Uncork Wine Country – A Guide to Local Wineries and 6 Homes with Grottos

Living in wine country is exciting, especially when National Wine Day on May 25th is right around the corner! With so many incredible wineries close by though, it’s sometimes easy to get overwhelmed and not know where to visit first. So we’ve broken it down for you with a few of our local favorites listed below as well as a video that explains the benefits of each.

For the serious wine connoisseur, these 6 estates feature the perfect place to store bottles of your favorite vintages year-round. Give us a call if you’d like to visit them. We’d be happy to give you a tour and then maybe grab a glass of red or white afterward!

117 Madera Court | Los Gatos
Offered at $4,750,000 | Listed by Elena Licari

Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac and nestled behind a gated entry lies this executive home with a timeless brick facade and luxurious yet livable interior. Poised for dinner parties or even elevated everyday living, the considerable wine cellar offers storage for 800+ bottles of your favorite vintage.

642 San Benito Avenue | Los Gatos
Offered at $3,298,000 | Listed by John Forsyth James

Tuscan inspired with a streamlined modern flair, this home is architecturally beautiful and spans 3 levels offering the utmost in privacy. The wine connoisseur will appreciate the temperature-controlled cellar that holds approximately 1,000 bottles and features a tasting area.

5458 Morningside Drive | San Jose
Offered at $14,500,000 | Listed by Nicki Brown

Encircle in lush landscaping and echoing breezy, Mediterranean influences, this sprawling estate is tucked away in the coveted Silver Creek Valley Country Club enclave. Resort-like, this retreat features a lavish game room and bar with a 1,200 bottle wine cellar.

17203 Deer Park Road | Los Gatos
Offered at $7,225,000 | Listed by Elena Licari

Peaceful, private and luxurious, this estate is the perfect oasis to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Fully renovated, this expansive home features a sleek floor-to-ceiling, glass-enclosed wine cellar that displays more than 1,500 bottles.

120 Sierra Azule | Los Gatos
Offered at $9,300,000 | Listed by Nevis and Ardizzone Team

Nestled atop 1.25 acres with a private Syrah-producing vineyard, this newly remodeled luxury estate boasts mesmerizing panoramic views and a luxurious interior with modern amenities. The extraordinary lower level spanning 1,800 square feet was designed for entertaining with an amazing bar, movie theater and expansive temperature-controlled wine cellar with tasting room.

194 Villa Avenue | Los Gatos
Offered at $2,559,950 | Listed by Mike Kenyon

Located in the heart of downtown Los Gatos, this charming Craftsman originally built in 1915 was re-built from the ground up in 2016 and now features an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. The stunning gourmet kitchen not only includes an eye-catching glass door refrigerator, Viking, Wolf and Miele appliances, but an easily accessible Sub-Zero wine refrigerator with two beverage drawers.

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