in and around the South Bay area. All businesses were marked open on Yelp as of July 27, 2022. When available, all businesses on this list have a passing health score as of July 27, 2022.
