Northern California

Northern Sacramento Valley

A curated guide to valley & foothill wineries

12 featured wineries · 7-page PDF guide

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Orchards, rivers and foothill wines

North of Sacramento, the valley opens into a landscape of orchards, rice fields and rivers, with the Sierra foothills rising to the east. Around Chico, Oroville and nearby towns, small wineries welcome visitors with a down-to-earth, farm-country spirit.

Chico's tree-shaded downtown and vast Bidwell Park make a pleasant base, while foothill wineries near Oroville offer views over the valley. Expect warm-climate reds and a friendly, personal welcome.

At a glance

Signature wines: Warm-climate reds and a mix of other varieties from local vineyards
Getting there: Highway 99 and Interstate 5 through the northern Sacramento Valley
When to go: Spring and autumn; summers are hot
Plan ahead: Wineries are small and often open on select days; check hours before visiting

The 12 featured wineries

Bangor Ranch WineryBangorSat–Sun 12–5; weekdays by appointment · (530) 228-1196
Bertagna Son Kissed VineyardChico
Cordi WineryLive Oak
Gale VineyardsDurham
Long Creek WineryOrovilleCheck visiting hours; open only every other weekend, contact first · (530) 589-3415
Munger Family VineyardSutter
Roney WinesChico
Almendra Winery & DistilleryDurham
Larocca VineyardsChico
Odyssey Winery & VineyardsChico
PostHarvest CellarsYuba City
Sicilia VineyardsYuba City

Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.

Data: California ABC & TTB public records

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