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Northern California

Marin County

A curated guide to cool-coast wineries north of the Golden Gate

7 featured wineries · 6-page PDF guide

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Just across the Golden Gate

Marin County is famous for redwoods, coastal trails and the wild shoreline of Point Reyes, and it also hides a small, dedicated wine community. Cool fog and ocean breezes shape vineyards in the county's western and northern valleys.

Those conditions favor elegant, cool-climate wines such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Pair a tasting with Marin's celebrated farmstead cheeses and oysters for a day that feels far from the city, though it is only a short drive away.

At a glance

Signature wines
Cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Getting there
North of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge via US-101
When to go
Late summer and autumn often bring the clearest coastal days
Plan ahead
Most producers are small and visits are often by appointment

The 7 featured wineries

  • CultivarSausalito
  • McEvoy RanchPetaluma
  • Pacheco Ranch WineryNovato
  • Drew Dowsett WinesCorte Madera
  • Kelleher Family VineyardSan Rafael
  • Peter Paul WinesSan Rafael
  • Trek WineryNovato

Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.

Data: California ABC & TTB public records

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