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Southern California Wineries: 380 Producers and What They Grow

Southern California is a wine region in California with 380 licensed producers and 13 American Viticultural Areas. It is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel.

Where These Wineries Are

Southern California Wineries: 380 Producers and What They Grow

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.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

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About Southern California

Climate, soils and why the wines taste the way they do.

Signature Grapes of Southern California

Cabernet Sauvignon

Syrah

Zinfandel

Chardonnay

Viognier

AVAs in Southern California

Temecula Valley

South Coast

Malibu Coast

Malibu-Newton Canyon

Saddle Rock-Malibu

Sierra Pelona Valley

Ramona Valley

San Pasqual Valley

Leona Valley

Antelope Valley of the California High Desert

Cucamonga Valley

Tehachapi Mountains

Palos Verdes Peninsula

Visiting Southern California

Tasting rooms

Tours

Food

Events and weddings

Dog friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in Southern California?

Southern California has 380 licensed wine producers.

What is Southern California known for?

Southern California is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Chardonnay.

Which AVAs are in Southern California?

Temecula Valley, South Coast, Malibu Coast, Malibu-Newton Canyon, Saddle Rock-Malibu, Sierra Pelona Valley, Ramona Valley, San Pasqual Valley.

How many Southern California wineries have tasting rooms?

At least 118 advertise one. Always confirm hours before visiting.

Avas

Temecula Valley AVA · South Coast AVA · Malibu Coast AVA · Malibu-Newton Canyon AVA · Saddle Rock-Malibu AVA · Sierra Pelona Valley AVA · Ramona Valley AVA · San Pasqual Valley AVA · Leona Valley AVA · Antelope Valley of the California High Desert AVA · Cucamonga Valley AVA · Tehachapi Mountains AVA · Palos Verdes Peninsula AVA

States

California Wineries

Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Syrah Wineries · Zinfandel Wineries · Chardonnay Wineries · Viognier 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.