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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

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

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Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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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

Central Coast AVA

Children

Contra Costa AVA · Lamorinda AVA · Livermore Valley AVA · Pacheco Pass AVA · San Ysidro District AVA · Santa Clara Valley AVA · Santa Cruz Mountains AVA

States

California Wineries

Grapes

Pinot Noir Wineries · Chardonnay Wineries · Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Zinfandel Wineries · Syrah Wineries · Merlot Wineries · Cabernet Franc Wineries · Sauvignon Blanc Wineries

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.
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