Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards

Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards Just like the area’s pioneers took a chance 100 years ago, Charles B. Mitchell came to Fair Play searching for opportunity. Charles B. to 5 p.m.
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Seeking to live out the dream of owning his first vineyard, it wasn’t long before he discovered the true potential of the region. Situated as the highest-elevation viticultural area in California, the possibilities for producing top-notch Zinfandels quickly became evident. Mitchell Vineyards wasted no time, blazing a trail and purchasing the largest of the Fair Play’s original wineries to reawaken

the area. Fair Play is located high in the lovely Sierra Foothills, abundant with oak and pine forests. The area was settled during the Gold Rush by miners and farmers, who put their lives on the line in hopes that success would strike. The first commercial vineyard and winery didn’t come to the area until Wisconsin native, Horace Bigelow, decided to plant 4,000 grape vines in 1887. Most of the 20th century was quiet and declining for the population around Fair Play due to the difficulty of transporting goods to viable markets. The wine region didn’t take off again until Benn Simms offered his Diamond Bar Ranch to University of California, Davis for an experimental vineyard. Through studying the experimental vineyard, it was determined that excellent dry table wines, especially Zinfandel, could be grown in the Fair Play region. In the early 2000s, we purchased the original UC Davis test plot and started to carefully tend our grapes to create some of the area’s premier Zinfandels. After discovering the true potential of the region, Charles was instrumental in creating the thirty-three square miles known as Fair Play into an established American Viticultural Area. Our tasting room is open from 11 a.m. Thursday through Sunday, and by appointment-only the remainder of the week. Join us in the Sierra Foothills to take off on a new wine experience.

12/23/2025
Hi All! We have had to move yet again and hope you'll come join us as we make our new online home at the final FB page ...
12/20/2025

Hi All! We have had to move yet again and hope you'll come join us as we make our new online home at the final FB page that will really work. Follow this link to the new official page for the latest at CBMV - like this fabulous aviator on sale and ready for his new home. Message us or come by!

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✈️ FOR SALE: ONE VERY DISTINGUISHED AVIATOR ✈️
Carved wood. Epic mustache. Goggles on.
Has seen things. Probably judged them.
Displayed at the winery and available for purchase — offers welcome.
Come admire him, photograph him, fall a little in love… and if the moment strikes, name your price.

There's a whole pop-up market happening at the winery this weekend. Some things from Charles' estate and some vintage and antique things from France, mostly farmhouse type things. DIY build your own Christmas gift basket bar with a bottle of wine. Come take a looksy - you may find a memorable Christmas present.

FANCY JACKETS & A TOAST TO MY DADWe’re keeping things fun at the winery this weekend — wear your boldest, fanciest, or m...
12/06/2025

FANCY JACKETS & A TOAST TO MY DAD

We’re keeping things fun at the winery this weekend — wear your boldest, fanciest, or most over-the-top jacket. Vintage, velvet, sequins, anything goes.

We’re also pouring the new Tribute wines: the ‘24 Grand Reserve for my dad and the Dave Harde Zinfandel.

Wendy and I got spiffed up on Friday, and the team is carrying that spirit straight through the weekend.

Come raise a glass with us and be part of the tribute.

We’re pouring something special this weekend. A new Zin and “The Parting Glass” Grand Reserve. Come raise a glass in tri...
12/05/2025

We’re pouring something special this weekend. A new Zin and “The Parting Glass” Grand Reserve.

Come raise a glass in tribute to Charles Bard Mitchell and four decades of Fair Play winemaking. The tasting room is glowing, the fires are on, and we’ve put together a few beautiful pours and small surprises to share with you.

If you’ve been meaning to stop by, this is the weekend. We’d love to see you!

Come up to the foothills for your holiday shopping — real people, real gifts, handed right to you.
12/02/2025

Come up to the foothills for your holiday shopping — real people, real gifts, handed right to you.

Come up to the foothills for Plaid Friday Weekend!
11/29/2025

Come up to the foothills for Plaid Friday Weekend!

Cheers!
12/21/2016

Cheers!

Address

8221 Stoney Creek Road
Somerset, CA
95684

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+15306203467

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