Cruv

California wine region

Santa Clara Valley Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Winemaking here dates to the Spanish missions, and today's wineries cluster around Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy, south of San Jose.

35+ places in Cruv · 30+ upcoming events

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Rows of autumn-colored grapevines in the Morgan Hill valley at sunrise, with golden foothills and a distant ridge crowned by the Mount Hamilton observatory buildings.

At a glance

Places in Cruv
35+
Upcoming events
30+
Known for
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Zinfandel
Nearest city
About 10 miles south of San Jose

Areas in Santa Clara Valley

  • Gilroy

    At the valley's southern end, a crossroads between the Bay Area, the Central Coast and the Central Valley.

    15+ places in Cruv

  • Morgan Hill and San Martin

    Many wineries are within about 15 minutes of downtown Morgan Hill, and more are in rural San Martin. Downtown has galleries and boutiques.

    15+ places in Cruv

Also in Santa Clara Valley: San Ysidro District, Pacheco Pass.

Know before you go

Reservations
Open days vary widely: some wineries pour most days, others only on weekends or certain weekends a month. Ask whether a winery takes walk-ins.
Tasting fees
Prices differ by winery, and at some, buying wine gets the tasting fee waived.
Getting there
Morgan Hill is about 10 miles south of San Jose; Gilroy is about 25 miles south.
Best time to visit
Visit in summer for frequent live music at wineries, or in fall for the local winery association's passport weekend, when some wineries add harvest activities.
Getting around
Wineries are spread across the valley, so get around with a designated driver, a rideshare or a tour.

Look for live music, winemaker dinners and sip-and-shop events at the wineries.

Santa Clara Valley on the map

Map of California showing Santa Clara Valley southeast of San Jose (California wine regions)

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