Quick Summary:

  • California’s climate is perfectly suited for growing grapes and producing wine.
  • The wineries located in the state, particularly the Napa Valley, are home to some of the best wines in the world.
  • You won't be disappointed if you are planning to go wine tasting.
  • In fact, the state of California makes approximately 90% of the wine produced in the United States.


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1. Francis Ford Coppola Winery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Francis Ford Coppola Winery | Wineries in California
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2. Matthiasson Winery ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Food & Drink
Matthiasson Winery  | Wineries in California
© Matthiasson Winery

3. Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery

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Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery  | Wineries in California
© Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery

4. Ram's Gate Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Ram's Gate Winery  | Wineries in California
© Ram's Gate Winery

5. Landmark Vineyards

Category: Food & Drink
Landmark Vineyards  | Wineries in California
© Landmark Vineyards

6. Alfaro Family Vineyards and Winery

Category: Kids & Family
Alfaro Family Vineyards and Winery | Wineries in California
© Alfaro Family Vineyards and Winery

7. Jordan Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Jordan Winery | Wineries in California
© Jordan Winery

8. Burrell School Vineyard and Winery, California

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Burrell School Vineyard and Winery, California | Wineries in California
© Burrell School Vineyard and Winery

9. Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard

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Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard | Wineries in California
© Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard

10. Ledson Winery & Historic Castle Vineyards

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Ledson Winery & Historic Castle Vineyards | Wineries in California
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11. Lodi Wine & Visitor Center

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Lodi Wine & Visitor Center | Wineries in California
© Lodi Wine & Visitor Center

12. Miramonte Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Miramonte Winery | Wineries in California
© Miramonte Winery

13. Tablas Creek Vineyard

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Tablas Creek Vineyard | Wineries in California
© Tablas Creek Vineyard

14. Navarro Vineyards & Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Navarro Vineyards & Winery | Wineries in California
© Navarro Vineyards & Winery

15. Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery

Category: Beaches
Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery | Wineries in California
© Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery

16. Orfila Vineyards and Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Orfila Vineyards and Winery | Wineries in California
© Orfila Vineyards and Winery

17. San Antonio Winery - Ontario Wine Tasting, Gift Shop & Event Center

Category: Entertainment
San Antonio Winery - Ontario Wine Tasting, Gift Shop & Event Center | Wineries in California
© San Antonio Winery - Ontario Wine Tasting, Gift Shop & Event Center

18. Scheid Vineyards - Winery & Tasting Room

Category: Food & Drink
Scheid Vineyards - Winery & Tasting Room | Wineries in California
© Scheid Vineyards - Winery & Tasting Room

19. Seal Beach Winery

Category: Beaches
Seal Beach Winery | Wineries in California
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20. Solis Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Solis Winery | Wineries in California
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21. Storrs Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Storrs Winery | Wineries in California
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22. Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Aviary

Category: Kids & Family
Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Aviary | Wineries in California
© Ackerman Family Vineyards at the Aviary

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