Southern California
Cucamonga Valley
A curated guide to Southern California's historic wine valley
4 featured wineries · 5-page PDF guide
Download the free PDF guideA storied past, surviving vines
Long before the suburbs, the Cucamonga Valley was one of California's major wine regions, with vast vineyards stretching across the plain below the San Gabriel Mountains. Only a fraction remains, but its story lives on.
Surviving old vineyards, including old-vine Zinfandel, are prized by winemakers today, and a few local wineries keep the tradition going.
At a glance
- Signature wines
- Old-vine Zinfandel and other heritage varieties
- Getting there
- Interstate 10 and Interstate 15 in western San Bernardino County; Ontario International Airport is nearby
- When to go
- Spring and autumn; summers are hot
- Plan ahead
- Wineries are few; confirm hours before visiting
The 4 featured wineries
- Galleano WineryMira Loma
- San Antonio WineryOntario
- Le Poidevin CellarsUpland
- Rancho de Philo WineryRancho Cucamonga
Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.
Data: California ABC & TTB public records
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