About Fox and Bear Winery
Fox and Bear Winery is a dedicated estate winery in the Clear Lake AVA surrounding California's largest natural lake in Lake County, producing wines that reflect the character of volcanic and alluvial soils moderated by the lake's thermal influence. Fox and Bear Winery names two of Lake County's most emblematic wildlife species — the red fox and the black bear that in. The estate's commitment to quality viticulture and site-specific winemaking has earned Fox and Bear Winery a respected place among the region's most consistent and genuinely food-friendly producers.
The Clear Lake growing environment shapes everything Fox and Bear Winery produces. Volcanic and alluvial soils moderated by the lake's thermal influence define the estate's vineyard character, contributing the structure, natural acidity, and terroir specificity that distinguish the finest wines from this appellation. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel form the backbone of the portfolio, with each variety expressing a distinct facet of the estate's unique growing conditions. Winemaking at Fox and Bear Winery prioritizes transparency and balance over extraction, allowing the appellation's natural character to lead rather than winemaker intervention.
Visitors to Fox and Bear Winery can expect a genuine and unhurried tasting experience that reflects the estate's commitment to quality and hospitality. The tasting room provides an authentic introduction to the estate wines and the Clear Lake appellation. Whether visiting for a focused flight or a deeper exploration of the estate's vineyard programs, Fox and Bear Winery offers the kind of direct producer experience that wine tourism in California wine country is built on — knowledgeable, welcoming, and genuinely connected to the land and the wines it produces.
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