Get a taste
A sampling of Butte County’s bounty
Now that we’ve introduced you to some of our area’s winemakers, go meet some—and taste their creations—for yourself. Please note that while we attempted to compile a comprehensive list of Butte County wineries (and one just over the Tehama County line), we may have missed some. If so, let us know! Also remember that tasting room hours may change, so call ahead before planning a trip. Enjoy!
Almendra Winery & DistilleryTasting hours: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 9275 Midway, Durham; 343-6893; almendrawinery.com
Bangor Ranch Vineyard & WineryTasting hours: Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. 5768 La Porte Road, Bangor; (510) 658-2056; bangor-ranch.com
Bertagna Son Kissed VineyardsTasting for the Chico winery at Almendra. Tasting hours: Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 9275 Midway, Durham; 343-6893; almendrawinery.com
Dog Creek CellarsTasting hours: noon-5 p.m. the first Sunday of each month or by appointment. 9975 Garden Creek Road, Durham; 345-3714; dogcreekcellars.com
Gale VineyardsTasting hours: Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. 9345 Stanford Lane, Durham; 891-1264; galevineyards.com
Grey Fox VineyardsTasting hours: Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. 90 Grey Fox Lane, Oroville; 589-3920; greyfox.net
Hickman Family VineyardsTasting hours: Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. 77 Orange Ave., Bangor; 679-0679; hickmanfamilyvineyards.com
HoneyRun Winery“Simple tastings” available most weekdays, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., but call ahead. 2309 Park Ave., Chico; 345-6405; honeyrunwinery.com
LaRocca VineyardsTasting room: Weds.-Fri. 1:30- 8 p.m., Sat. noon-8 p.m., Sun. 1:30-6 p.m. 222 W. Second St., Chico. Vineyards: 12360 Doe Mill Road, Forest Ranch; 899-9463; laroccavineyards.com
Long Creek Winery & RanchTasting hours: Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. 323 Ward Blvd., Oroville; 589-3415; longcreekwinery.com
Nesseré VineyardsTasting hours: Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. 3471 Durham-Dayton Highway, Durham; 345-9904; nesserevineyards.com
New Clairvaux VineyardTasting daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 26240 Seventh St., Vina; 839-2200; newclairvauxvineyard.com
Odyssey Winery and VineyardsTasting hours: Sat. 1-6 p.m., May-December. 6237 Cohasset Road, Chico; 891-9463
Purple Line Urban WineryTasting hours: Weds. 2-8 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. noon-7 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 760 Safford St., Oroville; 534-1785; purplelinewinery.com
Quilici VineyardsTasting by appointment. 72 Quail Hill Place, Oroville; 589-5088; quilicivineyards.com
Roney WinesTasting by appointment. 5900 Anita Road, Chico; 518-9333; roneywines.com
Spencer-Shirey WinesTasting hours: Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. 6857 La Porte Road, Bangor; 205-3579; spencershireywines.com
Straw House CellarsTasting by appointment. 4378 Myvalli Drive, Butte Valley; 282-3763; strawhousecellars.com
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