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
winery · Fairfield, CA
Suisun Creek Winery
2434 Morrison Ln, Fairfield, CA
- Hours"By appointment only"
- Phone(805) 704-2822
- Sitesuisuncreekwinery.com
- Permit record · no site on file
Livermore, CA
Sunol Ridge Ranch
1090 Victorine Rd, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-15307
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Suisun Valley, CA
Sunset Cellars
4495 Suisun Valley Rd, Suisun Valley, CA
Ships wineTasting roomWine clubBarbera- HoursWednesday-Sunday 12:00pm-05:00pm
- Phone(707) 862-3985
- Sitesunsetcellars.com
- No photograph on file
winery · San Francisco, CA
Sutton Cellars
601 22nd St, San Francisco, CA
- Sitesuttoncellars.com
- PermitCA-W-15734
winery · Morgan Hill, CA
Sycamore Creek
12775 Uvas Rd, Morgan Hill, CA
Events & weddingsFoodTasting roomCabernet Sauvignon- No photograph on file
winery · San Martin, CA
Tank House Winery
12830 Harding Ave, San Martin, CA
Tasting roomWine clubCabernet SauvignonChardonnay- HoursFriday 1PM-6PM
- Phone(408) 386-6825
- Sitetankhousewinery.com
- No photograph on file
winery · San Francisco, CA
Tank Wines
18 Dore St, San Francisco, CA
- Sitetankgaragewinery.com
- PermitCA-W-21050
- Permit record · no site on file
cidery · Santa Cruz, CA
Tanuki Cider
334 B Ingalls St Ste B, Santa Cruz, CA
- PermitCA-W-25080
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Livermore, CA
Td Vineyards
633 Kalthoff Cmn, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-24923
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
San Jose, CA
Team Zin
830 Jury CT, San Jose, CA
- PermitCA-W-15352
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Livermore, CA
Tejada Vineyard
1960 S. Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-16537
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Fairfield, CA
Tenbrink Winery
4185 Chadbourne Rd, Fairfield, CA
Events & weddingsTasting room- Hours"By appointment only"
- Phone(707) 480-7334
- Sitetenbrinkvineyards.com
- No photograph on file
winery · Livermore, CA
Tenuta Vineyards
633 Kalthoff Cmn, Livermore, CA
- Sitetenutawinery.com
- PermitCA-W-22942
winery · Richmond, CA
Terah Wine Co
425 S 3rd St, Richmond, CA
FoodWine clubGrenacheVerdejo- Siteterahwineco.com
winery · Livermore, CA
Tesla Vintners
5143 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA
Tasting roomCabernet SauvignonChardonnayMuscatwinery · Berkeley, CA
Tessier Winery
1335 4th St, Berkeley, CA
Events & weddingsTasting roomTours- HoursSaturday & Sunday 1-6pm
- Sitetessierwinery.com
winery · Los Gatos, CA
Testarossa Vineyards
300 College Ave, Los Gatos, CA
Events & weddingsFoodTasting roomChardonnay- HoursThursday 3pm – 8pm
- Phone(408) 354-6150
- Sitetestarossa.com
winery · Lafayette, CA
Thal Vineyards, LLC
3393 MT. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA
Ships wineTasting roomCabernet SauvignonChardonnay- Phone(925) 298-5109
- Sitethalvineyards.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Hollister, CA
The Corralitos Wine Company
9970 Cienega Rd, Hollister, CA
- PermitCA-W-17029
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
distillery · Alameda, CA
The Gold Bar Spirits Company
2505 Monarch St Bldg 22, Alameda, CA
- PermitCA-W-25337
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
The Preamble Wine Company
21439 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos, CA
- PermitCA-W-25818
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Livermore, CA
The San Francisco Bay Winery
2029 Research Dr, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-17266
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- No photograph on file
winery · Livermore, CA
The Steven Kent Winery
5565 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA
- Sitestevenkent.com
- PermitCA-W-23222
Richmond, CA
The Wachira Group
1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond, CA
Wine clubChardonnay- Phone(510) 995-8261
- Sitewachirawines.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Oakland, CA
The West Oakland Wine Company
2525 Adeline St, Oakland, CA
- PermitCA-W-21327
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Aptos, CA
Thibodeau Vineyard
431 Coyote Ridge Rd, Aptos, CA
- PermitCA-W-16562
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
cidery · Richmond, CA
Thomas Brothers Hard Cider Company
1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond, CA
- PermitCA-W-23621
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Portola Valley, CA
Thomas Fogarty Winery
5937 Alpine Rd, Portola Valley, CA
Events & weddingsTasting roomToursCabernet Franc- HoursMonday - Friday 9am - 5pm
- Phone(650) 851-6777
- Sitefogartywinery.com
- No photograph on file
winery · San Francisco, CA
Timark Wines
2455 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayMalbec- Sitetimarkwines.com
- PermitCA-W-21880
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Half Moon Bay, CA
Tk Winery
151 Harvard Ave Ste a and B, Half Moon Bay, CA
- PermitCA-W-16833
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
Toshokan
1350 1350 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA
- PermitCA-W-23868
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
Livermore, CA
Touch a Life Foundation
476 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-24416
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
Treasure Island Wines
995 Ninth, San Francisco, CA
- PermitCA-W-17516
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Pacifica, CA
Triple J Cellars
901 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA
- PermitCA-W-17696
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Moraga, CA
Tucked in Vineyard
2151 Camino Pablo, Moraga, CA
Cabernet FrancCabernet SauvignonChardonnay- Phone(310) 471-6435
- Sitemoragabelair.com
- No photograph on file
winery · Napa, CA
Tucker Family Vineyards
1721 Partrick Rd, Napa, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon- Sitetuckerfamilyvineyards.com
- PermitCA-W-24885
winery · Gilroy, CA
Tuscan House Vineyards
6500 Brem Ln, Gilroy, CA
Tasting roomWine clubGrenachePetite Sirah- HoursSATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 1:00 - 5:00 PM
- Phone(408) 782-4092
- Sitetuscanhousevineyards.com
- No photograph on file
Castro Valley, CA
Twiningvine
16851 Cull Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA
FoodTasting roomCabernet FrancCabernet Sauvignon- Sitetwiningvine.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Oakland, CA
Two Mile Wines
477 25th St, Oakland, CA
- PermitCA-W-16203
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Alameda, CA
Urban Legend Wine
1951 Monarch St Suite 300, Alameda, CA
Events & weddingsFoodTasting roomBarbera- HoursFr 16:00-19:30; Sa 12:00-19:30,Su 12:00-17:30
- Phone(510) 545-4356
- Siteulcellars.com
- No photograph on file
winery · Watsonville, CA
Valley Vista Vineyards
110 Valley View Rd, Watsonville, CA
- Sitevalleyvistavineyard.com
- PermitCA-W-3597
- Permit record · no site on file
Hollister, CA
Vdv Ventures
11 Laurel CT, Hollister, CA
- PermitCA-W-20123
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
winery · Gilroy, CA
Verde Vineyards
2143 Buena Vista Ave, Gilroy, CA
Dog friendlyTasting roomWine clubCabernet Franc- Phone(408) 728-1793
- Siteverdevineyards.com
winery · Fairfield, CA
Vezer Family Vineyards
5066 Clayton Rd, Fairfield, CA
- HoursMo-Th 11:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00
- Phone(707) 422-8025
- Sitevezerfamilyvineyard.com
winery · Cupertino, CA
Vidovich Vineyards
18101 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA
Dog friendlyTasting roomCabernet SauvignonZinfandel- Phone(408) 642-0555
- Sitevidovichvineyards.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Moraga, CA
Vincenza Ranch & Vineyard
500 Rheem Blvd, Moraga, CA
- PermitCA-W-17357
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
Vine Hill Winery
2300 Jarvis Rd, Santa Cruz, CA
- PermitCA-W-15082
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Livermore, CA
Vineyard View Events
9687 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-25163
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Livermore, CA
Vintagio Wines
633 Kalthoff Common, Livermore, CA
- PermitCA-W-16469
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
Voleurs de Vin
53 Bluxome St, San Francisco, CA
- PermitCA-W-21120
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
Von Holt Wines
1225 Minnesota St, San Francisco, CA
- PermitCA-W-17719
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
Wait Cellars
53 Bluxome St, San Francisco, CA
- Sitewaitcellars.com
- PermitCA-W-17487
winery · Gilroy, CA
Wargin Wines
6500 Brem Lane, Gilroy, CA
Tasting roomWine clubCabernet SauvignonChardonnay- HoursWednesday 2pm - 5pm
- Phone(831) 531-8108
- Sitewarginwines.com
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Oakley, CA
Wedl Wine Cellars
400 Tate Ln, Oakley, CA
- PermitCA-W-16928
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
- Permit record · no site on file
winery · Saratoga, CA
Weener’s Leap Cellars
14918 Three Oaks CT, Saratoga, CA
- PermitCA-W-24896
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 · San Carlos, CA
Wesolek Vineyard
1001 Washington St, San Carlos, CA
- PermitCA-W-21302
Built from the federal permit register. We have no website, phone or hours for this winery yet.
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.
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States
Grapes
Pinot Noir Wineries · Chardonnay Wineries · Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Zinfandel Wineries · Syrah Wineries · Merlot Wineries · Cabernet Franc Wineries · Sauvignon Blanc Wineries