Best Wineries in Gilroy
12 wineries matched to your taste and atmosphere
Besson Family Vineyards
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Fifth-generation family operation farming century-old Gilroy vines. Their Estate Syrah won double gold, but it's the Pinot Noir from 100+ year-old rootstock that shows what Hecker Pass dirt can do when nobody's trying to make it taste like Burgundy.” ›
Calerrain Wines
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Family-run winery off Mt. Madonna with owner-made wines and wood-fired pizza in a garden setting that feels like crashing someone's backyard—because you kind of are.” ›
Tastings from $20+
Cinnabar Winery
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Gilroy tasting room pouring single-vineyard Cabernet and Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir from a winery that calls their wine 'made with soul, science, and a touch of nature's magic.' Relaxed outdoor hangout with live music and wines on tap.” ›
Tastings from $20+
Fortino Winery
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Italian family winery since 1970 on Hecker Pass, growing estate Merlot under redwoods and hosting barn-dance-scale events with live music and food trucks.” ›
Tastings from $10+
Hecker Pass Winery
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Third-generation Italian winery doing old-world reds the way nobody does anymore—dry farming, head pruning, wild yeast fermentation. Their Muscat pulls serious fans, but the real story is a family still hand-picking and bottling everything on 50-year-old vines.” ›
Kirigin Cellars
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Historic Gilroy estate dating to 1916, pouring approachable, easy-priced Zinfandel, Barbera and Pinot Grigio. Big lawns make it a picnic spot, and families bring the kids.” ›
L&M Vineyard
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Family-run Santa Clara Valley producer three miles from Gilroy outlets, pouring Cab Franc, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon on first and third weekends with live music and valley views.” ›
Tastings from $15+
Martin Ranch Winery
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Working ranch winery in the foothills west of Gilroy, open two weekends a month. Bring a picnic, settle in by the pond and estate vines, and taste wines from the property and coastal vineyards.” ›
Sarah's Vineyard
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Hecker Pass estate known for Viognier and Italian reds like Nebbiolo, with some bottlings scoring 93 points and up. A scenic escape from Silicon Valley, reached by a country dirt road.” ›
Satori Cellars
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Estate wines from 20 acres in Gilroy with whimsical branding and live music weekends—the Cab of the Blue Hand carries Santa Clara Valley dust and dark mountain fruit worth the drive south.” ›
Tastings from $20+
Solis Winery
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Hecker Pass estate winery pouring from its own vineyard with the Gabilan range as a backdrop. Weekend live music draws locals to the back porch.” ›
Verde Vineyards
Gilroy · Santa Clara Valley
“Weekend hangout in Gilroy with live bands, outdoor tables and a bring-your-own-picnic policy. The Chardonnay is a crowd-pleaser and the vibe is easygoing.” ›
Tastings from $18+