Wine Tasting
Sip on Something Local
Whether it’s straight from the winery itself or a glass somewhere downtown, visitors love tasting local wines in Northern California. Microclimates and a unique volcanic soil help facilitate grape growing, and expert winemakers take over where Mother Nature’s work ends each year with the harvest. A visit to a tasting room is the perfect compliment to any adventure itinerary in Redding.
Northern California’s Best Local Wineries
Searching for "wine tasting near me"? Look no further. From hilltop vineyards to intimate tasting rooms, Redding is the ideal base for wine lovers to begin their tasting trek.
Not Just for Church
A fifth generation winemaker and an order of Trappist monks collide to create a unique experience at New Clairvaux Vineyards. Old and New Worlds collide as a 1,000-year-old tradition continues to blossom in this Northern Californian abbey.
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Visit the Vineyards
Unique microclimates in Northern California allow a variety of grapes to grow. Alger Vineyard & Winery boasts postcard-worthy views for visitors sipping their equally delicious wines. Hilly Burnsini Vineyards is home to a retired couple pursuing a late-in-life winemaking adventure. New Clairvaux Vineyard, founded by Trappist-Cistercian monks, brings centuries of winemaking tradition to the region—with a tasting room now open in downtown Redding. And at Lavineyard Farms, sustainable wine-making and U-Pick lavender go hand-in-hand.
Wine Cellar Tastings
Many wineries create wines and blends from grapes grown around Northern California. Then there’s Alpen Cellars, which grows some of its own grapes, nestled among majestic crags. Dakaro Cellars and Matson Vineyards focus on quality, handcrafted batches of wine, while One Maple Winery was a hobby that became a full-time affair for its owners, and visitors get to reap the benefits of their winemaking prowess.
Redding’s Wine Bars
In and around Downtown Redding, there are bars and tastings to be had. Westside Tap & Cork is a family-run spot featuring quality wines from California and overseas, with wide-open windows that open up like an Italian piazza. The Grape Escape is your one-stop shop for all things wine, with bottles from around the region and beyond. Evergreen is more than a coffee shop, offering a curated low-intervention wine selection that’s perfect for evenings. Many downtown bars and restaurants also pour local wines, so don’t be shy about asking for a taste.
