I had the most amazing birthday party at the LaRocca tasting room. I'm so glad I decided to have my…read moreparty there. Not only is their wine and champagne fantastic (organic-sulphate free!), it's also ideal for the kind of quaint and intimate gathering I was desiring. Everywhere I turned, there was a sweet face to converse and catch-up with. We brought in a great musician to play his saxophone while we all danced around. And my charcuterie spread was of the chain, fantastic. It covered a whole dining table. My favorite was enjoying my apricot and cream filled cake from nearby Upper Crust Bakery. Their server was on point. She kept everyone's champagne glasses full, which was crucial on this hot summer's evening. I wish I could party like this every weekend. It felt like a real Napa-Chico experience. I'd recommend to anyone to have their special event here. Thank you LaRocca, I'll be back! -Prairie

We arrived just after opening in the afternoon by happenstance. Greeted by the employee and…read moreimmediately told wine produced here is similar to a Thousand years ago. Highly acidic flat wine that had a few varieties in bottle. We choked our way thru the first tasting and apologized to the staff member " it just wasn't our flavor". I paid the full fare and he denied it. I apologized again and left it in his tip jar for two tasting and a glass. This winery has been around since the 80's. The tasting room was a bit cluttered and a nice tasting bar but staff not the wine held our attention. Maybe there's reason why wine has improved since the Dawn of time.

Just getting out of the house and sampling some of what Butte County has to offer. Almendra Winery…read moreand Distillery had a pop up fare going on with local crafts and offerings to check out in the back. At the bar I sampled some of the Monkey Face brand gin, rum, Brandy, and whiskey. Also, I had the monkey bites which is flat bread pizza like snacks. All told it was a very nice time. I tried a fancy spring mixed cocktail too. Very refreshing

Update: Almendra has now become a steakhouse. We decided…read moreto give it another chance and we're glad we did! VERY pleasantly surprised. The food is much better than before. We arrived too early for the steak dinners, but we were able to enjoy really DELICIOUS burgers. The service was good as well. Prices are very high though and that's unfortunate. We'd love to have Almendra be one of our regular lunch/dinner spots, but it's way too expensive for that.

This is a great little spot for a weekend afternoon. They have an adorable dog named "Vader" that…read moregreets you in your car. The staff are friendly and helpful. You cannot beat a wine tasting for 7 wines for $5 and you get to keep the wine glass! The winery is small, but charming as could be. Most of the time, you will be outdoors, so be prepared for that. They have plenty of picnic tables and chairs though. The wine was not outstanding (hence the 4 stars), but their wine is all organic. The Petite Syrah was my favorite. Definitely worth the visit!

Love this place! Good atmosphere, friendly people and tasty wine!read more

The BEST atmosphere ! Very kind owners ! All of the staff is very kind and welcoming as well ! The…read moreguests that come through have very similar kindness and warmth to them ! Very intimate and friendly feel to it

This was a last minute idea. Wine tasting in Butte county. We are not a big fan of sweet , light…read morewines but they were tasty. The friendliest service and dog friendly too. We did by a few bottles of wine and look forward to enjoying them.

Visited April 5 2026. See my receipt as always…read more I belong to the wine club and love coming here to pick up my wine and a combo pizza. The crust is amazing! Because they do not allow dogs inside or outside in their patio area I had to wait with my car running and my air on high because I had my puppy with me. The owners are very nice and I understand about their pet policy. It would have been nice to have a glass of wine and a slice of pizza inside! It's still a very nice environment with trivia on Thursdays and all kinds of drinks ( try the ice cold slushies! ). Pizza is always amazing! I will try to leave my puppy with my friend next time I visit!

It's rare to find a spot that has wine, mead and cider but this place has it all and offers…read moretastings to boot. It is locally owned by a husband and wife and has been open for about three months in an airy space. Loved the tasting that you can mix and match for four pours, as well as their alcoholic slushies that rotate flavors. I got the peach cobbler slush and it was amazing. You can order pizza and food freshly made. The owner was so sweet and gave us a personal tour of how the grapes are made. His passion and love for what he and his wife does really shines. Highly recommend if you're in the area. Support local business!

Peaceful, beautiful architecture and a piece of history. Excellent wine tasting at a fair price and…read moregreat unique wines with a member discount.

Lacey and the staff were incredibly knowledgeable and accessible. A definite place to stop if…read moreyou're in the area. I ended up buying some reds, whites, and the Angelica for gifts as well as tee shirts because of my incandescent time as a retreatant, but I must also encourage you to go at a time when the gift shop is open because the jams, honey, and walnuts they sell there are DELICIOUS. You'll have to walk out of the tasting room and up the walkway alongside the vines to the gift shop during their hours of operation, which seem to vary, but are customarily 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. They don't offer tastings of the walnuts, jams, or honey. When I got home and tried them, I wish they had since they are absolutely scrumptious and I would've bought more. I really wanted to buy raw walnuts because I had walked alongside the walnut trees during my retreat. However, they only sold the candied walnuts in the gift store. The candied walnuts are grown and made by the monks of New Clairvaux and the ingredients are: roasted walnuts, sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, cardamom, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. I gave some to my friends in Berkeley who said they were "delicious and slightly addictive." I agree! The cayenne pepper is subtle, but the mix of the cardamom and cayenne is perfection. If I tried them in the gift shop, I would've bought every one they had on their shelves. The creamed honeys for sale are prepared by the Cistercian Nuns of the Redwoods Monastery. When I saw "almond," because I'd never seen honey from almond blossoms, I bought a few. I should've bought some of the other flavors. I didn't realize until I opened them that they had crushed almonds and orgeat or almond syrup in them! I love orgeat in cocktails, steamed milk, in pretty much anything so this creamed honey is absolutely divine. Again, if I'd known, I would've bought every single jar of it. So, as you'd expect at the Abbey, because they don't have tastings at the gift store, you'll have to purchase the food items on faith. I recommend you do.

The sign says 12 tastings. We were given 3 for $15 and the wine wasn't very good. The ambience was…read morevery nice!

Such a fabulous spot for some wine! I love the outdoor vibe with all the trees around the tasting…read moreroom. There is also 5 rental spaces on this property, plus a wedding venue. The people who work here are so nice and the owners are so welcoming. The wine is delicious, I love the rosé and sangiovese.

Great wine awesome atmosphere and the owner makes a great blend. No food but great views.read more

Gorgeous setting, vineyards and property. Excellent wines. Service top rate. Worth a visit and…read moretaking home a few of their wines.

Visited November 9th..see my receipt…read more First of all the warm and gracious owners allowed me in even though they were setting up for an event! It has a romantic vibe for wedding or special event! This winery is located off Ward Road in Oroville. It's close to town yet you feel you are in the Country! I think they have about 26 acres with a pond and make some delicious wines...including cabs...pinots..and sangiovose. They have a tasting room that is welcoming along with a larger area for events. They also sell some swag. I bought the Cabernet Sauvignon and the owner was so kind he gave me some delicious mandarins they grow on the property ! So juicy! I love the bridge and the cozy feel to the place. Family run! Although they don't have food or a wine club at this moment it is a great place to have a picnic with some exceptional places to enjoy the scenery! It was a Great experience with good wines and family atmosphere ( love the cute dogs!). Husband and wife owners and their family are kind and welcoming! Don't miss out on this place ( check their hours first). Bring a picnic basket and buy some of their wines and relax!

I enjoyed the wine so much I joined the club. The estate is beautiful with a cute tasting room and…read morelovely pond and waking path. It is also dog-friendly. I have to say the 1-star review here is uncalled for. My tasting fee was waived with a purchase of one bottle of wine. Though I would have been happy to pay it. It is only $5, and this a small, local business. The tasting included at least 7 wines. Toby, one of the owners, poured for us. He was very welcoming and knowledgable about the area. I loved the small, local feel. They also sold local almonds, eggs and beef.