Great Bear

"Our passion at Great Bear Vineyards is to grow the highest quality grapes and to make superb wines. We are a family-run vineyard and winery. Great Bear Vineyards is the culmination of the Meadows-Smith family’s dream to create world-class wines to share with friends, family and our community. We proudly tend our vines by hand using sustainable farming practices, working in harmony with nature. Our winemakers, Jenny and Marcus, craft small lots of award-winning wines from our premium grapes."
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Visits

• Aug 2024

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“Having been a student at UC Davis, this is a part of town I’m not the most familiar with as it’s across town from the college. Great Bear has multiple connections to the school of UC Viticulture making it an idea relationship for both entities. The couple that call this place not only their passion project but home as well are both expats. He is from England and she is from South Africa. (There’s quite the story there…) This place is used to hosting lots of folks. It’s quiet today but the tables, chairs, lounges and large manicured lawn show they are ready to host. I had to get moving for another appointment just as the food truck was arriving. Horrible timing on my part! #fail”

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• in the college town of Davis, CA.
• Multiple connections with UC Davis school of 🍷🍇.
• Husband & wife duo, may be a full family affair soon.
• Large Spanish Mission with matching driveway.
• Tasting room is to the right of the larger Mission home. 
• Tasting room in an old dance hall. 
• Large patio and grass area for tastings.
• Food trucks weekly. 
• Great for large groups.

Winery Type

• Walk-Ins are acceptable.
• Appts suggested. (📱or 💻)

• $20 – Tasting

Varietals

Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Primitivo, Barbera, Malbec, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah

• $25 – $155

Production

• 9000