You don’t always need to head up north for a wine weekend. Right in Orange County, you can find locally produced wine and breathtaking vineyards. Read on for the best wineries in Orange County.
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Website/ 869 W 16th Street 92646
Orange Coast Winery is located in Newport Beach and offers local wine made with grapes sourced from Temecula Valley, Paso Robles and Lodi. Orange Coast Winery was founded in 2011 by owners Doug and Debbie Wiens and they abide by the promise that the wine is flowing constantly, with flavor profiles ranging from raspberry bubbly to dolce chocolate.
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Website/ 849 Laguna Canyon Road 92651
McClain Cellars firmly believes in The Four Pillars of life, which are family, friends, faith and freedom and these pillars help them stay grounded and keep them focused in their line of work. Also, McClain Cellars offers to bring wine tastings to your own home or office.
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Website/ 2133 Laguna Canyon Road 92651
Laguna Canyon Winery has produced over 160 red wines and 50 white wines since 2003 with different varietals of each kind. The founder J.J. Huber is an award-winning winemaker and uses Italian methods and equipment to create the perfect blend of wine for his consumers.
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Website/ 23854 Via Fabricante Unit D-2 92691
Since 2000, the Bellante Family Winery has been making world-class wines, including viognier, pinot noir and Rhode red varietals. At the Bellante Family Winery, you can join their Wine Club with no fee and receive a 20 percent discount on wine purchases, as well as free tastings or glasses for two per month. Also, be sure to check the events calendar because there is always live music or tastings on most weekends.
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Website/ 20331 Lake Forest Drive 92630
Frisby Cellars has something for everyone in your party. Started in 2008 by Josh Frisby, his use of grapes from Paso Robles turned into his first Cabernet Sauvignon that went on to win a gold medal at the Central Coast Wine Competition later that year. Now he produces over 2,000 cases of wine each year ranging from sauvignon blanc to pinot noir.
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Website/ 25682 Crown Valley Pkwy 92694
Known as the largest winery in Orange County, Rancho Capistrano Winery has over 40 different wines from many different regions across the world. Established in 2012, Rancho Capistrano Winery is family-owned and -operated and is the perfect place to bring your family and is even dog friendly.
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Website/ 16162 Jackson Ranch Road 92676
Cowboy Canyon Winery is idyllic for someone who loves the countryside. Located in Silverado, it has been around for 30 years and the area is covered in oak trees, grapevines and even has working horse stables. The atmosphere of Cowboy Canyon Winery is extremely welcoming and there is always something going on.
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Website/ 29943 Camino Capistrano 92675
Originally founded in 2002 as a small boutique winery, the winery opened a second tasting room in 2012 on a three-acre property. Since then, they have grown to present a lively events calendar with live music, local author book releases, parties for large groups and so much more.
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Website/ 16162 Jackson Ranch Road 92676
Giracci Vineyard and Farms founders Chad and Linda Kearns bought the property in 2005 when it was in disrepair and transformed it into what it is today. The beautiful landscape of the property, along with the sprawling vineyards, white fences and vintage buildings makes the location magical for visitors. Serving reds, whites, rosés and blends, there is an option for everyone in your party.
Next time you are looking for something to do in Orange County, don’t forget you can always make a visit to a nearby winery.
See also: 9 Family-Owned Wineries To Visit In California
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