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California Wineries: All 5,191 Producers, Mapped by Region

California

The centre of American wine

California has 5,191 federally permitted wine producers across 154 official wine regions (AVAs). The largest concentrations are in Napa, Paso Robles, Healdsburg. Every producer is listed below with the address, map and contact details we could confirm.

  • 5,191 wineries
  • 154 official wine regions
  • 12 wine trails & areas
  • 440 towns with a winery

California Wine, in Brief

California makes roughly four out of every five bottles of American wine and is home to more wineries than the rest of the country combined. Its range is the story: fog-cooled Pinot Noir on the Sonoma Coast, Cabernet Sauvignon from the Napa Valley benchlands, old-vine Zinfandel in Lodi and the Sierra Foothills, Rhône blends in Paso Robles and Santa Barbara, and sparkling wine from Anderson Valley to the Central Coast.

For a visitor the choice is less about finding good wine than choosing a region that suits the trip. Napa is polished and expensive, Sonoma more relaxed, Paso Robles friendly and generous, Santa Barbara wine country easy to reach from Los Angeles, and the Sierra Foothills the most affordable and least crowded of the major areas.

Where the Wineries Are

Wine Regions of California

California holds well over a hundred American Viticultural Areas. The famous names are Napa Valley and Sonoma County in the North Coast, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County and Monterey on the Central Coast, Lodi and the Sierra Foothills inland, Mendocino's Anderson Valley to the north, and Temecula in the south near San Diego.

Central Valley89 wineriesSanta Cruz Mountains83 wineriesMendocino & Lake County181 wineriesLivermore Valley & Bay Area262 wineriesMonterey & Santa Lucia Highlands265 wineriesLodi & the Delta297 wineriesSierra Foothills351 wineriesSanta Barbara County385 wineriesSouthern California503 wineriesPaso Robles & San Luis Obispo579 wineriesSonoma County1,085 wineriesNapa Valley1,344 wineries

Official wine regions (AVAs)

North Coast 2,188 Los Carneros 1,996 Central Coast 1,289 Wild Horse Valley 1,128 Atlas Peak 1,092 Calistoga 1,092 Chiles Valley 1,092 Coombsville 1,092 Crystal Springs of Napa Valley 1,092 Diamond Mountain District 1,092 Howell Mountain 1,092 Mt. Veeder 1,092 Napa Valley 1,092 Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley 1,092 Oakville 1,092 Rutherford 1,092 Spring Mountain District 1,092 St. Helena 1,092 Stags Leap District 1,092 Yountville 1,092 Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak 1,010 Petaluma Gap 915 Alexander Valley 904 Bennett Valley 904 Chalk Hill 904 Dry Creek Valley 904 Fort Ross-Seaview 904 Fountaingrove District 904 Green Valley of Russian River Valley 904 Knights Valley 904 Moon Mountain District Sonoma County 904 Northern Sonoma 904 Rockpile 904 Russian River Valley 904 Sonoma Coast 904 Sonoma Mountain 904 Sonoma Valley 904 West Sonoma Coast 904 Santa Maria Valley 809 Adelaida District 495 Arroyo Grande Valley 495 Creston District 495 Edna Valley 495 El Pomar District 495 Paso Robles 495 Paso Robles Estrella District 495 Paso Robles Geneseo District 495 Paso Robles Highlands District 495 Paso Robles Willow Creek District 495 San Juan Creek 495 San Luis Obispo Coast (SLO Coast) 495 San Miguel District 495 Santa Margarita Ranch 495 Templeton Gap District 495 York Mountain 495 San Francisco Bay 405 Alisos Canyon 314 Ballard Canyon 314 Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara 314 Los Olivos District 314 Santa Ynez Valley 314 Sta. Rita Hills 314 Sierra Foothills 301 South Coast 264 Santa Cruz Mountains 187 Santa Clara Valley 186 Borden Ranch 179 Jahant 179 Lodi 179 California Shenandoah Valley 165 Ramona Valley 165 San Luis Rey 165 San Pasqual Valley 165 Tracy Hills 133 Livermore Valley 129 Chalone 124 Clarksburg 124 Clements Hills 124 Mokelumne River 124 River Junction 124 Arroyo Seco 111 Carmel Valley 111 Hames Valley 111 Monterey 111 San Antonio Valley 111 San Bernabe 111 San Lucas 111 Santa Lucia Highlands 111 Anderson Valley 106 Cole Ranch 106 Comptche 106 Covelo 106 Dos Rios 106 Eagle Peak Mendocino County 106 McDowell Valley 106 Mendocino 106 Mendocino Ridge 106 Potter Valley 106 Redwood Valley 106 Yorkville Highlands 106 Yucaipa Valley 103 El Dorado 96 Fair Play 96 Malibu Coast 92 San Ysidro District 92 Cucamonga Valley 86 Temecula Valley 86 Ben Lomond Mountain 71 Fiddletown 69 Winters Highlands 69 Alta Mesa 55 Cosumnes River 55 Sloughhouse 55 Antelope Valley of the California High Desert 50 Contra Costa 48 Lamorinda 48 Madera 47 Leona Valley 43 Malibu-Newton Canyon 43 Palos Verdes Peninsula 43 Saddle Rock-Malibu 43 Sierra Pelona Valley 43 Benmore Valley 39 Big Valley District–Lake County 39 Clear Lake 39 Guenoc Valley 39 High Valley 39 Kelsey Bench–Lake County 39 Long Valley-Lake County 39 Red Hills Lake County 39 Upper Lake Valley 39 Solano County Green Valley 36 Suisun Valley 36 Willow Creek 35 Capay Valley 33 Dunnigan Hills 33 Merritt Island 33 Squaw Valley–Miramonte 30 Manton Valley 29 Inwood Valley 20 Cienega Valley 13 Gabilan Mountains 13 Lime Kiln Valley 13 Mt. Harlan 13 Pacheco Pass 13 Paicines 13 San Benito 13 Diablo Grande 9 Paulsell Valley 9 Salado Creek 9 Trinity Lakes 8 North Yuba 7 Tehachapi Mountains 7 Seiad Valley 2

Grapes to Look For in California

Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay lead, with Pinot Noir on the cool coast, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah in the warm interior, and Syrah, Grenache and Sauvignon Blanc everywhere in between.

Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Pinot Noir Zinfandel Merlot Sauvignon Blanc Syrah Petite Sirah

Wine Towns in California

The towns with the most wineries, each with its own page and map.

Napa 638 Paso Robles 395 Healdsburg 266 Santa Rosa 223 Sonoma 189 Saint Helena 170 Calistoga 141 Buellton 111 Sebastopol 97 Lodi 91 Lompoc 91 Temecula 87

Planning a Visit to California Wine Country

Most Napa tasting rooms now require reservations and charge for tastings; Sonoma, Paso Robles and the Foothills are more walk-in friendly. Avoid the busiest weekends of harvest in September and October if you want the attention of the staff, or embrace them for the atmosphere.

Best time to go: Year round; spring and harvest are the prettiest

Before You Go

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

Read the trip planning guide

Every California Winery, A to Z

All 5,191 producers licensed in California, listed alphabetically. Open any name for its full profile, or use the map above to browse by place.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in California?

California has 5,191 federally permitted wine producers according to the most recent Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau permit list. This page lists every one of them.

What are the wine regions of California?

California holds well over a hundred American Viticultural Areas. The famous names are Napa Valley and Sonoma County in the North Coast, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara County and Monterey on the Central Coast, Lodi and the Sierra Foothills inland, Mendocino's Anderson Valley to the north, and Temecula in the south near San Diego.

Which grapes is California known for?

Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay lead, with Pinot Noir on the cool coast, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah in the warm interior, and Syrah, Grenache and Sauvignon Blanc everywhere in between.

When is the best time to visit California wine country?

Year round; spring and harvest are the prettiest. Most Napa tasting rooms now require reservations and charge for tastings; Sonoma, Paso Robles and the Foothills are more walk-in friendly. Avoid the busiest weekends of harvest in September and October if you want the attention of the staff, or embrace them for the atmosphere.

Nearby States

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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.