Wineries and vineyards in Silicon Valley

Top Wineries & Vineyards

This collection features historic and architecturally significant estates across Northern California’s premier wine regions. Highlights include Robert Mondavi’s mission-style winery, the French-inspired chateau of Domaine Carneros, and the modern, hilltop design of Artesa Vineyards. The selection spans from California’s oldest commercial winery, Buena Vista, to the 1973 Judgment of Paris winner, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. These locations provide a combination of traditional viticultural history and contemporary tasting facilities set against the backdrop of the Napa and Sonoma valleys.

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Founded in 1966, this Oakville estate features mission-style architecture by Cliff May and is home to the historic To Kalon Vineyard.

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Domaine Carneros

Famous for sparkling wines (Brut Vintage) and distinctive Pinot Noir. Overlook the vineyards with a glass in hand from their mansion.

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Robert Mondavi

Robert Gerald Mondavi was an American winemaker. His technical and marketing strategies brought worldwide recognition for the wines of the…

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Artesa Vineyards & Winery

Futuristic winery set into a hilltop, with water areas and fountains, offering scenic views of Napa Valley. Highly recommended!

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Domaine Chandon

Domaine Chandon is a winery located in the town of Yountville, California, in the Napa Valley.

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

Gained international fame after winning the 1973 Judgment of Paris. The estate specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon from its historic FAY and S.L.V. vineyards.

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Ledson Winery & Vineyards

Features a 16,000-square-foot French Normandy-style castle in Sonoma Valley, complete with grand staircases, marble fireplaces, and extensive gardens.

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Cline Cellars

Specializes in Zinfandel and Rhone-style wines. The estate features historic 1850s farmhouses and a museum dedicated to the California Missions.

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Viansa Winery

A hilltop estate at the entrance to Sonoma Valley featuring a Tuscan-style villa and views overlooking a 90-acre restored wetland preserve.

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Jacuzzi Family Winery

An 18,000-square-foot Italian stone villa modeled after the family's ancestral home. It produces Italian-style varietals and shares the grounds with a traditional olive press.

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Clos du Val Winery

Clos du Val a winery located in the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, California.

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Buena Vista Winery

Established in 1857, this is California's first commercial winery. The historic site includes renovated stone cellars and a museum documenting early viticulture.

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