Location: Gilroy
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Restaurants in Gilroy
1. Kirigin Cellars Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 707phylliss - Saint Paul, United States
On a trip from Minnesota to visit my adult daughter in California, she brought me to Kirigin -- one of her favorites. The tasting room and grounds are beautiful, even in January off-season. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable. We brought a picnic lunch. After our wine tasting, we bought a bottle of Riesling and sat in the lovely patio area to eat, drink wine and visit. Kirigin has a wine for just about every taste. I'm not a huge fan of sweet wines, but they have a red chocolatey dessert wine for was awesome. This was my favorite winery of my whole trip, and I hope to return soon! They also offer space for banquets and events like weddings. It would be a lovely spot for a wedding.
2. Christmas Hill Park
3. Sarah's Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Sarah's Vineyard, founded in 1978, creates handmade Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rhone style wines and an eclectic collection of signature wines like Old Vine Zinfandel or Charbono. We feature wine tasting, wine sales, wine by the glass and a picnic area with bocce courts for our customers. We also host frequent live music events, check our website for the latest news!
Reviewed By 332timn - Los Gatos, United States
I’d heard from wine friends that I had to try this place. We were on our way to Carmel and stopped by the weekend after Thanksgiving. The tasting room is set way back from the road, out of site from the road behind a little hill. The parking lot was full and a bunch of people were sitting outside at picnic benches. When we got into the tasting room the place was packed and we were worried they wouldn’t take care of us. But within about twenty seconds some nice young man appeared and found us a little table to stand at - the bar was too full to get to. We did their standard 5-wine tasting ($15) and we were both real impressed. But the guy who poured for us was exceptional; he knew everything about the different wines and made sure we were never waiting; even though he was probably serving 5 groups. He said it was frequently busy on the weekends but that the holiday weekend was out of control busy. I liked all the wines and so did wifey. The Chardonnay was notable but the Pinots were fantastic. This month they were showcasing 2017 Santa Lucia Highlands and a 2017 Estate Pinots, both were good, and you could really tell the difference between the different growing areas. Having never heard of the area before I was really impressed with their Estate Pinot, real concentrated and fruity but with classic Pinot character too. Great experience, wish we could remember the name of the guy who helped us, he was really great. Well worth a visit.
4. Gilroy Premium Outlets
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 460 reviews
South of Silicon Valley, this outlet boasts the largest collection of discount designer brands in Northern California. After you shop, check out the locally loved Garlic Shoppe or nearby wineries.
Reviewed By ToniWhedon - Gilroy, United States
I like these outlets because if you go outside of the holiday season there is plenty of parking and minimal crowds. This is an open air outlet mall, so you can park close to any stores you are interested in. There are four separate shopping areas (located on four different corners at the intersection of Leavesley Road/San Ysidro/Arroyo Circle). For food, there is an Applebee’s as well as a drive-thru In-N-Out Burgers, but it is ALWAYS BUSY. There is also a Starbuck’s, but it is not a drive-thru.
5. Solis Winery
6. Garlic World
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By BDarst - Irvine, United States
If you love garlic this is your place. Yes, it's a little touristy but it is so Americana. It's right off the 101 so easy on and off. You can buy anything you want with garlic in it. The prices were a little high but I just love the shop. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They have olive oil, candy, drinks, etc. But they have local garlic and how many times are you in the Galic Capitol of California!! Go for a quick stop.
