Santa Clara Valley wine is a signature dish of United States; we have verified places to eat it in San Jose. Before Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara Valley was orchard and vineyard country. Start with where to eat Santa Clara Valley wine in San Jose.
Santa Clara Valley wine · San Jose
Before Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara Valley was orchard and vineyard country. Wineries in Morgan Hill and Gilroy still draw San Jose diners for weekend tastings.
The Santa Clara Valley was California's premier wine region before Silicon Valley development converted most of its agricultural land to suburbs and office parks in the 1950s through 1980s. The region, known in the 19th century as the Valley of Heart's Delight, had hundreds of vineyards and orchards. A handful of wineries survived, particularly in the hills around Morgan Hill, Gilroy and the Santa Cruz Mountains, and have built reputations for Rhone-style blends, Zinfandel and Chardonnay. San Jose diners making the 30-minute drive to Guglielmo Winery or Kirigin Cellars are following a tradition older than the tech industry.
Where to eat in San Jose:
- Ozumo Santana Row
- District
Where to eat Santa Clara Valley wine in San Jose: the editor picks