They say a region’s soil, climate and topography are the keys to creating a fine wine, and when it comes to all of the above, we can’t imagine a more fitting destination to plant your roots than the Golden State. California’s abundant sunshine, temperate climate and mountain-meets-valley landscapes blend for just the right wine-producing terroir. From big-name wineries in the Paso Robles hills to benchmark vineyards at the foot of the Silverado Trail, the vintners, growers and bottlers on our Top 10 California Vineyards list have harnessed the region’s spectacular scenery and used it to shape their wine’s flavors for the better. All you have to do is sniff, swirl, savor and repeat!
The proprietor of our No. 1 pick traveled far and wide in search of the perfect wine-producing terroir on the California coast. Soil composition, slope and climate were all carefully considered before Glenn Bianchi settled on 40 acres in the Paso Robles hills. Learn More
The family behind our No. 2 California vineyards pick has been in the wine making industry for nearly three decades and if you ask us, it shows. But don’t think the Kendall-Jackson Winery takes its hard-earned experience for granted; this beloved California vineyard still… Learn More
With three distinct tiers of wines under one well-established label, we think our No. 3 pick represents the very best of Southern Napa vineyards, wineries and estates. While William Hills Estate may be literally off Silverado Trail’s beaten path, we think this California… Learn More
Raymond Vineyards may be our No. 4 pick, but it’s the number five that holds significance for this particular Napa Valley estate. You see, this California vineyard bears more than the Raymond name; it’s also been owned and operated by the Raymond family for five generations.… Learn More
If you fashion yourself as a wine connoisseur in search of the next big thing, our No. 5 pick will save you the trouble. If you’re looking for an exclusive experience in Napa Valley wine country, our No. 5 spot’s got you covered there, too. Even if all you’re after is… Learn More
For our No. 6 spot, winemaking is more than a business; it’s a family tradition. In fact, the first acre of its aptly-named Mother’s Vineyard was planted on Mother’s Day with the whole family present. From winemaker Phil to executive chef Carol, Baily Vineyard and Winery… Learn More
We’re not sure where numbers fit into the winemaking equation, but we do know they’ve made quite an impression on our No. 7 pick. With 30 years in the Alexander Valley, three spectacular wine tiers and one award-winning winemaker to its name, we figure Clos du Bois is more… Learn More
A hot meal and a good glass of Merlot are something to look forward to at the end of a hard day, but the No. 8 pick on our Top 10 California Vineyards list boasts a history that puts our after hours pick-me-up to shame. Then again, we didn’t exactly expect to compete with… Learn More
It’s hard to imagine today, but our No. 9 pick started with a fairly simple concept. Friends and family gathering around the table to share the day’s happenings, enjoy each other’s company and clink glasses over a good bottle of wine. Granted, that bottle was usually one… Learn More
Our No. 10 spot may not have the vast acreage, impressive architecture or outlandish budget of other California vineyards on our list. But what this Calistoga vintner and grower lacks in size it more than makes up for with its own esteemed history, charisma and of course,… Learn More
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