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
- No photograph on file
winery · Los Gatos, CA
Burrell School Vineyards
24060 Summit Rd, Los Gatos, CA
- Siteburrellschool.com
- PermitCA-W-2032
- Permit record · no site on file
Livermore, CA
Caddis
7878 Cedar Mountain Dr Unit B, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-21365
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Hollister, CA
Calera Wine Company
11300 Cienega Rd, Hollister, CA
- PermitCA-W-22842
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
brewery · Walnut Creek, CA
Calicraft Brewing Co.
2700 Mictchell Dr Bldg B, Walnut Creek, CA
- PermitCA-W-21815
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
winery · Moraga, CA
Captain Vineyards
1969 Joseph Dr, Moraga, CA
Ships wineTasting roomToursPetite Sirah- HoursMonday - Sunday 11:00AM - 6:00 PM
- Phone(925) 330-2440
- Sitecaptainvineyards.com
winery · Hollister, CA
Cardella Winery
10034 Cienega Rd, Hollister, CA
- Phone(559) 210-4395
- Sitecardellawinery.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · San Francisco, CA
Carlotta Cellars
2455 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
- PermitCA-W-21023
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
winery · Gilroy, CA
Carter House Cellars
5255 Hecker Pass Rd, Gilroy, CA
- Sitecarterhousecellars.com
- PermitCA-W-25077
- Permit record · no site on file
Hollister, CA
Casa de Fruta
6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA
- PermitCA-W-2201
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Hollister, CA
Casa de Fruta
6680 Pacheco Pass Hwy, Hollister, CA
FoodWine clubCabernet Sauvignon- HoursMonday-Thursday: 7:00am-9:00pm
- Phone(408) 842-0248
- Sitecasadefruta.com
- Permit record · no site on file
Oakland, CA
Casa Vinicola
2311 Magnolia St, Oakland, CA
- PermitCA-W-2963
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Lafayette, CA
Castillo Vineyards
3404 Silver Springs CT, Lafayette, CA
Tasting room- Phone(925) 282-3675
- Sitecastillovineyards.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Morgan Hill, CA
Castillo’s Hillside Shire Winery
2215 Liberata Dr, Morgan Hill, CA
- PermitCA-W-17038
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Gilroy, CA
Cetani Family Vineyards
11450 New Ave, Gilroy, CA
Tasting roomCabernet SauvignonChardonnayMerlot- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Woodside, CA
Chaine D’or Vineyards
140 Sunrise Dr, Woodside, CA
- PermitCA-W-1859
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · San Jose, CA
Chapter 11 Cellars, INC
460 Lincoln Ave Ste 55, San Jose, CA
- HoursWed-Fri 4-10pm
- Phone(408) 659-6440
- Sitechapter11cellars.net
- No photograph on file
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Livermore, CA
Chateau Bellevue 1881 Estate
51 E Vallecitos Rd, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-21571
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
Cherry Glen Winery
5956 Cherry Glen Rd, Vacaville, CA
- PermitCA-W-25681
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
Chirala Vineyards
15354 Sycamore Dr, Morgan Hill, CA
- PermitCA-W-21728
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
meadery · South San Francisco, CA
Christopherson Meadery
233 E Harris Ave Unit F1, South San Francisco, CA
- PermitCA-W-24675
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Gilroy, CA
Church Creek Cellars
11495 Center Ave, Gilroy, CA
- PermitCA-W-21313
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Hollister, CA
Cienega Valley Winery
9970 Cienega Rd, Hollister, CA
- PermitCA-W-16420
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
winery · Gilroy, CA
Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery
6500 Brem Ln, Gilroy, CA
- Sitecinnabarwinery.com
- PermitCA-W-23368
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Moraga, CA
Cinque Capre Vineyards
500 Rheem Blvd, Moraga, CA
- PermitCA-W-22303
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Martinez, CA
Climbing Monkey’s Winery
4950 John Muir Rd, Martinez, CA
- PermitCA-W-16573
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
San Carlos, CA
Clos de la Tech
1697 Industrial Rd Unit 2, San Carlos, CA
- Siteclosdelatech.com
- PermitCA-W-16166
- No photograph on file
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Santa Cruz, CA
Clos Tita Winery
4 Kendall Ln, Santa Cruz, CA
- PermitCA-W-2359
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Winters, CA
Collina de Bella Winery
4245 Morse Ln, Winters, CA
Tasting roomToursWine clubSyrah- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Martinez, CA
Conrad Viano Winery
150 Morello Ave, Martinez, CA
- PermitCA-W-2235
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
winery · Saratoga, CA
Cooper-Garrod Vineyards
22645 Garrod Rd, Saratoga, CA
- Sitecoopergarrod.com
- PermitCA-W-2542
winery · Santa Cruz, CA
Copious Winery
427 Swift St Suite a, Santa Cruz, CA
Tasting roomWine clubGrenacheRoussanne- No photograph on file
winery · San Martin, CA
Cordevalle Winery
13800 Hummingbird Ln, San Martin, CA
- Sitecordevallewinery.com
- PermitCA-W-25487
- No photograph on file
winery · Santa Cruz, CA
Corralitios Ridge Winery
815 Almar Ave Unit H, Santa Cruz, CA
- Sitecorralitosridgevineyards.com
- PermitCA-W-16674
winery · Knightsen, CA
Corteza Vineyards
2560 Tule Ln, Knightsen, CA
FoodWine clubGrenacheZinfandel- Phone(925) 406-9100
- Sitecortezavineyards.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · San Francisco, CA
Cosenza Cellars
5361 Bluxome St, San Francisco, CA
- PermitCA-W-21846
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · San Jose, CA
Coterie Cellars
885 W Julian St, San Jose, CA
FoodGrenachePinot NoirRoussanne- Phone(408) 288-5553
- Sitecoteriewinery.com
winery · Morgan Hill, CA
Cottage Creek Vineyards
12535 Watsonville Rd, Morgan Hill, CA
Wine clubCabernet FrancCabernet SauvignonChardonnaywinery · San Martin, CA
Couch Family Vineyards
915 W San Martin Ave, San Martin, CA
Ships wineTasting roomWine clubCabernet Sauvignon- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Berkeley, CA
Covenant Wines
1102 6th St, Berkeley, CA
- PermitCA-W-16622
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Orinda, CA
Crane Terrace Winery
135 Crane Trce, Orinda, CA
Tasting roomToursWine clubChardonnay- HoursMonday - Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sitecraneterracewinery.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · San Martin, CA
Creekview Vineyards
12467 Creekview CT, San Martin, CA
- PermitCA-W-15203
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
winery · Lafayette, CA
Cretaceous Wines
1089 Via Roble, Lafayette, CA
- Sitebizprofile.net
- PermitCA-W-25653
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Moraga, CA
Crossbrook Vineyards & Winery
700 Crossbrook Dr, Moraga, CA
- PermitCA-W-24797
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Hollister, CA
Damm Vineyards
3028 Cienega Rd, Hollister, CA
- PermitCA-W-23840
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Santa Cruz, CA
Dancing Creek Winery
4363 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
- PermitCA-W-16483
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Alameda, CA
Dashe Cellars
1951 Monarch St Ste 300, Alameda, CA
Events & weddingsFoodTasting room- HoursTh-Su 13:00-19:00
- Phone(205) 956-9555
- Sitedashecellars.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Los Gatos, CA
David Bruce Winery
21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos, CA
- PermitCA-W-1018
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
winery · San Francisco, CA
De Vin
995 9th St Bldg 201 Rm 104, San Francisco, CA
- Sitealignable.com
- PermitCA-W-24193
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Gilroy, CA
Deauratus
6500 Brem Ln, Gilroy, CA
- PermitCA-W-24986
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Lafayette, CA
Deer Hill Vineyards
6 Lois Ln, Lafayette, CA
Wine clubCabernet SauvignonChardonnayPinot Noir- Phone(925) 200-7676
- Sitedeerhillvineyards.com
winery · Livermore, CA
Del Valle Winery
4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA
Dog friendlyEvents & weddingsFoodCabernet Franc- Phone(866) 699-8690
- Sitedelvallewinery.com
- Permit record · no site on file
brewery · Oakland, CA
Den Sake Brewery
2311 Magnolia St Bldg. 6, Oakland, CA
- PermitCA-W-17813
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Concord, CA
Department C Wines
975 Detroit Ave Ste B, Concord, CA
- PermitCA-W-17184
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Los Gatos, CA
Devincenzi Cellars
24572 Hutchinson Rd, Los Gatos, CA
Tasting roomCabernet FrancCabernet SauvignonPinot Noir- Phone(831) 334-6083
- Sitedevincenzicellars.com
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