Grey Fox Winery - Oroville CA - Wineries on Waymarking.com

Before founding Grey Fox Vineyards in 1996, the Arrigoni and Cecchi families spent much of their free time pursuing their passion for flying small planes. It was on these getaways that conversations turned to dreams of planting a vineyard and building a winery. Bruce's family had a tradition of making wine at home and Gary had a good chemistry background. A seed was planted and it began to take hold.

They all sought out viticulture courses at U.C. Davis and committed themselves to a new passion--winegrowing. While Bruce, Gary and Jeanne are involved in the vineyard and winery operations, Pat is busy handling sales and wine tasting events. Their goal is to create high quality wine by constantly overseeing and improving their vineyard to produce great fruit.

Staff was very friendly and the wines although not comparable to Napa are pretty good. Some grapes (2/3) grown on site, some imported from Mendocino County.

Winery Size: Small to Medium 1,500 to 2,999 Cases Attached vineyard?: yes Tasting Room Available?: yes Days and hours of operation: Sat and Sun 12-5 Weekdays by appointment Charge for tasting?: 3.00 (listed in local currency) Tours Available: yes Phone #: 530-589-3920 Address: 90 Grey Fox Lane Oroville, CA 95966 Winery, Wine Cooperative, or Tasting Center's Website: [Web Link] Types of wines: *Whites* Malvasia Bianca Muscat Blanc Chardonnay Viognier *Rose* Rosavese *Reds* Barbera Sangiovese Zinfandel Merlot Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon Dolcetto *Ports* Zinfindel Cabernet Dolcetto Syrah Best Wine Tasted: Dolcetto Rate the Best Wine Tasted: Price per Bottle: 16.00 (listed in local currency) 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Merlot Rate the 2nd Best Wine Tasted: Price per Bottle #2: 16.00 (listed in local currency) Winery Club: Yes Wine Club Description:: * Free wine tasting for members and guests * Free periodic newsletter * Free “cooking with Wine” recipes * Quarterly pick-up party that’s Free to members * A huge 31.25% discount on all wines. * A 10% discount on non-wine products * Invitation to our annual Summer Extravaganza party * Invitation to our St. Patrick’s Day dinner party Can only ship within California. requires case purchase initially. Each quarter three bottles sent. Overall Comments:: Overall, I thought it was a good winery. I actually joined the wine club. The tasting fee is refunded with purchase. Cost of Tour: Not Listed

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