Wineries & Tours

Wineries & tours.

Beyond Silicon Valley’s tech campuses and skyline, rolling vineyards and small-batch breweries tell a different story about this region. From award-winning pinot noir to hazy IPAs brewed blocks from downtown, the following spots near Hotel Valencia Santana Row are well worth the short trip.

Wineries

  • J. Lohr Vineyards & Wine: 1000 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose · (408) 288-5057 · 3.4 miles. With nearly 3,000 acres under vine across California, J. Lohr crafts limited-production wines that hold their own against the finest labels from Bordeaux.
  • Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards — 23600 Big Basin Way, Saratoga · (408) 741-2934 · 14 miles. A pinot noir specialist through and through — more than 80% of this boutique winery’s 8,000–10,000 annual cases are devoted to the varietal. Daily tastings welcome walk-ins.
  • David Bruce Winery: 21439 Bear Creek Road, Los Gatos · (800) 397-9972 · 16 miles. Tucked into the Santa Cruz Mountains, David Bruce has earned international acclaim for pinot noir that connoisseurs call some of the finest in the world.
  • Bargetto Winery: 3535 N. Main Street, Soquel · (831) 475-2258 · 32 miles. The oldest winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Bargetto has has handcrafted award-winning wines since 1933, including its signature Italian-style blend LA VITA, from a hillside perch overlooking Monterey Bay.

Breweries

  • Hapa’s Brewing Company: 460 Lincoln Ave #90, San Jose · (408) 982-3299 · 3.5 miles. Founded by South Bay natives, Hapa’s pours easygoing, expertly crafted beers built for neighbors and newcomers alike.
  • Uproar Brewing: 439 S First St, San Jose · (408) 673-2266 · 4.3 miles. Set in downtown’s buzzing SoFA district, Uproar pairs a deep beer lineup with pinball machines and arcade games for a night that’s equal parts taproom and playground.
  • Strike Brewing Co.: 2099 S 10th St #30, San Jose · (669) 342-6480 · 6.7 miles. One of the Bay Area’s most decorated breweries, Strike spans everything from hazy IPAs and crisp lagers to fruited sours and bourbon barrel-aged stouts.

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