Aged in French Oak
Locally Grown
Carefully Crafted
First planted in the spring of 2001 by Steve and Creasia Gale, our vines have been a labor of love from the very beginning.
Each of our estate varietals are grown using organic farming practices and are dry farmed, producing rich, concentrated fruit. We prune our vines using the Old World technique of “head pruning” to protect the fruit and yield a fuller, richer flavor.
Every vintage is carefully balanced and artfully aged in French oak, making it ready to enjoy upon it’s release.
All that is to say: we’re really in to what we do, taking full advantage of our climate and soil to provide you with the best wine that California’s North Valley has to offer.
Our Estate Series Wines —
Like the winemakers of old, we’re always creating, crafting, and innovating which means our offering changes from vintage to vintage. But then again, some things never change—like our three deliciously perfected Estate Series Wines:
Primitivo
The Italian mother of the popular Zinfandel is ideally matched to the warmer climate of the North Valley. This old world style wine is fruity and delightfully drinkable.
Albariño
A famed Spanish varietal, this elegant white wine is enticing with soft tropical fruits and a smooth mouthfeel. Light citrus notes of lemon and orange peel blend with a minerality of riverstone.
Rosé
This dry and fruity wine will surprise you with its crisp, refreshing character perfect for hot summer afternoons. Pairs great with flavorful dishes like fish tacos, barbecue, game, Thai and Indian.
Mélange
Our premium red table wine blend yields a big, rounded and balanced flavor with a nice finish. Great with all kinds of food from pepper steak, to gamey meats and chocolates.
Grapes from our North Valley Vineyard
Our Delicious Butte County Wine
A Perfect Wine for Warm Summer Days
Uncorking a Rosé in our Durham Tasting Room
Pouring Our Perfect Primitivo
“This is the best family owned, local winery. The wine is delicious and the owners Steve and Creasia are very personable—often pouring wine at the tastings. The vineyard is beautiful and located just outside of Chico. Take the time to make a visit and taste some wonderful local wine!”
“The vineyard and the grounds are nothing short of breathtaking. The trees and foliage will blow your mind. The tasting room is such a cute and rustic place to have some wine. The wine itself is really good, too. I always take home a few bottles for gifts and for myself.”
“Beautiful grounds. Tasty wines (I especially love the Rosé) served by the nicest people. A real treat!”
“This place was wonderful! Great atmosphere and amazing wines. Highly recommend this winery! I loved how it was so local and unique to the area.”
“We had an awesome time wine tasting. They have a great selection of wines and great staff. If you love wine you definitely must visit!”
Be Our Guest
Visit our Tasting Room
Open Saturdays
Noon – 5:00 pm
Just 7 miles from downtown Chico!
9345 Stanford Lane
Durham, California (map it)
Contact Info
530.891.1264
steve@galevineyards.com