Great Bear Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard and winery on the northern edge of Davis. The barn and gardens at the estate date back to 1860. The owners, are naturalists with a strong a desire to improve the environment. They encourage owls and other birds of prey to nest in the barns, water towers and trees, and take joy in the wildflowers that grow throughout their property. They practice no-till in the vineyard to help develop a better microbiome with beneficial microbes that contribute to the health of their vines. And, they grow a cover crop in the vine rows to draw water away from vines to reduce vigor and create a habitat for wildlife.