Best Winery of the Year
Come & see why we were voted Best Winery of the year by Sacramento Magazine in 2020, 2021 & 2022
93-Point Cabernet Sauvignon, 91-Point Chardonnay & Roussanne - Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
Gold & Double Gold Medals from San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (USA’s largest & most prestigious competition).
We have a range of attractive areas for all styles of wine tasting experiences and celebrations.
Visit Us
We are nestled on the edge of Davis - just 2 miles from downtown - head north up F Street and the road changes its name to County Road 101A. We are on the left surrounded by our vineyards, drive through the main gates next to the second large canary palm tree.
24800 County Road 101A Davis, California 91516
530 574 1516
greatbearvineyards@gmail.com
Open
Wine Tasting
Thursday 5-8pm, including Salsa Dance Class from 6-7pm
Friday 12-5PM & 5-8PM with food truck from 5-8pm & live music 6.30-7.30pm
Saturday - Winter 12-5PM
Sunday - Winter 12-3PM
Additional dates for special tastings & event - see our website shop for details.
Reservations/tickets highly recommended (as we often sell out) - please buy in the website shop
Order online - anytime…then pick up at the winery or we can deliver anywhere in California ($30).
Pick up your wine at the winery
Thursday, 5-8pm
Friday, noon-8pm
Saturday, noon-5pm
Sunday, noon-3pm
Private Parties, Celebrations & Weddings
We can open almost any day of the week for small or large parties (up to 150 people). Please email us for dates & details
Other Important Information
No outside food, except:
Everyone is welcome to bring a birthday, anniversary, or graduation cake.
Wine Club members are allowed to Bring-Your-Own-Picnic, except we discourage picnics on dates when we have a food truck here - please check the store for the exact date to see if we have a food truck (usually every Friday evenings).
No smoking, no vaping
No pets. Service dogs allowed
Reservations recommended. We often sellout for events and tastings, so please buy your tickets in advance on our website shop
special places & Exclusive gardens
You can wine, dine and celebration in any one of our exclusive areas: the Winery Garden & Facade, the Courtyard Garden, the Palm Garden, the Winery Terrace, the Great Barn & Picnic Lawn, and the Dance Hall! Oh, and don’t forget the vineyard and lavender field!
Winery Garden & Façade
The winery façade is a great backdrop for our many concerts and the occasional happy hour…or for your special photoshoot!
The Courtyard Garden
The Courtyard Garden is a special little haven for an intimate dinner or wedding celebration!
The Palm Garden
A secluded garden surrounded by palm trees and overlooking the lavender field…with dreamy sunsets over the mountain range.
Winery Terrace
The winery terrace is ideal for luncheons and BBQs…when not being used to crush grapes and make wine! If you come at harvest time, then you could ask about stomping grapes!
The Great BaRN
The Great Barn was built in 1860 and retains it original features and character. It is a haven from the summer sun or winter rains. It can be transformed for almost any occasion with decorations and music. It overlooks the new, vibrant green picnic lawn.
Picnic Area
Our picnic lawn is new feature for 2022, but it has already been put to good use with the fabulous sunny February.
The Dance Hall
Re-opening soon (post-COVID). Our dance hall has a great atmosphere when full of tables, wine, laughter, ….and, of course, a live band and dancing!
THe Barrel room
This is one of the rooms where we age our award-winning Cabernet Sauvignons. It is also the home of our barrel and reserve wine tastings events. A place to learn and share your passions for food and wine, and a place to love the good life!
Vineyard
Great wine starts in the vineyard. Our vineyards are sustainably farmed and you will see a host of wildflowers, birds and rabbits….as well as the occasional bride or bride-to-be!
lavender field
Our lavender is in bloom from mid-May to mid-July. Simply delightful to smell and see. You can join the harvest or pick a bunch with all proceeds on fresh lavender sales going to local charities.
THE wine room
We have the spaces where we blend and taste our wines…or just sit and sip and enjoy!
Sunrise & Sunsets
Our vineyard is beautiful at any time of day - from sunrise to sunset! Join us on Friday evenings from 5-8pm and for most of the year you will be treated to a spectacular sunset.
Wine & food
Great wine and hearty food…we are just wait for you to join us.
Airbnb
We host an Airbnb property on our vineyard. It is the original one-bedroom homestead from 1860 (hidden behind the olive trees in this picture). Stay and watch the sunset into the mountains, go to sleep to the sound of owls, and see the sun rise over the vineyard. Heaven!
Wildlife & sustainable agriculture
We grow our grapes, olives, fruit and lavender in harmony with nature. You will see a host of wildflowers, birds and animals. Just sit quietly, sip our wine, and enjoy being at one with the beauty of California and the best it has to offer!
