Appellation
San Francisco Bay AVA: 405 Wineries, Counties and Grapes
The San Francisco Bay AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in California, established under 27 CFR 9.157. It covers Alameda, Contra Costa, San Benito, San Francisco counties and contains 405 licensed wine producers. It sits inside the larger Central Coast AVA and contains 7 nested AVAs.
Where These Wineries Are
San Francisco Bay AVA: 405 Wineries, Counties and Grapes
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Watsonville, CA
12 Hands Winery
135 Aviation Way Ste 16, Watsonville, CA
- PermitCA-W-22504
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Livermore, CA
3 Steves Winery
5700 Greenville Rd, Livermore, CA
Events & weddingsTasting roomWine clubMerlot- HoursMonday – Sunday: 11:30-4:30 pm
- Phone(925) 364-4889
- Site3steveswinery.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Soquel, CA
3p Winery
3490 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA
- PermitCA-W-24462
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
brewery · South San Francisco, CA
47 Hills Brewing Company
137 S Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA
- PermitCA-W-23988
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Los Gatos, CA
A & a Los Gatos Winery
24572 Hutchinson Rd, Los Gatos, CA
- PermitCA-W-23562
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Morgan Hill, CA
A & a Winery
18290 Cochrane Rd, Morgan Hill, CA
- PermitCA-W-23135
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Livermore, CA
A3 Winery
1200 Wetmore Rd, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-25348
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Vacaville, CA
Accardi Winery
7924 Timm Rd, Vacaville, CA
- PermitCA-W-2879
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
Milpitas, CA
Aec Farming
4545 Felter Rd, Milpitas, CA
- PermitCA-W-23664
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Morgan Hill, CA
Aimee June Winery
1645 San Pedro Ave, Morgan Hill, CA
- PermitCA-W-16877
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
winery · Paicines, CA
Alba Coast Winery
385 Panoche Rd, Paicines, CA
- Sitediscovercaliforniawines.com
- PermitCA-W-22598
winery · Santa Cruz, CA
Alberti Vineyard
106 Richardson Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
Tasting roomToursWine clubPinot Noirwinery · San Francisco, CA
Alchemist Cellars
53 Bluxome St, San Francisco, CA
Events & weddings- HoursMon: 4:30pm – 11pm
- Phone(415) 746-9968
- Sitealchemistsf.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Corralitos, CA
Alfaro Family Farm & Vineyards
496 Hames Rd, Corralitos, CA
- PermitCA-W-3321
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · San Francisco, CA
Alluvial Wines
995 9th St Bldg 201, San Francisco, CA
- PermitCA-W-24812
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
winery · San Jose, CA
Almaden Valley Winery
19951 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA
- Sitealmaden.com
- PermitCA-W-21263
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Livermore, CA
Almost Famous Wine Company
7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-24062
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Hillsborough, CA
Amari Cellars
1790 Forest View Ave, Hillsborough, CA
- PermitCA-W-17406
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Morgan Hill, CA
Anders-Lane Artisan Wines
1480 E Main Ave, Morgan Hill, CA
- PermitCA-W-16307
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
Fairfield, CA
Anselmo Farms
2275 Julian Ln, Fairfield, CA
- PermitCA-W-21921
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
Moraga, CA
Anthony Devenuta
35 Hanson CT, Moraga, CA
- PermitCA-W-20419
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Fairfield, CA
Artisan Family of Wines
4341 Abernathy Rd, Fairfield, CA
- PermitCA-W-21297
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
- Permit record · no site on file
Gilroy, CA
Atelier Des Savants Fous
6500 Brem Ln, Gilroy, CA
- PermitCA-W-24118
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
Berkeley, CA
Auberge Road
1102 6th St, Berkeley, CA
- PermitCA-W-24087
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · San Francisco, CA
August West
540 Barneveld Ave Suites K a, San Francisco, CA
- PermitCA-W-3592
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Los Gatos, CA
Baccarossa
19620 Redberry Dr, Los Gatos, CA
- PermitCA-W-20277
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
Martinez, CA
Balestrieri Family Farm
6140 Alhambra Valley Road Unit B, Martinez, CA
Events & weddingsTasting roomWine club- HoursFRI & SAT 1 PM – 7 PM
- Sitebalestrierifamilyfarm.com
- Permit record · no site on file
brewery · San Francisco, CA
Barebottle Brewing Company
1525 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA
- PermitCA-W-23518
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Soquel, CA
Bargetto’s Santa Cruz Winery
3535 N Main St, Soquel, CA
Events & weddingsTasting roomWine clubChardonnay- Phone(800) 422-7438
- Sitebargetto.com
winery · Santa Cruz, CA
Beauregard Vineyards
10 Pine Flat Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
- HoursMo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Phone(831) 425-7777
- Sitebeauregardvineyards.com
- No photograph on file
winery · Livermore, CA
Beck Family Vineyards
508 Kalthoff Cmn, Livermore, CA
Cabernet SauvignonMerlot- Sitebeckvineyard.com
- PermitCA-W-23106
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Pacheco, CA
Bella Lucy Wines
431 N Buchanan Cir Ste 15, Pacheco, CA
- PermitCA-W-24445
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
San Jose, CA
Bella Montagna
3786 Quimby Rd, San Jose, CA
Events & weddingsTasting room- Phone(408) 274-3900
- Sitebellamontagna.net
winery · Livermore, CA
Bent Creek Winery
5455 Greenville Rd, Livermore, CA
Tasting roomWine club- Phone(925) 337-6932
- Sitebentcreekwinery.com
- No photograph on file
- No photograph on file
winery · Scotts Valley, CA
Bent Dime Winery
2750 and 2752 Granite Creek Rd, Scotts Valley, CA
- Sitebentdimewinery.com
- PermitCA-W-16883
- No photograph on file
winery · San Martin, CA
Bergin Wine Company
255 Fitzgerald Ave, San Martin, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon- Siteberginwines.com
- PermitCA-W-23903
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Martinez, CA
Bhachu Vineyards
5272 Alhambra Valley Rd, Martinez, CA
- PermitCA-W-17749
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Los Gatos, CA
Bhoomanchi Vineyards
369 Silver Mountain Dr, Los Gatos, CA
- PermitCA-W-25469
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Boulder Creek, CA
Big Basin Vineyards
830 Memory Ln, Boulder Creek, CA
- Phone(831) 621-8028
- Sitebigbasinvineyards.com
winery · Los Gatos, CA
Black Ridge Winery
18550 Black Rd, Los Gatos, CA
Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayMerlot- Phone(925) 691-9600
- Siteblackridgecellars.com
winery · Los Gatos, CA
Black Ridge Winery
18500 Black Rd, Los Gatos, CA
Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayMerlot- Phone(925) 691-9600
- Siteblackridgecellars.com
- No photograph on file
winery · Suisun City, CA
Blacksmith Cellars
4495 Suisun Valley Rd, Suisun City, CA
- Siteblacksmithcellars.com
- PermitCA-W-17763
- No photograph on file
- Permit record · no site on file
cidery · San Leandro, CA
Blindwood Cider Company
2547 Williams St, San Leandro, CA
- PermitCA-W-23567
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Fairfield, CA
Blue Victorian Vineyards
5071 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA
FoodTasting roomTours- HoursSunday: 10am - 5pm
- Phone(707) 422-8025
- Sitevezer.com
- No photograph on file
winery · Livermore, CA
Boaventura Vineyards
9309 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA
- Siteboaventuravineyard.com
- PermitCA-W-3157
winery · Livermore, CA
Bodegas Aguirre
8580 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA
Tasting roomWine club- Phone(925) 606-0554
- Sitebodegasaguirre.com
- Permit record · no site on file
Livermore, CA
Boles Carriage Blend
2169 Buena Vista Ave, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-23669
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Fairfield, CA
Bommarito Vineyards
4266 Stonefield Ln, Fairfield, CA
FoodTasting roomToursCabernet Sauvignon- Phone(707) 249-5843
- Sitebommaritovineyards.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Fairfield, CA
Bonanza
2650 Cordelia Rd, Fairfield, CA
- PermitCA-W-23651
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
Myers Flat, CA
Bravium
16370 Dyerville Loop Rd Bldg 201,, Myers Flat, CA
- Sitebravium.com
- PermitCA-W-17110
- No photograph on file
- Permit record · no site on file
brewery · San Carlos, CA
Brew4u, LLC
935 Washington St, San Carlos, CA
- PermitCA-W-23627
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Berkeley, CA
Buddy Buddy Wine
1335 4th St, Berkeley, CA
- PermitCA-W-24014
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
winery · Alameda, CA
Building 43 Winery
2440 Monarch St Ste 100, Alameda, CA
- Sitebuilding43alameda.com
- PermitCA-W-21538
Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.
Before You Go
Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.
Where the San Francisco Bay AVA Is
Alameda
Contra Costa
San Benito
San Francisco
San Mateo
Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
Solano
Grapes Grown in San Francisco Bay
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
Syrah
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Sauvignon Blanc
AVAs Inside San Francisco Bay
Contra Costa
Lamorinda
Livermore Valley
Pacheco Pass
San Ysidro District
Santa Clara Valley
Santa Cruz Mountains
Legal Definition
Codified at 27 CFR 9.157.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wineries are in the San Francisco Bay AVA?
405 licensed producers are located in the San Francisco Bay AVA.
Where is the San Francisco Bay AVA?
It lies in California, covering Alameda, Contra Costa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo counties.
What does the San Francisco Bay AVA designation mean?
A wine labelled San Francisco Bay must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.157.
Is San Francisco Bay part of a larger AVA?
Yes, San Francisco Bay sits within the Central Coast AVA.
Parent
States
Grapes
Pinot Noir Wineries · Chardonnay Wineries · Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Zinfandel Wineries · Syrah Wineries · Merlot Wineries · Cabernet Franc Wineries · Sauvignon Blanc Wineries