California wine region

Suisun Valley Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Just outside Fairfield, southeast of Napa Valley, this Solano County valley is best known for Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

15+ places in Cruv · 2 upcoming events

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Rows of leafy grapevines over bare soil and straw lead toward low hills in the Suisun Valley under a clear blue sky.

At a glance

Places in Cruv
15+
Upcoming events
2
Known for
  • Petite Sirah
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
Nearest city
About 45 miles from San Francisco or Sacramento

Areas in Suisun Valley

  • Suisun Valley AVA

    Tasting rooms share the valley with family-farm stands selling fruit, vegetables, nuts and olive oil, so you can plan produce stops between tastings. The AVA dates from 1982.

    15+ places in Cruv

Also in Suisun Valley: Green Valley (Solano County).

Know before you go

Reservations
Some tasting rooms ask you to reserve, so look up each one's policy and book where asked.
Tasting fees
Fees vary by tasting room and can change with the day, time or type of booking. Some tasting rooms drop the fee if you buy wine.
Getting there
Head for Fairfield; the valley sits just outside town. If you're also visiting Napa Valley, it's about 15 miles from Fairfield.
Best time to visit
Any season works: valley venues host seasonal events throughout the year.
Getting around
Wineries and farm stands sit along country roads. To get between stops, plan a designated driver, a rideshare or a tour.

Valley venues mix food-and-wine pairings, winemaker dinners and live music with U-pick and other farm activities.

Suisun Valley on the map

Map of California showing Suisun Valley northeast of San Francisco (California wine regions)

Nearby wine regions

  • Napa Valley

    California's first AVA centers on a narrow valley floor about 35 miles long and is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

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  • Carneros

    Cooled by winds off San Pablo Bay, Carneros spans Napa and Sonoma counties and is known for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wine.

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  • Sonoma County

    In northern Sonoma County, pick a valley: Russian River for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Dry Creek for Zinfandel, or Alexander for Cabernet Sauvignon.

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  • Lodi

    Old-vine Zinfandel shares Lodi's vineyards with more than 100 other grape varieties, and most tastings need no reservation.

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