Best Wineries Near Orange County
These local wineries are a nice destination for celebrations, romantic dates and fun with friends. With crisp, refreshing white wines and rich, full-bodied red wines, these spots have vino that satisfies a range of palates.
Laguna Canyon Winery
2133 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 715-9463
www.lagunacanyonwinery.com
Known for award-winning vino, Laguna Canyon Winery pours red, white, sparkling and dessert wines that are sure to please. Check out the wine tasting packages served with cheese, crackers and fruit on the website. Additionally, the winery has special events such as a Vino Artists Paint Party and a Wine Tasting Party, ideal for a night out to cut loose with friends. If you want to coordinate your own private party, Laguna Canyon Winery is the place to do it. With six different food menus to choose from, your celebration will be enhanced with wine and food galore.
Orange Coast Winery
869 W. 16th St.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-0400
www.orangecoastwinery.com
Catch the wine wave at Orange Coast Winery located in beautiful Newport Beach. Owned and operated by Doug and Debbie Wiens, the couple makes a successful team. Doug has an undergraduate degree in horticulture and a graduate degree in food science and an MBA, which help complement his winemaking prowess; and Debbie has a bachelor's degree in theatre arts and education, as well as a master's degree in educational counseling. Together, they create and sell quality wines right in the heart Orange County.
Seal Beach Winery
3387 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 594-5800
www.sealbeachwinery.com
This boutique winery creates sauvignon blancs, chardonnays, syrahs, pino noirs, viogniers, cabernets, roses, zinfandels and white Rhone varietals and is led by winemaker Michael Dawson, who has a medical degree and undergraduate degree in biochemistry. With Dawson's scientific background, it's no wonder he excels at the wine making process. Located less than an hour from most cities in Orange County, Seal Beach Winery makes for a convenient, enjoyable way to spend the day.
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Rancho Capistrano Winery
26755 Verdugo St., Suite 100
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 481-6682
www.ranchocapistranowinery.com
With a notable selection of red, white, sparkling and dessert wines, Rancho Capistrano Winery is sure to have a vino suitable for lovers of sweet, dry and everything in between. In addition to serving a variety of delectable vino, the winery has a bistro on site so you can pair wines with gourmet bites. Take a look at the wine list and food menu on the website. Rancho Capistrano Winery also offers a custom labels service in which you can personalize wine labels for a special gift, and it's only $2 per label.
Giracci Vineyards and Farms
16162 Jackson Ranch Road
Silverado, CA 92676
(714) 602-1109
www.giracci.com
Tucked away on 10 acres of vineyards and abounding nature, Giracci Vineyards and Farms will help you unwind from city chaos. You can visit for wine tasting on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and peruse the countryside. Take a look at the list of red and white wines crafted here. There's also special events hosted by the winery such as "Italian Nights" with Italian food, live music featuring songs by Sinatra and Dean Martin and, of course, wine. To learn more about upcoming events and reserve your ticket, go to the website.