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Best Wineries in Los Gatos

Out of 70 wineries in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about a dozen wineries are right here in town.

There are about 70 wineries throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains and about a dozen wineries in Los Gatos. The local wineries have been recognized as having the best pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay. Here's a list of five favorite wine spots to make your quest for great wines easier.

Patch Picks: Best Wineries in Los Gatos.

●  BLACK RIDGE VINEYARDS: Black Ridge serves high end red and white favorites. The tasting room is open every third weekend of the month.

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: A great spot to enjoy some gorgeous vineyard views while tasting or purchasing some of your favorite bottles. 

: If you don't already have a favorite wine at Byington, the tasting room is open to let you taste its top choices for only $5.

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PERRUCCI FAMILY VINEYARD: Located on Kennedy Road, right off Los Gatos Boulevard, this spot may be the closest option to getting away for a little weekend wine tasting.

: This spot is tucked in the mountains with acres of vineyards surrounding it. Homemade wines made on the property are available in its tasking room.

Editor’s Note: This list has been revised. An earlier version incorrectly stated that Ridge Vineyards is located in Los Gatos when it's located in Cupertino. We've removed it from our list, but we still recommend its wine! Everybody makes mistakes ... even us! If there's something in this article that you think should be corrected, or if something else is amiss, give Local Editor Sheila Sanchez a ring at 408-391-8725 or shoot her an e-mail at sheila.sanchez@patch.com.

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