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Marin County's coastal fog and thin soils pull Pinot Noir toward restraint—wines with mineral edge and pale ruby color that taste more like their landscape than like ripe fruit.

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Region DNA

The character of Marin County

Based on 42 wines with structural data

Style profile

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Experimental

Wide stylistic range — expect surprises

Marin County
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
6
80–89 Great
2
70–79 Good
1
<70 Other
0

Based on 9 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakRed fruitEarthBlack fruitCitrus fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Californian Pinot Noir
19
Californian Chardonnay
12
Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
7
Californian Sparkling
5
Californian Rosé
5
Californian Riesling
3
Californian Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Red
3
Californian Merlot
2

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Pinot Noir32Chardonnay18Cabernet Sauvignon9Shiraz/Syrah5Merlot3Viognier3Riesling3Sauvignon Blanc3Montepulciano2Refosco2

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Marin County

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Marin County wineries worth the stop

The 7 best critic-rated producers in Marin County with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Kalin Cellars

    Suite F 61 Galli Drive, Novato,, 94949, California, United States

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Vinous

  2. 02
    Brooks Note

    4 Juanita Ave, 94941, Mill Valley, United States

    Critics' peak 93 · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  3. 03
    Pey-Marin

    PO BOX 912, 94960, San Anselmo, United States

    Critics' peak 90 · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous · Vivino

  4. 04
    Stubbs

    1000 Marshall Petaluma Road, 94952, Petaluma, United States

    Critics' peak 88 · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  5. 05
    Jacella

    Marin County, California, United States (North of San Francisco)., Approximate Coordinates:, 37.9484, ∘, N, 3, 7,, United States

    Critics' peak 86 · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  6. 06
    McEvoy Ranch

    3935 Red Hill Rd, 94952, Petaluma, United States

    Critic-rated · Decanter · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  7. 07
    Skywalker Vineyards

    Nicasio, California, 94946, United States, United States

    Critic-rated · Decanter · Vivino

About Marin County

Marin County is a wine region in United States, home to 12 producers tracked on Femente, 6 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Californian Pinot Noir and Californian Chardonnay wines with notes of Oak, Red fruit, and Earth.

Marin County — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Marin County?
The most planted varieties in Marin County are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz/Syrah, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Marin County known for?
Marin County is known for Californian Pinot Noir, Californian Chardonnay, and Californian Cabernet Sauvignon wines and flavors of Oak, Red fruit, and Earth.
How many wineries are in Marin County?
Femente tracks 12 producers in Marin County, of which 6 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Marin County?
Marin County is a wine region in United States.

Marin County

Marin County's coastal fog and thin soils pull Pinot Noir toward restraint—wines with mineral edge and pale ruby color that taste more like their landscape than like ripe fruit. Houses here chase tension over extraction, letting maritime cool dictate what the grape can become.

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