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Northern California

Davis & Woodland

A curated guide to wineries in a capital of wine science

2 featured wineries · 5-page PDF guide

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Where California learns wine

Davis is home to the University of California, Davis, whose viticulture and enology program is renowned for training winemakers and grape growers from around the world. The bike-friendly college town and nearby Woodland offer a small but interesting wine scene.

Surrounded by some of California's most productive farmland, the area makes an easy stop between the Bay Area and Sacramento, with wine regions such as Clarksburg, Winters and Lodi close by.

At a glance

Signature wines
Small-lot wines from local and regional vineyards
Getting there
Interstate 80 between the Bay Area and Sacramento; Amtrak serves Davis
When to go
Spring and autumn
Plan ahead
Wineries are few and small; confirm hours before visiting

The 2 featured wineries

  • Great Bear VineyardsDavis
  • Jdm EstateWoodland

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

Data: California ABC & TTB public records

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